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[PacificaVette]

Thanks everyone!

Well I bought her. Bearings sound smooth and free spins for about 2.5 minutes after shutdown. Everything appears in good condition overall, minus the imperfect paint job and minor surface rust here and there. Switch is tight and accessories are in good condition. Light works, but the bulb holder was worked on or replaced at some point as indicated by glue residue. Anybody know what years this model was produced or if there is a date code somewhere on the grinder?

A grinder that runs that long (2.5 minutes) after shutdown may have dry bearings. You might want to check their condition.

 

[FrankLee]

A grinder that runs that long (2.5 minutes) after shutdown may have dry bearings. You might want to check their condition.

Exactly.

Here's one of my refurbs with new sealed bearings and 7" stones installed. They're all different, but this spun for just under one minute after power off. This grinder also has the much larger rotor assembly which adds to the flywheel inertia.

 

[Cruzan80]

They are still out there. $20 for a NIB 1/2HP from 1977

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Attached screengrabs if it disappears.

 

[Mintgrun]

Sold -- in Denver -- here's the third screen grab.

 

[Farmall450]

That belongs in a museum.

 

[Outlawmws]

That belongs in a museum.