Recent content by rporonga

Got the $10 coupon. Thanks tabs!

Thanks for the info. I decided to paint around the original label. If this fails, I'll get a reproduction.

Thanks for the reply. I am going the masking+painting route. Will post pictures once done.

Thanks for the info. Indeed, it had 6"x3/4" wheels. I ended up buying it. Now I have a couple of questions regarding restoration (397.19430, 5.1 AMP, 1/2 HP) The sheet metal center part has some rust in the top and back. I was thinking of repainting this part. The label is in good shape with no...

I am considering buying a CM block model 397.19430. The label reads 1/2 HP, 5.1 AMP, 1/2" arbor. What wheel size does this grinder take?

Great tutorial Hiball. I bought a new Craftsman 3 ton floor jack, that looks like the one in the tutorial. While testing it, I noticed that the pump piston (not sure what is the right term, but it is the piston that goes up and down when jacking up) has some oil around it. Not enough to make...