Queen City pedestal grinder

[SAATR]

Thought you gents might enjoy some pics of some old iron. This is a Queen City pedestal grinder out in our track repair shop. I'm sure some of you know far more about it than I do, but I always enjoy looking at the cast name plate and the the solidness of it. Enjoy.

 

[Strouty]

That is almost artwork. They should pay you to clean it up and paint it!

 

[930dreamer]

Very nice vintage grinder.

 

[zkling]

Awesome. What size are the wheels on that? I think I have the baby brother to that one (1hp). Hated to see it go to scrap. Where are you located?

 

[SAATR]

I want to say that the wheels are 12", though I can't remember exactly. It was changed about 2 years ago and has been worn down pretty significantly since. Just to clarify, it isn't mine, but belongs to the shop I work for. I'm in N. Louisiana.

 

[jabberwoki]

Nice old machine.
Here`s my restored 5 hp

 

[SAATR]

Nice old machine.
Here`s my restored 5 hp

Wow, that is a monster! Must do some serious grinding to need 5hp.

 

[jabberwoki]

Well it`s not like I ....need ... 5hp ya know. It`s more like I want 5ph

 

[Smitty]

Nice old machine.
Here`s my restored 5 hp

I know this is a really old post but I see that you’re still active here. I recently got a Queen City 5Hp grinder like yours and I’m trying to track down a period correct AB switch for it. Do you know the model number of your switch by any chance?

 

[jabberwoki]

Ok here`s pix of all the info on the AB box.
Also original coloring for the label.

 

[Smitty]

Ok here`s pix of all the info on the AB box.
Also original coloring for the label.

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I found this box and it appears to be the wider size that will fit my faceplate. I’m not sure if it will work or not for a 5hp motor.

 

[930dreamer]

Anyone have a good left side stone guard housing for Queen City 4F?