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Currently at $100 for the Baldor 7" grinder

It is indeed a Multitool attachment. I salvaged it from another machine and didn't have the bracket for the grinder bell so I made my own. I also increased the belt size to 2x42 (from the usual 2x36) as I already stocked that size belt.

That looks like the Baldor 7307 I had at work. I added a belt grinder adapter and it was about the best setup I ever had. Belt changes took less than 20 seconds, and it ran smooth as silk. I would offer a little bit less than $150 as it is missing a few parts and the left side guard is broken so...

I wouldn't bother. I'd bypass it.

I have a German-made 5" Metabo with the quick change nut and it barely gets warm after long sessions with a cup brush. It's a great grinder. I also have a 5" Bosch that cost over $200 so I assume it's higher end. It's also very good, especially the speed control, but the Metabo runs smoother.

The traditional hammered color is Verde Green, but good luck finding it. If you can get it to bare metal, a simple oil finish is good because there are no hidden flaws and it sells better.

171 = Jan 1971

Not sure if this is considered trolling, but I can't see why anyone would invest in a new bench grinder. A used grinder made in Taiwan (not China), much like those sold by Dayton, would be a great basis for a BELT GRINDER. Having used and built numerous belt grinders over the past 20 years I...

It would help if we knew the op's location. It doesn't seem plausible that decent used grinders are listed at $1000 or that gas is currently $6/gallon. Is this AK or HI?

I have a bunch of ratchets, including Wright/Williams/Snap-On/CM Slim (very nice feel)/Stanley etc. I prefer a Proto flex head for most jobs. Made in France and a pleasure to use. https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Flex-Head-Ratchet-17-3/dp/B002FCHC2K/?tag=atomicindus08-20 That said, if someone...

I think 3/4" width is too big for that grinder. The wire wheel will inevitably grow wider in use and tends to scrape the guard. Even if you remove the guard, as I recommend, a narrower brush performs better for most applications. And if you remove the guard you could use a larger diameter wheel...

I have a birthday coming up and I treated myself to another set of screwdrivers: Milwaukee 10pc for $20. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Combination-Screwdriver-Set-10-Piece-48-22-2710/302174758 I already have Wiha and Wera, some Kleins, old Stanley 100-series (awesome), plus CM "diamond...

Agreed. I have a couple of original 70-series meters that still work fine, but I like my 87 the best. It feels and functions like a quality tool.

If should spin freely with no power. Sounds like bearings.

Agreed

My old Reed had cast-in jaws with big chunks missing. I had my buddy fill the chips with a TIG welder. The OP's jaws can be cleaned up with an angle grinder. Or just put on some soft jaw covers.

I didn't realize you posted on this thread--looks like we joined the same year! I'm glad you like the grinders I sold you!

Agreed. Freud Diablo is a decent aftermarket blade and lasts a long time. For general TS use, this would work fine: https://www.amazon.com/Diablo-General-Purpose-Blade-Wood/dp/B00008WQ2W/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Surprisingly I was able to remove the clip and spray the parts with Sea Foam Deep Creep---got it back together and it works great! Note that you need a good quality tweezer to do the job. I found a medical grade tweezer with carbide serrated tips and they don't slip like most anything else I had...

The price is more comparable if you delete the detailing kit. I have the same vac and bought the detailing kit separately on a Black Friday sale for $20...