Welcome to the Forum and the Block grinder thread.
I chased down another 1/3-HP round top Block.
I have left a number of messages from Michigan without a call back. So, when I arrived in Central New York, I thought I'd give it one more try, but this time with a 'local' phone.
That was the charm. The snow gods were with us, and the 55 min tip east from Syracuse went without a hitch. No small thing, because the west bound I-90 traffic was diverted off the thruway due to multiple accidents and snow-outs.
The young man selling the grinder was closing down the 3-generation general contracting business. My brother and I were able to get several items very reasonably.
The grinder is not complete and has a damaged LH wheel guard, but I know I can find a home for the bits 'n pieces. The eye shields are already spoken for.
This Block was born right after the Hendrix concert I went to in Miami FL, on May 18, 1968.
Hendrix, Gulfstream Park poster I still have, framed and in safe keeping with my oldest, in Seattle, WA.
Thanks for looking.
Torque,
I was 2 years old living in the Miami area when you went to that concert. Been to Gulfstream a number of times for events.
What did the word grinder mean to you 46 years ago? Im sure it wasn't that you'd be the king of the blocks now?
As always, enjoy your posts.
TM,
Another Brake model? Does that make 3 now? Not that I'm keeping track, but you must be the only person in the world with multiple brake models.
Yes, it is a 3-position switch. No, I don't have the brake circuit. I'm guessing that in the middle position, the lamp can be wired to turn on. Then, the right position can turn on the motor.
Nice find !
TM,
Another Brake model? Does that make 3 now? Not that I'm keeping track, but you must be the only person in the world with multiple brake models.
Try MSC, I have bought from them successfully more than once.
I have only seen the BRAKE feature on 1/3-HP round top Blocks.
I have only seen the BRAKE feature on 1/3-HP round top Blocks.
This is the BRAKE module with a resistor and 2 diodes.
took it all for $40. Seller even added some NOS USA craftsman wheels (grinding, wire, buffing, and buffing compound)
I haven't seen a schematic, but look back in this thread for more information.
12-15-2013, 06:39 AM #627.
Also, here's a tear-down of a 1/3-HP m-397.19410.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244561
Why has a VigLink been added to the "1/3-HP" above? It took me to: Omega j4000 Stainless-Steel 1/3-HP Continuous Pulp-Ejection Juicer
Picked up today my second 1/3HP, 6" CM Block. Saw the CL two days ago, however couldn't make the almost 2 hr, 90 ml round trip until tonight. With the luck I'v been having in my area with high asking prices and missing a good deal, this one was the closest and cheapest. Had to take the three boys, wife @ dance lessons, in the minivan, better fuel economy versus the truck.
Working condition, all parts there except quench tray, original Safety Glass with stickers and original Sears grinding wheels (both shot). This is the model with the Brake, works great however very scary stopping that much momentum at once. The motor groans to a stop. Date of manufacture looks like MAR 3 1958 or 1968.
Can't find a close match for the manual on Vintage Machinery. Maybe some one here can help narrow down the year (1958 or 1968) and manual. As you see it $35, didn't even haggled on the price. Besides had my three boys with me and was rushed to get back home. Was in and out of the sellers house in under two minutes. Btw, didn't mentioned that on the way home 1/8 mile from the house my middle six year old decided to puke inside the minivan. That cost me an hour of clean up. Well at least it wasn't my truck.
Nice!
