My new bench grinder stand......

[Shootingblanks]

I picked this Black & Decker No. 53536 Bench Grinder Pedestal Type E stand off of Craigslist.

I will be installing casters on it soon.

I also picked up this semi drum this weekend to make a telescoping stand for my Wilton vise. This thing weighs 108 pounds.

 

[OldracerJones]

Great stand, I need to look for one.

 

[MFolks]

For the grinder, I'd add a wider base for more stability,as if you move it, and the wheels catch on a crack or something on the floor, the grinder may take a tumble.

 

[Shootingblanks]

For the grinder, I'd add a wider base for more stability,as if you move it, and the wheels catch on a crack or something on the floor, the grinder may take a tumble.

Good advise. I will fab a wider base with some square channel.

 

[Fyrme]

That drum is a good base. Just don't plan on welding any steel to it with a mig and solid wire. It will crack as soon as it cools i learned that when i welded a pedistal fan to one. I had to have a welder friend of mine Tig mine with a rod, of which I don't remember the type of. I have three of those drums. Here are two

 

[Shootingblanks]

That drum is a good base. Just don't plan on welding any steel to it with a mig and solid wire. It will crack as soon as it cools i learned that when i welded a pedistal fan to one. I had to have a welder friend of mine Tig mine with a rod, of which I don't remember the type of. I have three of those drums. Here are two

What size round pipe is that you have affixed to that drum?

Thanks for the heads up as I was planning on stick welding it but now I will have to see what rod I will have to use to tig weld it with.

Do you know what type was used?

Any ideas?

 

[Fyrme]

It's 8" sch40. Fits perfect. I'll have to ask what he used. The cast iron of the drum cools differently than the steel. So one shrinks faster than the other. I think iirc the cast cools faster and heats slower. So he had to pre heat the cast before welding. I'll try and get you a answer on the welding rod. The taller stand is to mount a grinder to. The vise is just sitting there. You will want to put some type of casters on them, cause rolling them like a barrel *****!
This is what I'm mounting on the tall one right after I restore it.

 

[Steroblan]

Here's another option if you don't want to weld to the wheel. I made this stand with 5" channel uprights and 6" X 1/2" angle welded together for the top.

 

[66dave]

Here's another option if you don't want to weld to the wheel. I made this stand with 5" channel uprights and 6" X 1/2" angle welded together for the top.

OMG, that is AWSOME! The stand, the vise...I am in complete awe, so much I had to show my wife (yes she rolled her eyes, but she has no clude how cool that is)