Milwauke4920 Bench Grinder Find

D45 · Feb 11, 2017

Picked up this bench grinder and shelving base, with light, on Craigslist......for $110

I am using it to replace my lame newer Dewalt with the typical 3 point base........which I just sold for $100

I really like having the flexible light, just need to get a metal shroud, so that I am not blinded when using the grinder........something that will block half the bulb and direct the light down

Milwaukee 4920
3.7 AMP
1/3 HP
3,450 RPM

I just need to replace both wheels, one of which will be replaced with a wire wheel

kctyphoon · Feb 11, 2017

I like that.. nice find.. maybe an LED bulb is in order..

D45 · Feb 11, 2017

LED would be nice, but I would still like a half cover/guard

exmaxima1 · Feb 11, 2017

Nice grinder, made by Doerr for Milwaukee. I have the same basic machine, but I converted it into a belt grinder on one side.

Your grinder was advertised for several weeks on CL (still listed) for $100, so I'm curious why you paid $110..

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/tls/5991132687.html

D45 · Feb 12, 2017

Small delivery fee, to meet me half way

Didn't feel like driving almost two hours

exmaxima1 · Feb 12, 2017

D45 said:
Small delivery fee, to meet me half way

Didn't feel like driving almost two hours

FadedGray · Feb 12, 2017

That's a nice idea to have it on a shelving stand instead of a pole that you can't store anything on.

D45 · Feb 12, 2017

Looks like it came from an instrument company in MO

Maybe sold at auction to a business that buys industrial tools?

exmaxima1 · Feb 12, 2017

FadedGray said:
That's a nice idea to have it on a shelving stand instead of a pole that you can't store anything on.

That really is a commercial grinder stand. I have the same one for one of my grinders, and it comes with a series of slots to mount most any grinder.

D45 · Feb 12, 2017

I need to buy a new cord for it

Looks to be P/N 22-64-1832.........which is an 18/3 cord that is 9 feet long

$12.25 shipped on Ebay

D45 · Feb 12, 2017

I took it all apart today, and was hoping to just cut out 8" of the dry rotted cord section and re-use the current cord

I probably could have, but the outer rubber of the cord was dry rotted and cracked every other inch

I am also going to replace the switch while I have it all apart, why not for cheap insurance

I also need to replace the cord for the light...........it looks to be from the 1960s and has seen better days

The current grinding wheels were down to nearly 4"..........thankfully, I already have a new 6" stone and new 6" wire wheel

The base was pretty dirty and cleaned up well.........I decided to do some paint touch up on the grinders base and the side wheel guards with some black satin paint

Hopefully by next weekend it will be all back together and running

D45 · Feb 12, 2017

D45 · Feb 12, 2017

exmaxima1 · Feb 12, 2017

Surprised to see that the shelved base is not tapered like mine. I've never seen one like that.

D45 · Feb 13, 2017

It actually is tapered, maybe it was just my phone

The base is wider and while the front of the base/stand is level, to rear is tapered forward

D45 · Feb 14, 2017

The original cord was 18/3 (9').......can't find one local

I ended up with a 16/3 (9') for $10

I also found a 20A toggle switch for $6

Time to get these installed, shoot some paint, and find the lamp sock/wiring replacement

D45 · Feb 18, 2017

Rewired, painted, re-assembled it

LOVE IT

I just need to get a new lamp repair socket with a new cord, but its back up and running great

D45 · Feb 19, 2017

Splurged for an LED bulb that was $3 on clearance

The socket was like $3 and the replacement cord was $6

I spent $4 on the metal cage with shield, so that I am not blinded when using the grinder and the bulb is also somewhat protected

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