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I just refurbished a Duracraft grinder with same problem. Found the centrifugal switch loose on the shaft and too far away from the spring washer that closes the points for starter windings. Simply slid the collar assy over until points closed, tightened set screw and it starts up immediately...

Just wanted to thank the fine, knowledgeable folks in GJ. Ive read to page 84 or so on this thread, and soent hours reading the vintage tool and vice threads. I have a WM new in 1991, that is well used with overspray on it, but sound condition otherwise. There is one broken plastic leg locking...

Hi guys. First post, longtime lurker. Spent hours reading old posts. I bolted three swivel castors on mine. You have to space them with washers to allow them to swivel. Mines a Campbell Hausfeld cast iron, probably not as heavy.