Craftsman bench grinder

[tom coffey]

First post in a while, I just today bought a vintage(?) Craftsman bench grinder, model 397-19501, cheap. Someone restoring one like it on YouTube said the 397- prefix indicates that it was made by Delco. It runs great but needs a new cord. I plan to restore it and use it.
And, yes I know it's not industrial grade, but it won't be my only bench grinder. I have a new one sitting in the garage floor that I've never used.

 

[67carl]

Post it here. Lot of good info

Craftsman Block motor Bench Grinders - What's the Fuss (with resource information)

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[exmaxima1]

Since it's a Pre-Block I'd say to post it here:

"Pre-Block" Grinders--Where's the Love?

I recently acquired a 50's model Craftsman 7-inch bench grinder, which is known as a "Pre-Block" model. I've owned a dozen of the later Block models, but never one of the early versions. I set about trying to learn more about their history, but found very little accolades for them--so why no...

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