Baldor 623 grinder

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Found this on Craigslist for $40 but I can't find any information online. Anyone know anything about this Baldor? I bought this from a 78 yr old man who had two big sheds full of old tools. He made a comment that most everything was USA made stuff and that I am welcome to come back and look through what he has. He said his wife is making him get rid of stuff and he wanted his tools to go to someone who appreciates what he has.

 

[larryq]

Baldor is one of the best names going in grinders. Unless that unit has been horribly abused I bet it runs fine-- for $40 get it!

 

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He plugged it in and ran real smooth. It is in my garage now! I just thought it was really cool that he invited me back to go through his sheds. He said he has a Wissota in those sheds somewhere and if he finds it he will call me.

 

[woody 73]

I have a few of them that I use all the time well made grinders from a good company.

 

[larryq]

He plugged it in and ran real smooth. It is in my garage now! I just thought it was really cool that he invited me back to go through his sheds. He said he has a Wissota in those sheds somewhere and if he finds it he will call me.

Wissota is another good name; sounds like you've found a bumper crop-- give the old guy a box of candy (and metamucil) when you see him next to keep the friendship going.

Hope you post a few more pics of the Baldor, and the Wissota if you get it.