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It’s the contour on the cast iron I think combined with the angle. Few pics below that maybe you can work from ? I’m fine with focusing on this main label. It’s the focal point! It is 4” wide x 2” tall. You may be able to approximate the radius with the scale but I’m going to say it’s basically...

Hey Matt, I re-did a Dayton grinder and my labels are in poor condition. Can you please take a look at the attached and let me know what you might be able to do? I'd really like the main motor label and on/off switch label re-done in aluminum. I did manage to save them in the resto but they...

That makes sense...will do!

Thank you all for the great advice! I'll get that motor open and clean her up. That's my kinda repair :)

Thanks Cobbler! If I can get her over this little motor hiccup, I’ll be tickled with the results ☺️

Motor label

Hi Gents, Picked up a vintage Caraftsman on Craigslist and really enjoyed cleaning her up and getting her ready for service. Before and afters to follow! Now, I have a little motor issue. It has a 1/3 ho split phase induction motor. When powering off , about 30% of the time , I don’t hear the...

I like PB Blaster for this type of cleaning…but again, paint is its own animal. Test in an inconspicuous spot for sure regardless of what chemical you may choose.

I am along this same line. The teeth are too irregular to be any kind of effective drive mechanism. I would then assume they either cut, or hold a position. My guess is also that it’s some sort of mallet head with the metal piece being part of the fixation, albeit a sad one alone. My 2 cents….

Sure. Actually I have a close up that is part of the before.

Picked up a Dayton grinder and an old Toolkraft drill press last weekend. Spent the week replacing some wiring, toggle switches, and hardware. Fresh coats of paint and let the USA machines ride again ! 😉 Gave $45 for the grinder (which included the stand that the press now is mounted to) and $80...

Thanks Sru...never seen those before and I do a fair amount of masking holes too. Plus...made in USA! I'll give them a shot.

I shouldn't say there were no plugs...there were, but they were made of saw dust :oops: Yep....I'll likely tap it and make little threaded plugs. Thanks gent!

Think I found them. These little holes lead to the bearing. Oddly, no caps…maybe PO removed :( I’ll figure out something. Thanks for the info @Old hand !

10-4. I’ll look for some access ports. A drop or 2 it is!