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Thanks Voi! I looked back at your first pic and can see the mid-level exhaust now. Wonder why they had two varieties?

Outlaw: Had to think about what you were describing for a few minutes but now understand and it sounds like a great system. Sort of a modular setup to save on space. Could have definitely made good use of that type of setup in our first house. I'm fortunate to have a decent-sized basement...

Thanks guys. That Craftsman cover may be just the ticket if my buddy doesn't have the heavy sheet metal. I'll see him again Monday at work so we'll see. Refinishing the grinder is on the list...been working on a table build for the workshop to serve as place to put benchtop tools or maybe...

I feel dirty stepping into HF. Quality or not (more often not), the thought of forcing American companies to compete with ultracheap labor or ultimately die nauseates me. I will pay more to support our quality of life. The only way American companies can compete is to cut costs. That means...

A buddy of mine thinks he may have some 14+/- gauge steel that I could make side covers from. I also have left over angle iron and axle shackles from a trailer rebuild last year to use for a tool rest(s). I see a plan rolling around in my head here :willy_nil Relative to painting...

The hotter the better I would think. Your welder will need all the help it can get.

Yea, can't disagree there :)

You guys are providing some great ideas. After reading through your recent posts about safety (armoring up and/or using cheap parts), I'm almost sold on stepping into HF as Dave suggests. Notice I said "stepping into"...this mean's I'd have to wear a baseball cap and dark sunglasses when...

Ken; thanks for the excellent advice! Hadn't heard about the wire hanging trick before...will be certain to do that :)

That would be perfect drivesitfar. My eyes are all open to suggestions :)

Davefr: Oh my...she's a beauty! Would you like to sell your side covers, left guard, tool rests, face shields, name plate, etc? :D Thanks for sharing!

Now there is the question of the hour! :thumbup: Going to the nth degree to find out the original color but that's mostly for age determination. Must say I have a strong preference for the "hammered" look; green, cobalt-blue, gray, hmmmm.......

I have one of these gizmos on the way:

I'm not seeing it swc1991. Most USA made stuff is clearly marked or described as the USA moniker is a strong selling "feature". When the USA moniker is missing/not specified, it typically means the item is made elsewhere. The seller did not mark or describe either way that I can see.

WWIIJeep: Your description of the OEM blue-gray is how I would describe it. It's not pure blue by any means nor is it pure gray...something in-between. Other thing I noticed was the top (light gray) coat and the green coat chipped off fairly easily. The third coat down...the blue-gray does...

Well the plot thickens. There are 4 coats of paint instead of 3. The gray is on the green; the green is on the blue; and the blue is on....YELLOW? The guy I bought it from was guessing age at about 40 years old but he wasn't certain as it was his dad's. The guy looked to be in his mid-late...

I took a few measurements: 7 1/2" inside the guard area (notice I'm using 1" as my reference point) The wheel measures 7 1/8" (previously said it was 7 1/4") The distance between these two holes is 7 1/4" Looking more like a 7" grinder, correct?

! Wow...thanks guys! Some excellent responses..thank you again. I may do that I don't have a real need for a buffer (though could probably come up with many if I had a buffer :D) but your point is well taken Same as above though I may be able to fab a rest and side covers for it...

I had notified the seller of this thread and he said he did read through the responses. Whether he found them entertaining or not, at least he knew there would be some additional watchers from GJ. :)

Hey guys. Scored an 8" Baldor grinder and stand (Clarke sticker on it) today for $110. Seemed to be a good deal even though a few items are missing. It does have a wire wheel, washer and nut for the right side...just had them off when pics were taken. This puppy runs smooth/quiet as silk...