let's see your craftsman block grinders

[ARFLY]

I picked this up today. It is surprisingly quiet and smooth. Unfortunately the label is gone off the front as is the guard on the right and also the shields. How do I tell what size it is? Here are some pictures.

 

[exmaxima1]

I picked this up today. It is surprisingly quiet and smooth. Unfortunately the label is gone off the front as is the guard on the right and also the shields. How do I tell what size it is?

Most likely a 1/2hp with 7-inch wheels. Open up the bottom cover and see if it has a capacitor---if so, it's a commercial model.

In addition to the parts you noted you're also missing the spark arrestors & tool rests. I find they are often missing, so I fabricate my own.

 

[bagged89s10]

I picked this up today. It is surprisingly quiet and smooth. Unfortunately the label is gone off the front as is the guard on the right and also the shields. How do I tell what size it is? Here are some pictures.

Looks like my 1/2Hp commercial capacitor start. The one on the top right.

 

[ARFLY]

Here is what is inside it.


I didn't know these could be wired to run on 220

 

[harleybuilder]

Here is what is inside it.


I didn't know these could be wired to run on 220

Looks like you have found yourself a 1/2-HP industrial /commercial. ... good job. ..

 

[ARFLY]

I just screwed a bulb into the light and it works perfectly. 1/2 HP is cool. How can you tell it is 1/2 HP?

 

[bagged89s10]

I just screwed a bulb into the light and it works perfectly. 1/2 HP is cool. How can you tell it is 1/2 HP?

The 1/2 HP commercials are that style with the 7" wheels, and those side guards. And the capacitors are in the commercial models.

 

[ARFLY]

Now I know. I have a lot to learn about these. Thank you.

 

[bagged89s10]

So I went to pay the seller $25 and he said just give me $20.

So this is what I got.
Thor speedway 128 grinder. From the old ad, it looks like it's only missing the eye shields. Needs a new cord and cleanup on the switch plate.

And the craftsman bench grinder stand. Has 2 extra holes drilled in it but at least they are evenly drilled and clean. This stand is going in the e-tank tonight.

 

[torqueman2002]

.... 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 resemble that remark!

 

[torqueman2002]

I just screwed a bulb into the light and it works perfectly. 1/2 HP is cool. How can you tell it is 1/2 HP?

Yup what bagged89s10 said, and a post earlier in this thread.

 

[harleybuilder]

So I went to pay the seller $25 and he said just give me $20. [emoji106]

So this is what I got.
Thor speedway 128 grinder. From the old ad, it looks like it's only missing the eye shields. Needs a new cord and cleanup on the switch plate.

And the craftsman bench grinder stand. Has 2 extra holes drilled in it but at least they are evenly drilled and clean. This stand is going in the e-tank tonight.

Bagged, that is a different look but still pretty neat. . Great score on the stand. .

 

[torqueman2002]

Bagged, that is a different look but still pretty neat. . Great score on the stand. .

x2

 

[bagged89s10]

Bagged, that is a different look but still pretty neat. . Great score on the stand. .

x2

I only bought it for the stand. I'm sure I can sell that grinder for at least $20 so I get a free stand out of it.

 

[McBrownie]

Saw this on CL and thought I would post the picture. It's a Belsaw "flat top", but the first label that I have seen that says "Allegretti & Co.".

 

[ARFLY]

Yup what bagged89s10 said, and a post earlier in this thread.

Thanks for posting or re-posting that.

 

[torqueman2002]

I only bought it for the stand. I'm sure I can sell that grinder for at least $20 so I get a free stand out of it.

OK, you ****!

 

[bagged89s10]

OK, you ****!

Thank you!

 

[bagged89s10]

Has anyone bolted a heavy steel plate under one of the craftsman stands to make them more stable and suitable for a vise or heavier tool?

 

[Waltrip88]

I resemble that remark!

I'm picking up another one in the morning.

 

[torqueman2002]

I'm picking up another one in the morning.

Here's a link to the Block owners Pledge.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4832270&postcount=5478

Welcome aboard!

Remember, you were warned.

 

[Gazedo]

1/3 hp block for $15 cracked eyegaurd 3 in cord and a funky extended guard. Plan to trear it down and repaint it. Is there a rebuild thread on this model?

 

[Outlawmws]

1/3 hp block for $15 cracked eyegaurd 3 in cord and a funky extended guard. Plan to trear it down and repaint it. Is there a rebuild thread on this model?

There sure is! You are in it!

 

[twertsy]

Snagged this for $20 yesterday at the flea. Sure wasn't used very much!

 

[bagged89s10]

Snagged this for $20 yesterday at the flea. Sure wasn't used very much!

Now that's a deal! Nice find.

 

[bcradio]

I finally joined the club yesterday. This beauty is in great shape.

 

[McBrownie]

Twertsy, A great cap-start at an unbelievable price.

BC, Welcome to the club and that is a really nice 1/2hp probably from the mid or late '70's. Have you checked the bottom cover plate for a date stamp?

 

[harleybuilder]

Twertsy great score on the rtop. .

BC very nice find and WELCOME to the club. .

 

[torqueman2002]

I finally joined the club yesterday. This beauty is in great shape.

bc,
Yes! Nice Block, for your 1st. score!

Be sure to check out this link, and those in my signature line for essential information, references, parts (new & used), and Cautions, ....
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4832270&postcount=5478

Remember, you have been warned.

 

[jrobb316]

Don't take the warnings lightly, it all starts with a 1/2 commercial (for me anyways), and they like to come home in pairs. Right now i'm out of balance as I have an odd number of grinders, so I fully expect another to show up pretty soon.

 

[bcradio]

BC, Welcome to the club and that is a really nice 1/2hp probably from the mid or late '70's. Have you checked the bottom cover plate for a date stamp?

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I sure do like it so far. This is my first bench grinder ever so I am a total novice.

I think the date stamp got worn off somehow. I was able to make out a '5' was all.

Here is the bottom plate. I took it off to check the other side of it but nothing was on the back side.

 

[KZ1000J]

I finally joined the club yesterday. This beauty is in great shape.

BC, Welcome to the club. Your first block sure is a nice one. Congrats!

KZ

 

[TBone69]

I recently inherited my Grandfathers tools and among other things got this Craftsman Block Grinder. It's stamped April 27 1965 on the bottom.

Gave it a quick cleaning and it runs great. It even still has the original Sears Grinding stones on it.

This is Grinder #3 I need a bigger shop

 

[Nick Danger]

I cleaned up the original Craftsman crown top grinding stones. Then I noticed that someone had been using the sides of the stones as well, and there was embedded aluminum there too.

I bought new stones.

When the Norton general purpose stones came from Mills Fleet Farm, I mounted them up, switched on, and the grinder started jumping around. Crud. The old stones were so well-balanced that the grinder took 90 seconds to spin down.

So I bought some drill bushings from Grainger. I'm another $21 into a grinder than you east coast guys can buy for less than that. I'm annoyed at Norton for shipping stones with useless plastic bushings.

 

[firemanast]

Nice grinder and it is very cool that it was your grandfathers.

I recently inherited my Grandfathers tools and among other things got this Craftsman Block Grinder. It's stamped April 27 1965 on the bottom.

Gave it a quick cleaning and it runs great. It even still has the original Sears Grinding stones on it.

This is Grinder #3 I need a bigger shop

 

[Cypherian]

Snagged this for $20 yesterday at the flea. Sure wasn't used very much!

Yep you earned this:



You ****!

LOL

Cypher

 

[bagged89s10]

Hope someone on here bought this for only $100. Seller never responded to my email and had no phone listed.

 

[Waltrip88]

Hope someone on here bought this for only $100. Seller never responded to my email and had no phone listed.

A unicorn!

 

[bagged89s10]

A unicorn!

Yeah I'm so pissed. The buyer never responded to my email. Next thing I know, the ad is deleted.

 

[jrobb316]

Torqueman was already on the way