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CM 1 HP Block Grinder 397.19360 SOLD SOLD, payment received - Craftsman 1 HP Block style Grinder* | Model: 397.19360 | 8" Stones *Grinder only, stand and C-clamps not included. $175 + FedEx packing and Ground Shipping, from 48334. PayPal only, please. Thanks for looking.

SOLD 7" 1/2-HP 3-Phase Walker Turner Rockwell Grinder SOLD 7" 1/2-HP 3-Phase Walker Turner Rockwell Grinder MODEL NO. 7123-2401 Three Phase | 208-220/440 VOLTS | 3450/2850 RPM | 1.0/.5 - 1.1/.55 AMPS | SERIAL NO. 1256043 $50.00 plus FedEx Packing & Ground Shipping from 48334 PayPal or...

SOLD The 1/3-HP Block grinder model: 397.19580 restoration is detailed in the following thread: 'Craftsman 1/3-HP Round-top Block Grinder m-397.19580, restore' Link ---> http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5743463#post5743463 Price is: $125, plus FedEx pack and ground...

The purpose of this thread is to bring to light the potential dangers of using vintage/old grinding stones found on used bench grinders. As many of you know, there are several threads about vintage grinders - Craftsman 'Block' grinders in particular. Also, many readers are probably familiar...

Free Craftsman Grinder Stand Catalog 9-29647 tube style - GONE GONE - Craftsman Grinder Stand Catalog 9-29647. Price is wrong - it is FREE. Local pick-up, near Livonia, Michigan 48150. Assembly & Installation Instructions, for reference. Maybe available at OWWM.

You know, those plastic push pins, retainers, bushings, .... that seem to snap or go missing on even the simplest of jobs. On my wife's '09 VUE, it was 4 "Plastic Retainers, radiator upper cover", that stripped out and were destroyed upon removal. :mad: I have a fairly good supply of this...

It has been awhile since I saw a big boy Block in these parts - SE Michigan. I've stayed away from estate sales, because lots of other things tend to follow me home. All great things, but Mrs. T doesn't share my fine sense of appreciation for pre-pre-vintage tools. :lol_hitti So, when this guy...

Scientific American, reports a small insect uses gears to sync. it's legs while hopping from plant to plant. :eyecrazy: <a href="<iframe width=" 560"="" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQk-lP2R04Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">"><a href="<iframe width=" 560"=""...

As some of you know, I have a history of saving/collecting/hoarding (choose your own descriptor, I am guilty as charged) vintage Craftsman bench grinders - aka Block grinders, like the ones below. 1/3-HP round top. 1-HP flat top. For more information on this style of bench grinder, see the...

I'll put this here, because it was made in this guy's garage. I was bouncing around YouTube looking for interesting videos, when this caught my attention. Each video is between 9 and 10 min. He does a good job of explaining the operation of a radial engine. Good enough an ol' dummy like me...

I've been checking CL for a tombstone welder for a while. There are plenty everyday for $175 - $350. I love a bargain and decided to not go above $100 for one in good condition. Well, last week I spotted one for $80. I checked with some friends and posted questions about it on a couple of...

I'd like to change a tread title. "Craftsman 1/3-HP flat-top Block Grinder m-397.19580, restore" http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329076 I want to change 'flat-top' --> 'round-top'. I went to the first post and Go Advanced, then made the change to the title. Now all the...

The vintage CM Block style grinders used 2 size metal framed eye shields. 41/4" x 51/4" - large 43/8" x 41/2" - small Each have 4 tabs that secure the 'shatter proof' glass in the frame. These tabs are almost impossible to bend enough to remove the glass, without breaking the tabs completely...

Here is my latest effort at bringing the much liked CM Block grinders more years of service. I apologize, I have no Before pictures to share. I've contacted the previous owner and will post them here, if he has any to send along. So, the restore will start with the Block already apart. The...

Our 2009 XL VUE 2.4L (LE5) has lost all of the refrigerant. The hose/pipe assembly from the compressor to the condenser and evaporator pipe has a leak where it rubbed against the trans cooler line. From what I can see, the Receiver-Drier is a part of the condenser. I want to replace the...

CM Block Grinder bearing replacement - 3 methods This thread shows 3 ways to remove, and 1 way to install bearings on a grinder arbor/shaft. Feel free to comment and add other ideas. I chose to place this thread in the Vintage Tool Discussion section, because I am more active here than the...

Both SOLD Thank you. For Sale - Craftsman grinder stands. $65.00/each, plus packing materials and shipping from 48333. No. 1, is slightly more rusty. Media blasting, optional at an additional $20/each. http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/5553818860.html Update - add...

FS - Square D Disconnect HU-361 Series D1 - SOLD SOLD For sale - a used Square D Disconnect [1 or 3 Phase-AC or DC] | HU-361 | Series D1 | 30 AMP | 600 VAC | 250 VDC The condition is unknown, it was disconnected and mounted on a grinder base that I bought. 1 knock-out removed, top-center...

FS - Cutler Hammer MODEL 6-1-2 Magnetic Starter - SOLD SOLD Thanks for looking. For sale - a used Cutler Hammer Magnetic Starter MODEL 6-1-2 | NO. 9584H1001G | CONTACTOR NO. 801 The condition is unknown but appears to be in good shape. However it is untested, it was disconnected and mounted...

tubalcain (aka mrpete222) has tested the 'Myth' about which direction a Crescent wrench should be use. <a href="<iframe width=" 560"="" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yjYWpqaqS-4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yjYWpqaqS-4"...