Baldor? Pedestal ID

[lafester]

I just picked this up and I am wondering what tool would have mounted on it. The pedestal screams Baldor, but the mount is very unusual.
Any ideas? For $50 I'll find a use for it, but always curious.

 

[lafester]

Oh, anyone who knows what that grinder is... feel free to chime in!

 

[lafester]

I must have stumped the group.

 

[lafester]

I see burr King pedestals are very similar but I still don't see any matches.

 

[Straightgrain]

I can't help you with the make but for $50 I would have picked it up too!

 

[1982fxr]

Is the grinder possibly an old Wissota?

Maybe sold under a different name. Sioux or Miller's Falls would be my only other two random guesses.

 

[lafester]

I cleaned her up a bit and gave her a few coats. Actually looks a lot better then the photo... the smooth lines and texture of the casting are really nice. It sits a bit low for a grinder so I'll probably add some casters. The wide base will keep it plenty stable. Or, it would make a very nice vise stand.

 

[lafester]

Is the grinder possibly an old Wissota?

Maybe sold under a different name. Sioux or Miller's Falls would be my only other two random guesses.

I believe the grinder is a later model Taiwan era build. I have yet to find a matching pic though.

 

[lafester]

Found a match...

 

[tool_scrounge]

I see burr King pedestals are very similar but I still don't see any matches.

Burr King Belt grinders bold perfectly to Baldor cast grinder bases. It makes me wonder if Baldor is supplying the 01 pedestal base to Burr King.