Dayton 10" bench grinder - a few questions

[pescados666]

I just purchased this for $61 and I had a few questions about it.
It's cat no. 1z853L. Lr-15562 with a 1hp motor, 1"x10" wheel, and 3/4" arbor dia. that runs on either 115v or 230v.

Who makes this grinder for grainger?

Any suggestions with what to do with the tool rest that has broken off?
I figured I could just drill a hole in the opposite side of the guard and use a bolt and washer to mount it to, but I wouldn't want to crack it even more.
My dad thinks that I could probably be fine just using the lip of the dust shield as the tool rest since it's a wire wheel on that side, but I like the idea of using the tool rest since I have it.

And lastly, how'd I do on the price?


Thanks for the help!

 

[exmaxima1]

I'm pretty sure your grinder was made by Doerr (USA) in the 70's, and very much like some of the Milwaukee versions of the era. Does not look like the Taiwanese Daytons that came out in the 90's (like mine). Doubtful you could buy parts for yours now.
That said, you absolutely can use the wire wheel as is with the broken guard. I run my Dayton that way as the rest would be intrusive. Or you could fashion a belt grinder adapter on that side and have a really awesome machine.

 

[Cope]

I have a 7" Dayton that looks exactly like yours. I bought it new but missing all the guards and so forth in 1982. At that time Grainger had all of the parts. It would be a long shot, but I would call and see if they have anything available. Nice grinders.

 

[pescados666]

I'm pretty sure your grinder was made by Doerr (USA) in the 70's, and very much like some of the Milwaukee versions of the era. Does not look like the Taiwanese Daytons that came out in the 90's (like mine). Doubtful you could buy parts for yours now.
That said, you absolutely can use the wire wheel as is with the broken guard. I run my Dayton that way as the rest would be intrusive. Or you could fashion a belt grinder adapter on that side and have a really awesome machine.

Ah, looking at the spec plates on some Doerr grinders I was able to notice the similarities in the Lr-15562 number stamped on mine. This number seems to crossreference to milwaukee and doerr 10" grinders so I'd say you're right.

Here's one I found that's the milwaukee version http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=9312 made in 1977

Thanks for the help!

 

[1982fxr]

Here is my theory on identifying those.

The Doerr USA (?) models had the "step" built into the housing where the switch is.

At some point these were switched to Asia but look about the same. The one main difference is absence of the step. And it would make sense from a manufacturing and cost saving point of view to eliminate all the steps and thus expenses in making them the old way.

I can't prove I'm right but I think I am. There is a noticeable quality difference between the two styles. I will not buy the ones with no switch platform unless for quick resale and I've already made the trip to the place of sale.