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I have that same tool box. I am trying to restore it. Would it be possible to send me a picture of what the top sliding door hangs on when it is closed down over the drawers? Whatever used to be there is busted off on the one I am restoring and I am trying to replicate it but have no idea what...

I have that same tool box. I am trying to restore it. Would it be possible to send me a picture of what the top sliding door hangs on when it is closed down over the drawers? Whatever used to be there is busted off on the one I am restoring and I am trying to replicate it but have no idea...

Thanks everyone for the great input. I am watching both items and if he comes down in price I may just buy both. I wish they weren't missing parts but like is has been noted that is not unusual for these old grinders. I need to hear both of them run as a next step--that may be the deciding factor.

Has anyone had any experience with this Craftsman drill press. The nameplate claims it is "Commercial" which I am wondering if that was just a sales gimmick. The guy is asking $200 for it which I thought is a little high. I am torn between buying an older drill press or taking a shot at...

I think you are correct on the Atlas. Thanks for the benchmark on prices and I love your belt sander!

Thanks FrankLee. I noticed the missing parts on the B&D as well. I wonder what luck I would have finding tool rests and safety glass for it.

Black and Decker vs Atlas I am looking at two vintage bench grinders. One is a 7 inch Atlas Cat. No. 2570 and the other is a Black and Decker 8 inch. Both are heavy duty cast iron 1/2 HP grinders that appear to about the same era. Both have "Ball Bearings" on their name plate. Both run...