Black & Decker No. 587 6" bench grinder

[derek_m]

Has anyone put a multitool MT362 (2x36) belt sander on one of these grinders? Did it have enough grunt? The grinder has been great, but I would like to convert it to a belt sander on one side and keep the wire wheel on the other. Looks like it has the 4 bolt pattern for the guard.

Specs are 115 Volt, 5.6/4.6 Amp, 1/3 HP. 50/60 CVC, 1 Phase. 3000/3800 RPM. USA made.

Thanks!

 

[derek_m]

guess this grinder isn't very common?

 

[derek_m]

well i went ahead with this, works just fine. i did have to make a 3/8" spacer to fit the mounting plate though. gonna restore the grinder and make a stand now that i know it works.

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[notlob]

I've never seen that style B&D grinder. Have any before pics?

How's that belt grinder setup working - is 1/3 hp enough power?

 

[derek_m]

i don't have a before photo, but i did find these online for it. from what i can tell it is 1960's era.