Recent content by cloyd

OK, so maybe a replacement isn't a good idea if they are fragile. I found a nearly identical switch #3030-9001 on Wholesale Tools. It would be $30 including shipping. I guess I don't like it that much! cloyd

Thank you for the tip! I looked at the site and there are loads of nicely restored grinders. Unfortunately for me, the site specifies USA and UK manufacturers only--that leaves out Taiwan. cloyd

I love the switch on this old grinder and I have seen it on many different brands: Amash, NAPCO, TestRite and Cummins. My switch is broken and I might be able to repair it so it works, but I would be interested in finding a donor grinder for parts, especially the switch. SO, if you have an old...

Matt, Would my request be any more attractive if I sent a scan of the image I made? cloyd

Matt, This isn't a scan of the rotation stickers but would it work instead? I made it with Word and took a picture of it. Thank you, cloyd

I read about your kind offer AFTER destroying the labels. Any ideas? cloyd

Hi Matt, If you aren't too burned out by making stickers for vintage bench grinders, I have a modest request for my project; perhaps, you already have it. The sticker says, "ROTATION" in a single column of letters on a funky arrow with stylized fletches. It is about 1/2" x 2" on silvery...

Hey, Hey I found it! I like the switch too! Part of it is broken and missing and I was trying to think how to repair it. The switch handle had a short tube shape to it that has broken and the switch base had a tube that slid inside the switch handle tube. I'm still pondering the problem. cloyd

I have decided to go ahead and try to give this bench grinder a second life. It will be good practice on something of no real value. I plugged it in and it does run but one bearing is bad so I have ordered new ones. There was a fan inside it that flew apart and partly melted long ago. I have...

No, sorry, I didn't see it. I am having quite the time figuring out how to see replies to posts; maybe there weren't any at the time???

Hi guys! Just wondering if I could get some input on restoring my Grandfather's/Dad's old grinder. It would be nice to have a second grinder dedicated for wire wheels. The switch says that this is a 20 amp, 240 volt machine. I think, typically, that is what is used in Europe, right? The kicker...

Hi everyone! Newbie here! Just wondering if I could get some input on restoring my Grandfather's/Dad's old grinder. It would be nice to have a second grinder dedicated for wire wheels. The switch says that this is a 20 amp, 240 volt machine. I think, typically, that is what is used in...