Recent content by Dave Lagerstrom

Thanks for the reply. My goal is to have a usable grinder. I will try to make it look as nice as possible but I don't think this particular unit is the right candidate for a 100 point restoration. Trying to straighten out the shaft will be a new experience for me. Time to make some aluminum...

This has been a fun thread to read. I just brought home a grinder on a stand from an auction. Paid $75. I was just excited to get a nice heavy stand and a 1 HP grinder. Then I started reading here... Attached are photos from the auction. I had no idea it was a Craftsman and highly sought...

What sandblaster are you using? When I was using the typical HF cabinet, I never had enough air. After upgrading the blast gun with the stuff from TP Tools, I am able to blast pretty much continuously. My compressor is an old Husky 60 gallon tank with a 5 hp Emerson motor and an upgraded dual...

I bought an old Husky 60 gallon, 5 hp compressor from a guy on Craigslist. The pump had gone bad and he put on a nasty one from Harbor Freight. I used it for a while, but it didn't have much oomph. Then I found a clue about this place out of Nebraska. Surpluscenter.com There, I picked up a...