Old GE Bench Grinder - Worth Anything?

[afeef745]

Ended up with it from a auction lot I bought last year. Not sure what to do with it. Wondering how much is it worth? It is in working condition. Thanks

 

[Packard V8]

That's an old farmer's slow-speed wet bench grinder with a GE washing machine motor. Some woodworkers like them for sharpening lathe tools, chisels and plane blades.

jack vines

 

[Roberts210]

I use mine all the time to sharpen plane irons and wood chisels. Mine is a Prairie Brand--U.S.A. made. Looks like yours is also U.S. old iron. They are much in demand among wood workers.

 

[Roberts210]

You would probably do better selling it on CL rather than Ebay, because of shipping costs. Unless you specified "local pickup only".

Edit: There are two on ebay right now, listed under, "Wet Grinder Sharpener". The sellers are only selling the sharpener itself, which cuts shipping costs considerably, and the new owner can get his own motor and base. One is listed at $174.99 the other one is listed at $229.99. So good luck--those are good little machines.

 

[powerpuff]

Nice sharpener! I looked for many years for a similar sharpener, took me 3 years and 3 or four "almosts" Craftsman sold two different sizes and the white stone is Ohio Blue stone. clean it up and use would my suggestion...

 

[BeezaPilot]

I shipping weren't a ***** I love to have that.

 

[afeef745]

Thanks for all the responses. Didnt knew this tool was in demand. Good thing I dont listen to my wife, who wanted me to not bring it home from that auction.

 

[afeef745]

Nice sharpener! I looked for many years for a similar sharpener, took me 3 years and 3 or four "almosts" Craftsman sold two different sizes and the white stone is Ohio Blue stone. clean it up and use would my suggestion...

Thanks for the info. Ohio Blue stone should sell well in Ohio.

 

[afeef745]

I shipping weren't a ***** I love to have that.

Ever coming up to Ohio? I ve been to FL once for vacation and didnt like it as much so wont be driving down anytime soon.