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Another Craftsman Block Grinder Restored

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Craftsman block grinder runs well, but looks pretty beaten up. Decide to bring it to a new life...

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Production Date : 24-Nov-1965 (the day before Thanksgiving 47 years ago)

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One of the lens has broken glass (yes, it is glass, not plastic!)

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Found a piece of broken glass and cut into the size. I am horrible in cutting glass.

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Lens restored:
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restoring the block, guards...

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Back together...

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very nice motor, well built.

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almost there...

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Done!
 
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Outstanding job! I am still looking for the right one to come along to restore!

Again, very nice job!

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One of the lens has broken glass (yes, it is glass, not plastic!)

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Found a piece of broken glass and cut into the size. I am horrible in cutting glass.

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Lens restored:
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I would have replaced with Lexan. Easy to cut, shatter resistant but does scratch easier. You can get an 8 x10 piece in Lowes for $5.18. Window glass is not a good choice for a face shield. The original was probably tempered glass or something tougher than window glass. If something hits it it won't be pretty.

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I paid around $12 for a set of laminated glass replacements.

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Better yet. Where did you find them? My block has the cheap frameless plastic shields.

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On mod I made that I think might have been stock on some, was to replace the lamp socket for one with a switch and wire the socket ahead of the power switch. I can turn the lamp on and off without running the grinder. It is good for setting up or examining the work.

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