Show us Your Vintage Bench Grinders!!!!
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Outlawmws
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A close up of its spec plate and some basic dimensions and wheel sizes might help.
Wabash
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Outlawmws
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I suspect that "WI-9 in the Serial No. box is actually the model No. I google imaged searched and a lot of labels show that type of "too short for a S/N" style of No.
"WI" being Wissota...
Same style label as Wissota that's certain.
"WI" being Wissota...
Same style label as Wissota that's certain.
Wabash
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Thanks. I was pretty sure it was a Wissota. Either way it is a U.S. made smooth running machine that I'm very happy to acquire.
Same as Wissota E-8. My guess for the "WI" in the model number would be for Wilton
joe.striper
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I was fortunate enough to have had a one hour conversation with the retired CEO of Wissota about a year and a half ago. Great guy. That is definitely a Wissota. They took a lot of pride in their small diameter motors. Also the Serial number is the date of manufacture. So your grinder was made in 1992.
Great grinders
joe.striper
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Last week i found this 10" 1hp 115v bench grinder in a non-working condition for $35. 11 dollars for a new capacitor and it works perfectly. I removed the sides, made covers for the oil impregnated felt and voila a great buffer for the shop!!
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Outlawmws
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rickhigginshtbr
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Picked up this Walker Turner 1/2HP 7" grinder with stand 2 weeks ago. In line to be restored!
Outlawmws
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VERY nice Rick! Too bad it's missing the right side guard.
Interesting, I had a look at my 1931, 32, 33 Sears catalogs and they also had a "Driver" line up to 32 when Craftsman and Companion Branding took over completely from Driver. but yours is "The Driver Line..." and clearly used a different logo style than the Sears Driver. Similar era though, both with 110V rather that 115, or 117V I also looked for that stand, and it wasn't shown. Funny, it was in 33 that Sears offered a self enclosed Motor grinder. before that it was a belt drive Pedestal. I wonder if there were any connection between the two drivers? Possibly not as yours is SKF bearings and the Sears Driver used Timken
Interesting, I had a look at my 1931, 32, 33 Sears catalogs and they also had a "Driver" line up to 32 when Craftsman and Companion Branding took over completely from Driver. but yours is "The Driver Line..." and clearly used a different logo style than the Sears Driver. Similar era though, both with 110V rather that 115, or 117V I also looked for that stand, and it wasn't shown. Funny, it was in 33 that Sears offered a self enclosed Motor grinder. before that it was a belt drive Pedestal. I wonder if there were any connection between the two drivers? Possibly not as yours is SKF bearings and the Sears Driver used Timken
Picked up this Walker Turner 1/2HP 7" grinder with stand 2 weeks ago. In line to be restored!
Those are great grinders. I built my "Frankenstein Grinder" from one of those, as I could not get any of the parts I needed to restore it. Good Luck!
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293283&highlight=frankenstein+grinder
joe.striper
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Excellent heavy-duty base, but I suspect there will be times when you wished that aluminum mount was smaller to give you more access to the buffing wheels. I'm still jealous.
joe.striper
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I made the top. I agree about access, but with a 10" wheel I still have a lot of room. I only paid $130 for the stand. It weighs about 150 lbs
Bogash
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Just found this guy. Need a grinder anyway and you guys have me all hooked on vintage stuff now! Going to pick up sooner than later. Pics look good and price is right as far as I know. Can't see the stand very well at all in CL pics. Looks really complete. Will post more after I get her home.
Trying to buy this stuff right! Love the old tools.
Trying to buy this stuff right! Love the old tools.
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bagged89s10
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Sweet setup. Can you turn the grinder 90 degrees to get more clearance under the buffing wheels?
Bogash
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Just got her home. Judging by the wasps nests on the left wheel, it hasn't seen service in a while. Check out the motor tag! Only thing wrong I can see if some electrical tape on the cord, easy fix. Should clean up real nice. Runs great and takes about 2 hours to wind down once you turn it off! LOL! Pretty cool for $50.00 I think.
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Outlawmws
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SLD, If the bearings are buzzing (even "only once in a a while") they are shot, so yes replace.
Thanks. That's that I figured, just wanted to make sure.
torqueman2002
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x2 - What Outlawmws said.
Also, when you have it torn down, inspect the arbor/shaft and flanges.
The 0.75 HP Model 862RE Baldor I am restoring, uses a roll-pin to fix the inner-flange to the arbor/shaft.
The hole & notch for the roll-pin are seen in the picture below.
If the roll-pin is missing/broken and the flange is loose on the arbor/shaft, the stone/flange may 'walk' on the arbor.
What a deal!!
I'm too old for it. So can one of you guys give him an official "YOU ****".
torqueman2002
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That is a very good find!
Have you checked out the 'let's see your craftsman block grinders' thread?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157794
It is dedicated to CM grinders with a motor like yours, and would fit in nicely if you posted pics there also.
BTW - The long spin-down time, is a sign of dry bearings. New, fresh greased bearings have more drag and take relatively less time to stop spinning <60 secs. or so.
The bearings are easy to find on Amazon, eBay, Graingers, .... and not expensive.
Also, the wheels can deteriorate if they get damp/wet. Please read the Grinder Safety portion of the thread in the link in my signature line.
Welcome to Block grinder ownership!
Bogash
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That is a very good find!
Have you checked out the 'let's see your craftsman block grinders' thread?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157794
It is dedicated to CM grinders with a motor like yours, and would fit in nicely if you posted pics there also.
BTW - The long spin-down time, is a sign of dry bearings. New, fresh greased bearings have more drag and take relatively less time to stop spinning <60 secs. or so.
The bearings are easy to find on Amazon, eBay, Graingers, .... and not expensive.
Also, the wheels can deteriorate if they get damp/wet. Please read the Grinder Safety portion of the thread in the link in my signature line.
Welcome to Block grinder ownership!
Thanks for that bearing advice. I need to do some reading! I figured I'd do a wheel inspection based on what I've read so far. It will get a wire on one side, too. I took it off the base and it was made April 23,1973.
I've already been told you're the EXPERT on these, can you tell me, is that a Craftsman stand? It only has 38221-113 in the cast base.
Glad to know "I ****" on this one!
Thanks for that bearing advice. I need to do some reading! I figured I'd do a wheel inspection based on what I've read so far. It will get a wire on one side, too. I took it off the base and it was made April 23,1973.
I've already been told you're the EXPERT on these, can you tell me, is that a Craftsman stand? It only has 38221-113 in the cast base.
Glad to know "I ****" on this one!
It's a Craftsman stand.
You have done well Grasshopper.
Bogash
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It's a Craftsman stand.
You have done well Grasshopper.
You guys will appreciate this: my neighbor is a retired Caterpillar guy. Walks over tonight and said, "are you starting a machine shop in here or what??"
torqueman2002
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Like CalsXS2 said, it's a CM stand alright!You guys will appreciate this: my neighbor is a retired Caterpillar guy. Walks over tonight and said, "are you starting a machine shop in here or what??"
BTW, seems like this link is called for.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4832270&postcount=5478
Bogash
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Like CalsXS2 said, it's a CM stand alright!
BTW, seems like this link is called for.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4832270&postcount=5478
I sold my Coyote motor Mustang, bought a beat up F250 that sits out, so I promise, I will not fail the group!!!
torqueman2002
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Is there anyone in the Central New York (upstate) area looking for a nice $100 project?
If I was closer [or had more room], I'd be checking this guy out.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/5499699787.html
If I was closer [or had more room
], I'd be checking this guy out.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/5499699787.html
Is there anyone in the Central New York (upstate) area looking for a nice $100 project?
If I was closer [or had more room
Man that is a GREAT deal. I have that exact same grinder, and it is one of the best that I have seen. Love the cabinet for storing wheels and tool rest's.
Hope someone here grab's that one.
Ntzabtntr
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Not exactly a bench grinder, but I do see a few pedestal grinders...
I bought it for real cheap, but had to have the motor rewound to 220v 3-phase from 550v. It swings 2"x12" wheels and hums right along. Super quiet and vibration free.
Here's a few pics after I cleaned it up and painted it...
It was made by the U.S. Electrical Tool Co. which is still in business and they still sell this grinder, although mine is at least 50 years old.
Brian
I bought it for real cheap, but had to have the motor rewound to 220v 3-phase from 550v. It swings 2"x12" wheels and hums right along. Super quiet and vibration free.
Here's a few pics after I cleaned it up and painted it...
It was made by the U.S. Electrical Tool Co. which is still in business and they still sell this grinder, although mine is at least 50 years old.
Brian
Outlawmws
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Both those last two grinders are awesome!
GETRIDAONE
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This is a 7" 1750 RPM US Electric grinder I picked up. It is missing one guard and part of the sliding tool rest, and eye shields. Nice paint job, it covered "everything" except the new switch, name plate, oil caps, and the carring handle someone installed at some point. The good news is it has a new cord and runs great !
I didn't need another project or grinder but you know how that works.
I didn't need another project or grinder but you know how that works.
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GETRIDAONE
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It is your grinder so paint blue to match if that is what you want.
Rick M
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Matching shop colors is badass looking. Go for the blue.
Bogash
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Go blue, man!