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"RickM" That does look a lot like the craftsman. I am surprised the case is made of plastic, since there was an over abundance of aluminum after WWII. I wasn't even aware of this brand, I read they were the direct compitition to craftsman back then. Cool Tool :rocker:

Does anyone know what a working 12inch Hisey Wolf pedestal grinder would be worth? I'm sure it's three phase prob 3hp My concern is not being able to see it run and parts being impossible to find. I don't know why a fabrication shop would sell this unless something is wrong with it. They arnt...

Looking at buying a Hisey Wolf 12inch pedestal grinder. What is a fair offer it looks like it just needs paint and a clean up. No idea what these beasts even cost new. Couldn't find much info on the web.

I must be missing something everything I read on the web says 99% torque at low speeds and unlimited speed control. http://www.kbelectronics.com/kbsearch/descriptions/kbda_27d.htm is the controller I'd like...

"RickM" That DC motor sure hums... I like your focus on functionality, get it done and use it. Thanks for all the different posts and examples. Lathes like speed don't they. That tachometer is neat quite a concept, I'd hate to have to make one... I am currently looking for a VFD that is 120 to...

Where online is the best place to get new jaws for a #5 record?

Info on VFD. http://www.boost-energy.com/faqs/what-are-the-alternatives-to-a-phase-converter http://www.dartcontrols.com/2014/03/ac-or-dc-drive-which-is-best-for-small-motors/ Video on VFD So I think the VFD is a good option for me I realize now using a single phase motor to jumpstart a...

That's a design for an expanding pulley, it would be fun to build but I can see it being a problem...

That's funny goes to show you how old the tools I have used in my lifetime are lol, I'm really fighting the DC motor idea trying to do it mechanically with unlimited speed control is turning out to be harder than I thought. I can't give up yet but I may end up doing it with a constant current...

"Zkling" it was a 40-1 gear reduction box. Was up for a month musta just sold. "Drivesitfar" those are such good looken saws a lot of shiny bling. I have a similar one without the pattern on the body. Yours is far cooler. And the original stand is rare at least around me that's gunna look...

That is a great thread... I have a few drill press pics to post later as this thread deals with a few pending ideas. Post some pics of your restorations guys... And I am going to start drawing up a design to gear that delta 14" in a similar way drill press pulleys work. "Jere" I looked up...

That is one **** vice.. Good find

Must be a nut cracker...the king my wife would like to own ;)

Looks exactly like you say a spade bit set that is interchangeable. It's for boring holes in wood. I have a similair set but instead of individual heads you can adjust the cutter to any size using an Allen key.

Ya I'm having trouble with my searching. I think it's because I use my phone. Drivesitfar already showed me those threads great info. I was just a little more curious about pulley size in relation to speed. Like if I set up reduction options with say a three pulley system. Knowing what size to...

Ya I know nothing about gear reduction at all. Is there a way to calculate how fast a saw will go with the rpms and pulley diameter? It seemed like you are really checked out on this, it would be great if you could explain further about gear reduction and how one can accomplish this in different...

I agree I like finding deals and seeing what other people are paying for things. I don't however like getting in a price war debate because that's not really what this thread or it in general should be about. I created this thread to be a place for people to be proud of their restorations and...

I never thought about the added heat being enough to change temper, glad you mentioned that. I noticed while cutting thicker aluminum with a 1750 rpm you need to use wax quite often to clear the saw teeth. If you don't aluminum gums up the blade creating friction and heat and I guess this is why...

I just have a love for old tools and dream of a working shop with all kinds of them glimmering and gleaming at everyone who walks in. Also I love preserving the history taking a couple in disrepair and making one from both that lives on. The only thing that scares me about a wood/metal is metal...

Cool looken lathe I've never seen one before that sure is an oldie.. looked it up here is a little history on it. http://www.lathes.co.uk/goodell-pratt/ Have you made anything on it yet?