Recent content by johannesc

Does that mean my best bet is just to cut it off, or is there a trick to removing them intact?

Ok, I will reattach, but also here is a flickr link: https://www.flickr.com/gp/196520717@N08/C230kM7F79

Do they work here?

Trying to break down a baldor grinder so I can clean and paint it. In order to access the bolts for the left wheel guard, I need to remove the washers that were sitting around the grinding wheel. There is a red plug thing in the threaded component and I can't figure out how to remove it. I think...

I agree - I'd be doing it mainly for enjoyment. The hours involved don't justify the return. It's cathartic for me to clean up old tools. But I don't want to spend $250, invest the time, and then never be able to sell it.

I'm considering buying a Baldor 1022w grinder + stand and cleaning it up. The seller is asking $250, which based on what they sell for new seems like a pretty good deal. It's 1800RPM, 1HP, 115/230 volts, and I think it's from 1987. I enjoy cleaning/restoring old tools, but this grinder is big...

figured it out - thanks all

Hi all, long-time lurker, first-time poster. I want to get a set of high-quality screwdrivers with wooden handles. I intend to have these on the tool board above my bench, and I do mostly vintage bicycle work and tool restorations. I would like these to function really well, but also be...