let's see your craftsman block grinders

[torqueman2002]

TM, Thanks for posting these links. Are these also on your Block grinder resource thread?

McB - Yes, a link to the site is on Page 3.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4000529&postcount=3

 

[bluebolt]

The stash

 

[bluebolt]

Stash part II

 

[bluebolt]

Stash accessories

 

[Trey T]

^is there a 3/4hp one in that mix?

 

[dngrmse]

Nice stash. Forgive my ignorance, but what are those large clamps for? And how about those Drill bit sharpeners? Are they hard to come by?

 

[tedsters]

Re: Anyone going thru Mansfield ohio to Michigan soon

Looking for someone going thru Mansfield ohio to Michigan need a Block Grinder picked up will help with gas i am 35 miles west of Grand Rapids

no longer need the grinder picked up
torqueman grabbed it for me

Thanks Buddy

 

[bluebolt]

^is there a 3/4hp one in that mix?

No, but I have Baldors and Dayton USA large grinders for that itch.

 

[bluebolt]

Nice stash. Forgive my ignorance, but what are those large clamps for? And how about those Drill bit sharpeners? Are they hard to come by?

Those clamps are used to sharpen tools, you clamp the chisel or other tool in them and use the knobs to get a nice even edge. Look at the first photo of one on a stand, it has one mounted.

 

[Drake9]

Dang Blue you got a nice little stash going there. I am stilling watching CL for my first one.

 

[tedsters]

Dang Blue you got a nice little stash going there. I am stilling watching CL for my first one.

be patient there out there you will find one there is hope just hang in there maybe even a member will let loose of one

 

[tedsters]

Belsaw block could it be tied into cm blocks

i was searching vintage machinery for some background on a an old B&D i have and came across this belsaw besides some extra supports on the sides this thing looks a lot like a Craftsman Block Grinder

 

[bluebolt]

Re: Belsaw block could it be tied into cm blocks

i was searching vintage machinery for some background on a an old B&D i have and came across this belsaw besides some extra supports on the sides this thing looks a lot like a Craftsman Block Grinder

That was a sharpening rig someone repurposed. If you look at my grinder above without shields it looks the same.

 

[the spyder]

If anyone is looking for a NOS grinder (and willing to pay for it), check this out: http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/tls/4816852995.html

 

[jakemac]

That grinder looks to be in great shape, but it's terrifyingly overpriced.

 

[tedsters]

Re: Belsaw block could it be tied into cm blocks

That was a sharpening rig someone repurposed. If you look at my grinder above without shields it looks the same.

So it is a CM with a belsaw sticker ain't it

 

[Outlawmws]

Re: Belsaw block could it be tied into cm blocks

So it is a CM with a belsaw sticker ain't it

Belsaw used the bock grinder for a time as the basis for their sharpeners. I think I've seen them both with and without Craftsman on them so possibly they sold the sharpeners as an attachment.

 

[McBrownie]

Merry Blockmas everyone. I got lucky with some good weather today (well, good for Cleveland in December) and had a chance to get my Vimco lamp cleaned up and installed on my 397.19670. It still amazes me how well built these grinders were back in the day, especially compared to the stuff you can get today. I started stripping back some of the old paint, noticed that the fittings were all brass, and decided to polish this lamp up. Other than the shade, I just clear coated everything. Here is a close-up of the lamp.
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And here it is halfway through Phase 3. I still need to paint the motor halves and the wheel guards. This thing runs great, by the way, and is a lot of fun to use.
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I like how the brass lamp socket ties in with the nameplate and the multitool. I also like how the bare metal (with clear coat) gooseneck ties in with the gray paint. There was a question about painting goosenecks a couple of pages back and I think I like the naked look.
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I also replaced my workmate tops with a modified rear "jaw top". It's about twice as wide as the original. If you look closely, you can see where I measured once and cut twice with some bolt holes. Oh well, I'll probably end up running a saw through them at some point anyway.

Oh, and here is the "before" pic just for fun.
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[Outlawmws]

It needs a hat!

 

[Goldhawg]

That grinder looks to be in great shape, but it's terrifyingly overpriced.

Actually for a brand new one that seems to be a fair price. Ebay has guys occasionally selling NOS block grinders for north of $350. You can sometimes get $75 for a nice used version depending on location.

 

[tedsters]

Merry Blockmas everyone. I got lucky with some good weather today (well, good for Cleveland in December) and had a chance to get my Vimco lamp cleaned up and installed on my 397.19670. It still amazes me how well built these grinders were back in the day, especially compared to the stuff you can get today. I started stripping back some of the old paint, noticed that the fittings were all brass, and decided to polish this lamp up. Other than the shade, I just clear coated everything. Here is a close-up of the lamp.
View media item 46269
And here it is halfway through Phase 3. I still need to paint the motor halves and the wheel guards. This thing runs great, by the way, and is a lot of fun to use.
View media item 46270
I like how the brass lamp socket ties in with the nameplate and the multitool. I also like how the bare metal (with clear coat) gooseneck ties in with the gray paint. There was a question about painting goosenecks a couple of pages back and I think I like the naked look.
View media item 46271
I also replaced my workmate tops with a modified rear "jaw top". It's about twice as wide as the original. If you look closely, you can see where I measured once and cut twice with some bolt holes. Oh well, I'll probably end up running a saw through them at some point anyway.

Oh, and here is the "before" pic just for fun.
View media item 44370

that my friend is an awesome grinder and you did a very nice job on it

 

[tedsters]

Re: Belsaw block could it be tied into cm blocks

Belsaw used the bock grinder for a time as the basis for their sharpeners. I think I've seen them both with and without Craftsman on them so possibly they sold the sharpeners as an attachment.

man ya got to love a site like this i am learning things everytime i come here
thanks for posting Outlaw

 

[McBrownie]

that my friend is an awesome grinder and you did a very nice job on it

Thanks! I'm hoping that Santa brings me the side miter table for the multitool tonight. I have a feeling that he will. Then finish up with the paint and use the heck out of it.

 

[Catadj78]

Merry Blockmas everyone. I got lucky with some good weather today (well, good for Cleveland in December) and had a chance to get my Vimco lamp cleaned up and installed on my 397.19670. It still amazes me how well built these grinders were back in the day, especially compared to the stuff you can get today. I started stripping back some of the old paint, noticed that the fittings were all brass, and decided to polish this lamp up. Other than the shade, I just clear coated everything. Here is a close-up of the lamp.
View media item 46269
And here it is halfway through Phase 3. I still need to paint the motor halves and the wheel guards. This thing runs great, by the way, and is a lot of fun to use.
View media item 46270
I like how the brass lamp socket ties in with the nameplate and the multitool. I also like how the bare metal (with clear coat) gooseneck ties in with the gray paint. There was a question about painting goosenecks a couple of pages back and I think I like the naked look.
View media item 46271
I also replaced my workmate tops with a modified rear "jaw top". It's about twice as wide as the original. If you look closely, you can see where I measured once and cut twice with some bolt holes. Oh well, I'll probably end up running a saw through them at some point anyway.

Oh, and here is the "before" pic just for fun.
View media item 44370

Awesome!

 

[tedsters]

Dang Blue you got a nice little stash going there. I am stilling watching CL for my first one.

don't know exactly where that is in CA. but here is one i would not pay full price but it would be a nice one to restore if its near you
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/4805463404.html

 

[McBrownie]

Complete and very clean 1/3hp round top in western ohio.

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/for/4795010187.html

 

[McBrownie]

And one from the island of misfit toys for $1

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/4776432136.html

 

[Outlawmws]

And one from the island of misfit toys for $1

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/4776432136.html

 

[Drake9]

don't know exactly where that is in CA. but here is one i would not pay full price but it would be a nice one to restore if its near you
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/4805463404.html

Yeah Sacramento is a little way. I am located on the central coast, about 2.5 hours north of LA. Came across this one about 1.5 hours away but price seems steep

http://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/4803405631.html

 

[Drake9]

Complete and very clean 1/3hp round top in western ohio.

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/for/4795010187.html

Dang that's close to home.

 

[McBrownie]

Yeah Sacramento is a little way. I am located on the central coast, about 2.5 hours north of LA. Came across this one about 1.5 hours away but price seems steep

http://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/4803405631.html

It is a little steep, but that is a nice 1/2hp (I think, based on the tool rests) commercial cap-start with a stand. Just think about it in "west coast prices" terms and go get it.

 

[Outlawmws]

Yeah Sacramento is a little way. I am located on the central coast, about 2.5 hours north of LA. Came across this one about 1.5 hours away but price seems steep

http://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/4803405631.html

For just the grinder it would be, BUT it has the stand, and those are generally worth $100 by themselves. Call and see what HP is is. Photo massaging it I could get that it was crown top, but nothing legible. You can always make an offer...

 

[McBrownie]

For just the grinder it would be, BUT it has the stand, and those are generally worth $100 by themselves. Call and see what HP is is. Photo massaging it I could get that it was crown top, but nothing legible. You can always make an offer...

And, I just paid $40 for the same kind of light that is on that one. It also has both eye shields, tools rests, etc...

 

[dngrmse]

Merry Christmas everyone! My father began working on the grinder he picked up earlier this week, not done yet, but here is a quick pic he sent me.

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[McBrownie]

Merry Christmas everyone! My father began working on the grinder he picked up earlier this week, not done yet, but here is a quick pic he sent me.

Looking very nice! Can't wait to see the finished product. By the way, looks like a good sized Wilton back there and what kind of buffer is that? Maybe a Wissota?

 

[dngrmse]

Looking very nice! Can't wait to see the finished product. By the way, looks like a good sized Wilton back there and what kind of buffer is that? Maybe a Wissota?

Thanks, the grinder is a Harbor Freight brand, and the Wilton is a 5 inch if I remeber correctly, that he picked up at a garage sale.

 

[tedsters]

Yeah Sacramento is a little way. I am located on the central coast, about 2.5 hours north of LA. Came across this one about 1.5 hours away but price seems steep

http://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/4803405631.html

if i was you i think i would ask the seller to send you a full view pic and it has a desirable light and the large eye shields that is not a 6inch grinder thats a 7inch rear exhaust i can tell by the eye shields and side covers over the wheels, i would be all over it call and ask if he could take less and ask him if it has the rear exhaust ports out the back of the wheel guards

 

[nine4gmc]

Oh dngrmse, that is so nice!!! I am dying for a rear exhaust round top right now...Great job!

 

[nine4gmc]

Awesome job McB!!!

 

[tedsters]

Yeah Sacramento is a little way. I am located on the central coast, about 2.5 hours north of LA. Came across this one about 1.5 hours away but price seems steep

http://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/4803405631.html

if i was you i think i would ask the seller to send you a full view pic and it has a desirable light and the large eye shields that is not a 6inch grinder thats a 7inch rear exhaust i can tell by the eye shields and side covers over the wheels, i would be all over it call and ask if he could take less and ask him if it has the rear exhaust ports out the back of the wheel guards

call him ask him if he could do any better on it you very rarely see a 7in round top rear exhaust come up plus it has the desirable large eye shields and the rare light go get it plus it looks to have the cast iron pedestal