Sears craftsman bench top 6” grinder

[Retired Carpenter620]

 

[Retired Carpenter620]

Can anyone tell me how old this is ?

 

[driftpin]

Show us a pic of the front & back.

 

[FrankLee]

Can anyone tell me how old this is ?

That's the date code on the badge: 6 57... June 1957.

Yes... a wider, overall photo please.

Here's my '55:

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[Retired Carpenter620]

Thank you very much !!!

 

[driftpin]

Glad you liked the info provided, could we see the entire benchtop tool, front /back? Thanks. That helps someone else who may have the same or similar tool to be able to see what finishes the tool has, and the pieces like tool rests, wheel covers, and electrical pieces, if they're researching these thing.

 

[Retired Carpenter620]

 

[FrankLee]

The date code on the badge is the date of manufacture. Because yours is gold (power Bronze) is is likely a 1958 model.

The 1957 catalog states that it is painted in "Gray enamel". There is no 1958 power tool catalog. Also, it has a 7" wheel capacity.

 

[Retired Carpenter620]

Thanks . Excuse the mess . Just moved from NY to Myrtle Beach. Still unboxing 40 years worth of stuff .