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emeraldcoupe

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didn't see a thread like this. lets see you blocks!

here's mine, 8" 1HP, paid $50 for it

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The prefix 397 indicates it was made by Delco Products Corp. from
Dayton, OH, U.S.A.

Info comes from vintagemachinery website
 
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Mine:

Go-Blue, block grinder 1 HP?, no label visible, maybe under the paint. Model: ???
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Restore thread.
http://tinyurl.com/Go-Blue-Block-Grinder

Gave this 1/4 HP 'minty' one to my brother. Model: 397.19400
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Latest score: 1 owner, 1 HP, with stand, from a retired Sears tool salesman. Model: 257.191600
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Here's a 'Commercial' 3/4 HP grinder, with stand. Model: 397.19670
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A side-by-side compare of the previous 2 grinders.
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A 'Commercial' 1/2 HP guy, missing/looking-for right hand wheel guard cover. Model: 397.19440
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Restored 3/4 HP guy.
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Another grinder for my brother (1/3 HP).
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A 'Block-like' CM grinder - 1/3 HP. Model: 115.7566.
I recently found a right hand wheel guard cover, it's waiting paint and install with the rest of the hardware.
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Thanks for looking. :)
 
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I need a 1hp 8" block grinder for my workbench as there is not one mounted. You guys please keep me in mind? I can trade tools, new gw wrench's ect. PM to let me know.
 
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here is mine, I bought it at a thrift store for $25. 397 prefix 1/3hp
 

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I'm trying to join you guys, but the only grinder I've found is over an hour away. The search continues...
 
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I have a 1/4hp 6" in the home garage, it has a easy life. Still I bet it would easily outperform the POS 8" delta at work. 15 years or so ago my dad found a 1hp block with stand new in the box never open. I don't think he gave more then $50 for it. I don't think he uses it, "its too pretty."
 
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Shadow, me too. Truck not running and hurt, it ***** but I hope to get one soon as a bunch of tools are waiting. Anybody PM me if trade.
 
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ShadowRuleZ said:
I just e-mailed him and I was probably five minutes too late. The search goes on.
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This one worked out great. Just saw the GJ post and emailed him. He is 1 block from where my wife is at work and it's my birthday. Guess what she got me?

What size one are you looking for?

I have (Now) (3) 1/2HP and (2) 1/3HP ones. I'm making a stack for grinding, wire wheeling and buffing.
Might be willing to part with a 1/3HP one, especially if I find the 3/4HP or 1HP one I really want.

Where are you located?

Bill
 
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Used to be my Grandad's. One of the few tools the rat-******* neighbor didn't walk off with after Grandad died. 1/2 HP, 397 prefix (I think -- it's pretty faded).
 

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I need some of those also!
I went to lowes and got some plumbing washers which kind-of worked.
but I would really like to fine something like the originals ( I have all 4 of them but they are really soft).

Gary
 
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bczygan said:
This one worked out great. Just saw the GJ post and emailed him. He is 1 block from where my wife is at work and it's my birthday. Guess what she got me?

What size one are you looking for?

I have (Now) (3) 1/2HP and (2) 1/3HP ones. I'm making a stack for grinding, wire wheeling and buffing.
Might be willing to part with a 1/3HP one, especially if I find the 3/4HP or 1HP one I really want.

Where are you located?

Bill
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I'm on the west side and I'd like to find one 1/2 HP or greater. I thought I was going to be able to get that 1/2 HP 8" in flint this weekend, but it sold before I could get to it. No hard feelings, happy birthday! When you find that 3/4 or 1 HP and want to make room, let me know.
 
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torqueman2002 said:
Still on the hunt; but slower now that StateWide CL search has been gutted. :mad:
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Here's a 1/2HP in west Flint with the quenching tray (If you want to drive that far). I've got enough 1/2HP ones so I won't grab it. Ad says 8" but he said 6". It's probably 7". He is asking $65 but said he'd go to $50. I told him a friend was looking for one and they were going for $30 or $35, so tell him you are that guy.

http://flint.craigslist.org/tls/3150842841.html

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EDIT: Hey!...Wait a minute torgueman2002...I was posting this because I was feeling sorry for you since you didn't have a CM block grinder yet...Looks like you DO!...Still a little far for me to go, so have at it.
 
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bczygan said:
Here's a 1/2HP in west Flint with the quenching tray (If you want to drive that far). I've got enough 1/2HP ones so I won't grab it. Ad says 8" but he said 6". It's probably 7". He is asking $65 but said he'd go to $50. I told him a friend was looking for one and they were going for $30 or $35, so tell him you are that guy.

http://flint.craigslist.org/tls/3150842841.html

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Unless she's lying to me, it's already sold (from an e-mail on Wednesday). I was supposed to get that one this Sunday.
 
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I talked to him. She was in the background. He seemed a little befuddled. Maybe she is running things and decided not to sell to you. Maybe it is sold. Maybe the buyer never showed. I've run into weirder things. I would confirm that it is still there before making the trip.
 
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I just picked up this unused beauty today. Got this one along with another one with a knife sharpening attachment and a Littlestown vise for $100. I would have probably given him $100 for the new grinder alone.

Anyone know what year it was manufactured? I thought (for a second) it was 1958, but I've seen the same serial # on slightly different lloking Craftsman grinders. I'm guessing 60's vintage.
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torqueman2002 said:
There are other block grinders out there, come on and post them up guys. :thumbup:
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Those are some great looking grinders Torqueman! I don't see them for sale around here very often. They probably get snatched quickly after posting. And I would post one if I had one. :)

Thanks,
Steve
 
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fflintstone said:
... anyone know how to fix the brake feature on this one? ...
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Take a look at these posts for some ideas, particularly the last 2:
<Here are OWWM threads on motor capacitors, Pulleys and Belts.

Motor capacitor help needed
http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=64032&p=511674&hilit=+capacitor#p511674

Poached a grinder across state lines
http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=77190&start=15

Pulleys and Belts
http://www.gizmology.net/pulleysbelts.htm

Aug 17 2012 - Added link to Single phase motor diagnostic 101 and schematics - 1Ø Split Phase Motors
http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69608
http://www.electrical-contractor.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/forums/15/3/Technical_Reference_Area.html
 
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bczygan said:
Here's a 1/2HP in west Flint with the quenching tray (If you want to drive that far). I've got enough 1/2HP ones so I won't grab it. Ad says 8" but he said 6". It's probably 7". He is asking $65 but said he'd go to $50. I told him a friend was looking for one and they were going for $30 or $35, so tell him you are that guy.

http://flint.craigslist.org/tls/3150842841.html

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EDIT: Hey!...Wait a minute torgueman2002...I was posting this because I was feeling sorry for you since you didn't have a CM block grinder yet...Looks like you DO!...Still a little far for me to go, so have at it.
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Hey, thanks!

Funny thing - I already 'talked' to the guy over 2 weeks ago. I was all set to go take a look at it, but fell ill. I was wondering if it was still available. I was going to 'flip it', after putting on a 7" wire wheel and using the right hand wheel guard cover and water tray for my 1/2 HP Block Grinder. :D
 
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