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Upon the feedback I ordered a Weiler wheel with a 5/8” narrow face. I’m thinking that I possibly might have to throw a spacer or two on the shaft as it looks like the wheels on there now sit closer to the inside. Also looking at purchasing a full face cover. Don’t want to spend an arm an a...

Picked up this 1/3 hp for $60 with the stand. Gentleman was asking $75. Great shape overall with all the original parts. Runs great!

I have an older craftsman 6" block grinder. Model# 397.19581. I was looking to put a wire wheel on it and was about the buy a Dewalt 3/4" face wheel for it. I believe it was part #4904 or something. I seen in some reviews on it that it didn't have the best fit in some grinders. Anyone have...

So with the help of everyone’s feedback, I found a fix to my solution. The original switch is back on and working great. After pulling the switch apart I cleaned up the contacts and the spring. Then took a piece of plastic welding rod, sanded it down appropriately and cut it to proper length...

Ok, after further investigation I found it do have the spring and its currently inside the paddle switch itself. One thing I took out of the middle is a little tan/,brown piece of rod that must have broke off. Anybody know what that piece is made of? Looks like if I replace that piece I could...

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Much appreciated. If there’s any more useful information, I’m all ears. One that DGersic mention maybe true that it didn’t have a spring but I’m not sure how it was mounted inside before I took it apart because it kinda just fell apart. One thing I...

This is what I have remaining from the disassembly. Don't remember seeing a spring when I took it apart but there's a possibility I may have lost it because it came apart quick.

Just corrected it. Yes it is 397.19581

I have sears craftsman bench grinder from 1973. Model # 397.19581. Recently I had the original toggle switch break on me. Looking for a replacement. This switch power the machine AND the light on it at the same time. What should I be looking for as far as connections for a new toggle switch.