Recent content by Dollar Bill

My intent/question is to use a single DPDT switch to both power the motor and select directional rotation. If I understand your point in this configuration, once started, the only way to turn it off is to unplug it?

Before you reply remember I'm old and feeble minded. Not fully understanding the need for a separate on/off switch. With no switches in the circuit, the hot and neutral conductors of a power cord are connected to the terminals marked 1 & 4 in the above photo. The motor is turned off by...

Ooops - Sorry I got fat fingers :) I fixed it.

That's what my little pea brain came up with but since I'd read several references saying it wouldn't made me doubt myself. Thanks again!

Craftsman stock number 113-12100

Thanks man! That looks right but wanted to check before I started wiring it up. I'm comfortable wiring up DC motors but AC motors are very confusing to me due to all the different designs - Induction, split phase, single phase, capacitor start, permanent split capacitor, syncronous, universal...

I have an old Craftsman 1/4 HP split phase induction motor (113-12100) that I float between several belt driven buffer/grinders and would like to change the rotation by using a DPDT switch with center off. As the motor is portable, the DPDT is more desirable than the much larger drum switch. The...

I realized I'm late to reply but in my opinion it has clearly been repainted at as evidenced by painted over handles (original likely chrome plated) and red paint on edge of Craftsman logo. You have a very nice cabinet and it deserves to be restored to its original condition.

Sears offered two models of these. One attaches to the grinder (335-19595) and the other mounts to a workbench (335-19596) You have a complete tool holding attachment as shown in attached photo. I'd be interested if you're inclined to part with it.

Definitely not the drivers fault. My guess is the finisher overfilled the form; raked off the excess and made a half-hearted attempt to smooth out the spill over. I'd be looking to the finisher for a resolution - He definitely wouldn't get paid until it was cleaned up.

That looks fantastic Matt!! Now I have to step up my paint job to match the quality of the label :-) When finished, I'll post before and after photos on Torqueman's show off your bench grinder thread. All the best, $ Bill

Matt, your artwork is magnificent!! I'm cleaning up a mid 70's block grinder and would be interested in obtaining one your amazing stickers. Would you please PM me with the details on how to accomplish this?