Questions about a Craftsman 7" Block Grinder.

[Boomerang46$]

I'm thinking about buying a vintage 1/2 HP Craftsman 7" Block Bench Grinder. Not sure of the year. Most grinder are either 6" or 8". Is there any problems finding 7" wheels, both stone and wire that will fit these block grinders including the holes fitting the shafts? Should I forget about the 7" and just go for a 6" grinder.

Thank you for your answers!

 

[Camerl2009]

Mc mastercarr maybe will have them I have 2 5 inch that I got for free and that was the only place I could find them.

 

[torqueman2002]

I have found 7" stones and wheels with arbor adapters that will fit the CM 1/2-HP Block grinder arbor shafts.

McMaster Carr, Graingers, and Amazon carry them. Norton brand are what I use.

Other sources of information:
let's see your craftsman block grinders --> http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157794
Publication Reprints (Owners Manuals /free PDF downloads) --> http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=222&tab=3

 

[1982fxr]

I take the covers off and run 8 inch wire wheels on those. With PPE.

 

[lafester]

You can also just run 6 inch if you want.

 

[Boomerang46$]

Thanks to all for your replies!