let's see your craftsman block grinders
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McBrownie
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Erty,
Here is a picture of my 257.191401 split-phase where the light was switched on an off with the grinder.
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And my 397.19670 cap-start with a switched lamp socket before I replaced the broken switch:
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If you follow the wires, yours looks more like my 397.19670. What do you think?
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torqueman2002
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That will work and is good if you want to control the lamp separate from the grinder.Inside was even cleaner than the outside. Lamp socket looks original, but no way to turn it off without unplugging so I'll have to find an alternative socket with a switch.
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Or, move the lamp wire to the other side of the power switch, using an adapter to connect it.
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Looks the same as your first picture minus the yellow wire in mine. I'll have to pull the top cover to see where it goes. Thanks for the pics.
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torqueman2002
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Nice place to hang out and work.Just a group picture of three of my grinders and also my new car lift.
What year is your Vette?
torqueman2002
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The Yellow wire, IIRC, goes into the winding assembly. Yes, I found the wiring diagram.
Here's a wiring diagram. It may apply to other Block models, also.
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The Yellow wire, IIRC, goes into the winding assembly. Yes, I found the wiring diagram.
Here's a wiring diagram. It may apply to other Block models, also.
you sir are the the man!
3rd one listed on you diagram (397.19581) is what I have. I guess it's safe to just move that lamp wire to the other side of the switch. 
firemanast
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Nice place to hang out and work.
What year is your Vette?
88 Callaway Twin Turbo
torqueman2002
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Super Sport
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Just a group picture of three of my grinders and also my new car lift.
What did you use for rubber pads on the bottom of the stands?
bczygan
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Available on the west side of the Detroit metro area.
1/2HP missing all the guards, shields etc. and beat up. But with good stand.
$45
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/tls/5175819065.html
Bill
1/2HP missing all the guards, shields etc. and beat up. But with good stand.
$45
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/tls/5175819065.html
Bill
dngrmse
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Just a group picture of three of my grinders and also my new car lift.
Nice lineup, they all look brand new! Have you ever turned them on?
? Seriously, did you restore those, or is that the condition you got them in?
Stopped at a local consignment shop and I couldn't walk away from this 1/2hp Cap-Start block---with the pink wheel and sanding disc attachment, it looked too damn fine. I know I have too many grinders and need to sell them off, but this is my favorite of the breed. Clean and runs very smooth.
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harleybuilder
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[emoji106] [emoji106] really like the sanding attachment. ......
bagged89s10
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firemanast
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I buy them off EBay and use a wood 1" spacer between the rubber foot and grinder stand.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-Of-Four...2032757&pid=100033&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=331233807165
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When I bought it, I assumed it was Sears, but now I'm not really sure. Seems to fit very well...
firemanast
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Restored all three and here are some before pictures.Nice lineup, they all look brand new! Have you ever turned them on?
Seriously, did you restore those, or is that the condition you got them in?
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torqueman2002
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Available on the west side of the Detroit metro area.
1/2HP missing all the guards, shields etc. and beat up. But with good stand.
$45
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/tls/5175819065.html
Bill
Gone at 4:50 pm today.
Thanks though.
harleybuilder
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Doc Doc Doc. Another one followed you home huh. Lol. ....Gone at 4:50 pm today.
Thanks though.
torqueman2002
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I know I know I .... keep thinking, I can help that poor Block grinder.
OMG -- I'm a Block Hoarder!!
drivesitfar
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DOC: you are not a block hoarder. you are the probably the best block restorer in the world and to keep that status you need to keep finding blocks.
what you do with an abused block is incredible and they are worth saving as we all know.
keep up the search
BTW how's that light red maybe Pinkish Parker doing in the E tank?
EX: of all the guys that probably didn't need a block with a sander, but it looks like a great buy and working tool so maybe you'll find room for it.
Fireman: very nice pictures of your blocks and Vette storage and garage.
Erty: congrats on your block find and if others haven't mentioned it your block's relatives seem to want to move in to so make some room.
what you do with an abused block is incredible and they are worth saving as we all know.
keep up the search
BTW how's that light red maybe Pinkish Parker doing in the E tank?
EX: of all the guys that probably didn't need a block with a sander, but it looks like a great buy and working tool so maybe you'll find room for it.
Fireman: very nice pictures of your blocks and Vette storage and garage.
Erty: congrats on your block find and if others haven't mentioned it your block's relatives seem to want to move in to so make some room.
I'm just a sucker, I suppose, for the 1/2hp cap-starts. The best one I ever had went to McBrownie---it just felt "powerful"---but this one is close. Just got my first Wissota grinder (branded Milwaukee), and those are pretty nice but doesn't have the torque of a block cap-start or the smoothness of a vintage Baldor. Time to thin the herd....
McBrownie
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Ex,
I agree with that one feeling solid. It is really smooth and the only thing I did to it was repaint the center tin. I still have it and it will get a belt sander attachment eventually.
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bagged89s10
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Just a group picture of three of my grinders and also my new car lift.
Nice set of restored grinders with stands.
I like your idea on the rubber feet.Nice garage too!
firemanast
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Thanks to all for the compliments.
harleybuilder
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Nice looking machine. . Did there happen to be a date on the bottom plate?
bagged89s10
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I have a lead on a stand. I will see what happens.
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firemanast
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There wasn't a date on the bottom. It did have an original orange paper tag on the cord with information about wiring it for 220.
torqueman2002
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Some of the nicest Blocks I have are m-397.19580s. I love these guys.
Yours is super AND a Morgan vise!
drivesitfar
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JR: two nice quality items and i probably like that vise more, but the round top with the metal framed shields is my favorite version of the blocks.
Waltrip: if i remember correctly you have a 3/4 block otherwise i'd have to question you sending the 1/2 hp commercial block down the road. or is it to your dad or brother?
Waltrip: if i remember correctly you have a 3/4 block otherwise i'd have to question you sending the 1/2 hp commercial block down the road. or is it to your dad or brother?
That Morgan is no joke, my back is hating me right now. I just love a good Morgan and couldn't pass it up. Jaws are like new and the slide is hammer free.
I didn't have a round top before, but its not like I needed another 1/3 HP. Doesn't have the accessories, but the knock outs are still 100% in tact, so its like it never had them. Otherwise I may have passed, or given it more time for maybe a little better price.
I didn't have a round top before, but its not like I needed another 1/3 HP. Doesn't have the accessories, but the knock outs are still 100% in tact, so its like it never had them. Otherwise I may have passed, or given it more time for maybe a little better price.
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Wow, the grinder looks factory fresh!
Waltrip: if i remember correctly you have a 3/4 block otherwise i'd have to question you sending the 1/2 hp commercial block down the road. or is it to your dad or brother?[/QUOTE]
I have a 3/4 and 1/2 commercial blocks on original stands.
I've sold three 1/2 commercial blocks in the past 6 months. One was to my brother and two went up North.
I really like buying them and returning them to like new condition. Just don't want to wake up one morning with 20 in my shop.
I have a 3/4 and 1/2 commercial blocks on original stands.
I've sold three 1/2 commercial blocks in the past 6 months. One was to my brother and two went up North.
I really like buying them and returning them to like new condition. Just don't want to wake up one morning with 20 in my shop.
harleybuilder
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That is a superb looking machine and my birth year, interested in selling? My 1/2-HP and 1/4hp round tops need a 1/3rd hp brother. .lol
jreb10
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Wow, Jrobb! That is one clean block grinder.
My one and only block grinder is the same model number and looks just like it, except for the missing eye shield, other eye shield cracked, dirt, grime, surface rust, grooved tool rests, etc.
Well, I guess mine does not look anything like yours.
Great Find!