@lafester it does look like a baldor to me, I’m just hoping it really is. It starts right up even in the condition it is now!
@southalabama that’s what it looks like to me too. Because the previous owner worked at CAT, I think is likely an inventory tag rather than a manufacturer’s label but I might be wrong.
I agree, the tag looks like an inventory identification number. The photo looks like a Baldor.
@bmwrd0 unfortunately the bottom is just as bad as the rest of it, mostly rusted. There seem to be 3 colors or layers of paint. 1 black at the top, 1 red in the middle and 1 gray at first, could be primer? I’ll try the other thread as well, thank you!
I'm not sure what the OP's is but my Baldor, although smaller, has more in common with yours than his. Namely casting around switch and on collars on sides of guards. Also dust ports are completely different on mine. Could be differences in age or maybe a knockoff.That's a Baldor.
Here's one of mine:
Yours:
I'm thinking his is older due to the lack of casting around the switch. Ours have heavier wheel guards and your dust ports are identical to mine.
As did many others... Doerr, standard electric, Milwaukee, Stanley, Delta, Craftsman, Walker-Turner, Boise Crane, Black & Decker, Wissota to name a few off the top of my head. I'm not saying it's not Baldor but it could be anything.Baldor made tons of different styles over the years.
That's a Baldor.
Here's one of mine:
Yours:
@cgrutt I agree, yours is a little more similar to mine but still looks to be more modern than mine. The screws for the tags on your are horizontal instead of vertical and it has the casting around the on/off switch. Thank you for sharing, nice baldor right there!I'm not sure what the OP's is but my Baldor, although smaller, has more in common with yours than his. Namely casting around switch and on collars on sides of guards. Also dust ports are completely different on mine. Could be differences in age or maybe a knockoff.
@nutjob Not sure if I understand your post/questions very well,Hers some pics from a model 623E with cast iron wheel guards. A few weird things is the screw in the center of the motor housing and no holes visible for the ID plate and the motor housing is same size width as the base.
I think this is NOT a Baldor? Look at the recesses for the motor housing bolts. Real old Baldor?
Kevin
@lafester I guess too many models unfortunately, hard to identify hahaha. If you think of any way of identifying it or its specs I will appreciate it, thank you for your help!Baldor made tons of different styles over the years.
@cgrutt yes, it could be anything! I just hope is not a cheap imported one! Besides the help of grinder conneseours here in the forum trying to help, there are two other things that give me hope is a quality grinder:
@cgrutt unfurtunately there is no manufacturer's tag to inspect. I will try to see if any ink or markings can be distinguishable in the area where the tag was, it is a great idea!
measure the wheel housing... 6" is 1/3 7" is 1/2 8" is 3/4
Oh that is great information in regards to the wheel guards, thank you @Woods_Wanderer ! I would love any of those other brands, probably even more than a Baldor hahaha, I have a thing for vintage tools so any of those would be great!
Yep, that's what I understood. Not because it doesn't look exactly like someone else's Baldor grinder it means is not a Baldor (or any other quality model in any case).
The motor and base look a whole like this one. Motor tag is in the correct orientation, too.
@MileHighRover I don't think so, let me check and I'll update this post.Alterego, does yours have three holes on the back side of the base?
