CM Block Grinder -- 3/4-HP m-397.19451 w/ HD Quench Tray

The dizzying combination of Craftsman Block grinders is amazing.

Here's yet another example - 3/4-HP, 8" wheels, 5/8" arbor, 'Commercial', 'HD' quench-tray/base/tool rest, BUT single voltage - 115 V (6.0 Amps), split-phase.

I have to keep them straight some how, or I'll loose track of my retirement projects.




It is fair to say that I am like the person who sees a stray (fill in your choice, ie: cat, dog, bird, ...) in need of rescuing, and brings it home. Then 1 day, looks around and they've taken over.

In my case, thank God they don't reproduce on their own; never mind what Mrs. Torqueman will say.

Nope I don't feel any better; so much for confession!

I was minding my own business, making a list of To Dos, when this guy popped up. Only 31 mins. since listing.



On a CM stand ...... with a HD quench tray/base/tool rest ...... for $50 !!


What could I do? I had to call, I had to go, I had to take it, I had to give him $60 because he just didn't know [he was going to keep the Wards PowerCraft on the bench, he didn't see a reason for another grinder]. OK, I'm a nice guy, but I'm not stupid; I didn't tell him he was selling the good stuff.

It's in good company now. That's Go Blue! 1-HP and 3/4-HP behind it.


Nice shape, very little use. Missing some easily replace parts.


Label w/o flash glare.




Thanks for looking.

Doc,

Congrats on the new find. I remember Go Blue being a bit of a mystery due to the missing label. Does this new one help solve the Go Blue mystery?

torqueman2002 said:

The dizzying combination of Craftsman Block grinders is amazing.

Here's yet another example - 3/4-HP, 8" wheels, 5/8" arbor, 'Commercial', 'HD' quench-tray/base/tool rest, BUT single voltage - 115 V (6.0 Amps), split-phase.

I have to keep them straight some how, or I'll loose track of my retirement projects.

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Nice score!

I find it interesting that my 1/2 HP pre-block has more amperage (7.0 amps) than the 1 HP blocks you have listed. Craftsman was wacky.

He shoots, he SCORES, yet again! Nice!

Dave

Doc: is that the list of all Block grinders from GJ and the other forums or just the ones you've had in your hands?

Great Pic Mr Block Man!!

Hi fellow Block aficionados. My replies are in Blue.

McBrownie said:

Doc,

Congrats on the new find. I remember Go Blue being a bit of a mystery due to the missing label. Does this new one help solve the Go Blue mystery?
Thanks McB. While this guy is on a HD tray/tool rest, it has a different power switch, and is a single voltage grinder. And thus, it helps eliminate one more contender.

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pendragon1998 said:

Nice score!
Thanks dragon.

I find it interesting that my 1/2 HP pre-block has more amperage (7.0 amps) than the 1 HP blocks you have listed. Craftsman was wacky.
I like our pre-blocks. They do feel more powerful than their HP rating on the label. Perhaps a measurement standard change?

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SweetD said:

He shoots, he SCORES, yet again! Nice!

Dave
Thanks Dave, I'll drink to that!

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drivesitfar said:

Doc: is that the list of all Block grinders from GJ and the other forums or just the ones you've had in your hands?
drives - Hard to believe 1 person could have so many, pass through his hands, but yes.

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danstead said:

Great Pic Mr Block Man!!
dan - Thank you. It's not an obsession, it's a calling.

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DOC: i bet you are searching Craigslist today looking for a block. aren't you??

thanks again for saving all of these and for making an excel sheet for those of us that want the specs.

Wow, look at all that meat left on those tool rests. They would sure look nice on your "Go Blue" grinder.

Bobioz1 said:

Wow, look at all that meat left on those tool rests. They would sure look nice on your "Go Blue" grinder.

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I would vote for that as well. Go Blue needs the big tool rests!

McBrownie said:

I would vote for that as well. Go Blue needs the big tool rests!

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Hmmmmm, ..... Interesting, very interesting.

That does sound like a good idea.

torqueman2002 said:

The dizzying combination of Craftsman Block grinders is amazing.

Here's yet another example - 3/4-HP, 8" wheels, 5/8" arbor, 'Commercial', 'HD' quench-tray/base/tool rest, BUT single voltage - 115 V (6.0 Amps), split-phase.

I have to keep them straight some how, or I'll loose track of my retirement projects.

It is fair to say that I am like the person who sees a stray (fill in your choice, ie: cat, dog, bird, ...) in need of rescuing, and brings it home. Then 1 day, looks around and they've taken over.

In my case, thank God they don't reproduce on their own; never mind what Mrs. Torqueman will say.

Nope I don't feel any better; so much for confession!

I was minding my own business, making a list of To Dos, when this guy popped up. Only 31 mins. since listing.

On a CM stand ...... with a HD quench tray/base/tool rest ...... for $50 !!

What could I do? I had to call, I had to go, I had to take it, I had to give him $60 because he just didn't know [he was going to keep the Wards PowerCraft on the bench, he didn't see a reason for another grinder]. OK, I'm a nice guy, but I'm not stupid; I didn't tell him he was selling the good stuff.

It's in good company now. That's Go Blue! 1-HP and 3/4-HP behind it.

Nice shape, very little use. Missing some easily replace parts.

Label w/o flash glare.

Thanks for looking.

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I know how black holes work.

But I think there is another phenomenon that ***** all available blocks to your house.

Bill