Grinder worth restoring?

[Musky_Hunter]

This is an old craftsman 1/3 hp grinder I’ve had for years. It fell over and busted one of the side housing and bent the other. Shaft runs true and motor is quiet. Trying to decide on investing 100$ or so to repair it or just let this one go and buy a new machine.

 

[exmaxima1]

In the Chicago area a 1/3hp block grinder in perfect condition rarely fetches more than $50. Your grinder is a basket case worth maybe $5 to the right person. Maybe sell it for parts as the switch has value. Look for a 1/2hp cap start model--totally complete-- for about $100-150

 

[Musky_Hunter]

In the Chicago area a 1/3hp block grinder in perfect condition rarely fetches more than $50. Your grinder is a basket case worth maybe $5 to the right person. Maybe sell it for parts as the switch has value. Look for a 1/2hp cap start model--totally complete-- for about $100-150

Probably going to clean it up and use it for polishing or wire wheels.

 

[exmaxima1]

Probably going to clean it up and use it for polishing or wire wheels.

Good idea (I did that with a 3/4hp block that was missing the wheel guards) if you have the wheel flanges and arbor nuts. They could easily cost you $20 or more if you don't. I'd also ditch the broken lamp. Have fun!

 

[JCMTools]

The lamp is great for good lighting while you're working on a piece. I'm looking for that kind of lamp part - if you don't want it, let me know!

 

[Musky_Hunter]

The lamp is great for good lighting while you're working on a piece. I'm looking for that kind of lamp part - if you don't want it, let me know!

The socket crimp came apart. I’m not sure it’s good for anything now.

 

[Musky_Hunter]

Good idea (I did that with a 3/4hp block that was missing the wheel guards) if you have the wheel flanges and arbor nuts. They could easily cost you $20 or more if you don't. I'd also ditch the broken lamp. Have fun!

Yeah I have all that. I stripped it down before that pic.

 

[nutjob]

The socket crimp came apart. I’m not sure it’s good for anything now.

That is the original lamp for the Craftsman grinders. It does come apart at that section to be able to wire the socket. Unfortunately the plastic black guard that covers the metal reflector is broken off and the neck looks like a lot of corrosion on it. May still be worth a few bucks on Ebay.

Kevin

 

[lafester]

I would polish up the goose neck and lamp parts, along with the center band and call it good. A little epoxy will keep that socket together.