Restoring a smal block grinder - opinions

[K Powers]

Picked up a 1/4 hp split phase grinder, its still in work, but wanted opinions on the red and name plate options. I'm split on the red color not sure if I'll keep it, and the plate was FUBAR'd when I bought it - thought of replacing it with a craftsman logo or decal

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

So did you do a bearing replacement? If so - how hard is it to do? I picked up pretty much the same grinder and it will need bearings shortly. I've never tried it . . .

Cheers

Jim

 

[ganymede]

I like that color scheme. Good job.
If there's a flea market nearby see if you can pick up a trashed craftsman tool box or socket set box for cheap just to get the plate off it.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice job, I like the Color schema.

I'd keep the plate, it has a lot of key info on the grinder.

 

[K Powers]

Jim,
yes, swapped the bearings - very easy. both stayed on shaft when removing housing. only thing is the right side housing has a inner lip so I had to remove bearing from shaft before I could remove the rotor. After cleaning new ones went on no problem

 

[bczygan]

Love the red.

Custom Craftsman reproduction logo and a data plate with specs and model number.

 

[nine4gmc]

I like the red, maybe you can have the label reproduced in vinyl or wet apply decal and stick it on the plate. I think member thundermug made a decal for my drill press.

 

[K Powers]

thanks guys, its settled the red stays, and I'll keep my eyes open for some type of badge that would look right.