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Sorry, I was going to mention that I have done a ring test, and they are both good. Actually, did it twice, once when I got the grinder, then I read to put some, (ack, can't think of the correct terminology) blotters for cushioning. I cut out cardboard from cereal boxes. Did a second ring test...

Ok, I will admit that these could easily be original stones. I got the grinder from my Dad. I don't think he is the original owner. I think he got it at a garage sale in the early 70s. But I can attest that these stones are at least that old. Spindles are straight, bearings fine. The...

I have an older Craftsman 1948 bench grinder, 115.6965 Any with one of the old grinders know how to true the wheels. I am getting some vibration when I run the grinder and would like to address this issue. I have tried a dressing tool and a diamond point tool, locked down in a vice w/the...

Which is why I am asking these questions. I will add in the blotters. Thanks.

Hello, Two questions. I just inherited an old Craftsman 1948 bench grinder, 115.6965. The wheels pass the ring test. There are no blotters between the wheels and the flanges. Never were. It has lived in our garage for the past 40 years or so. Should I put on some blotters or leave as is...