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    Sears Craftsman Bench Grinder - any worth?

    Just my 2-cents; I would not use stones that came with a used grinder. New ones are not expensive and available from AZ, Grainger, Zoro, ... The reason is the unknowable history of the stones. They can have cracks that may not show up with a ring test, and if they have not been stored/use in a...
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    Craftsman Block Grinder -- parts

    I am sorry, but after more than 10 years have gone by, I don't have the ability to bring this thread up to date.
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    I found Another Queen City Grinder Today!

    Nice score, x2. I would be hesitant to use the grinding wheel pictured on the floor. It looks like it has water stains, which can affect the bonding of the stone material.
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    Where can I get a 'true' kink free garden hose?

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL6QYI?tag=atomicindus08-20 Not cheap $1/foot, but best I've tried.
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    Craftsman Block motor Bench Grinders - What's the Fuss (with resource information)

    Oh boy, does that sound familiar! Congratulations on your score. I am always amazed when a NIB block grinder surfaces.
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    Let's See Your Garage Dog

    2F outside today. Thankfully Penny doesn't mind sharing her seat with me. :giggle:
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    The arbor size is 1/2" and it does use a 17x40x12 mm bearing. Here's a NTN bearing look-up link. https://bearingfinder.ntnamericas.com/advanced/all-categories I've used these, from AZ. (~$13ea + shipping) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBOIX7E?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Rust Inhibitor for Inside Toolbox? What Do You Use?

    Zerust Rust Prevention Plastabs 1" x 3" - Pack of 10 - Made in the USA
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    Mat for a work bench??

    Used conveyor belt.
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    How often do you hit a spot where only a single tool would work and what was it?

    My neighbor's 2015 Escape's RF wheel nuts were buggered up during a road service call. I tried all my 6pt and 12pt sockets without luck. I ordered these guys from AZ. They got the job done.
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    New guys first submission. My NOS Craftsman Block bench grinder makes a very loud hum and won't start. Any knowledgeable repair person able to help??

    Here is information on your relay. I'm sorry, but I could not find resistance data on a 3/4 HP grinder. You can do this by: unplugging the power cord. disconnecting the terminals from the relay, switch, power cord and lamp; check for continuity/measure resistance between White wire and Red...
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    New guys first submission. My NOS Craftsman Block bench grinder makes a very loud hum and won't start. Any knowledgeable repair person able to help??

    Hi Tim. Welcome to the GJ and Craftsman 'Block' grinders. While I have not come across your model before, these Block grinders a fairly simple machines. Yours does not have a centrifugal switch, rather it uses a start relay (4CR-20-756) as mentioned above. Since it is Split-Phase motor, it...
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    voltage meter purchase.

    Youtuber EEVblog has a recent 'multimeter beginners guide'; he also includes a link to other multimeter reviews.
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    Let's See Your Garage Dog

    Penny and I unboxing an AZ Prime Day 'gift' - Autel MaxiCOM MK908 II Scanner. She liked the bubble wrap the best, left me the rest.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    I was working on my neighbor's Ford Escape, and could not get 3 of the 5 lug nuts off one wheel. At first the outer caps spun, then the inner nuts just kept getting rounder and rounder. :( Next day, AZ delivered these guys and no more drama! I also bought a big red impact wrench, just...
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