Should I go get this??

[Coleman]

Champion Blower and Forge Co.

Would look really cool refurbished.

http://joplin.craigslist.org/tls/3733302939.html

Thoughts??

 

[87Pomona]

For $25, why not?

 

[I van putski]

No. Wait to find a more modern vintage grinder with wheel guards and tool rests.

 

[airdale]

Absolutely! It's way cool. Remember to drip some oil down the bearing oiler holes before you run it.

 

[G_P]

Hell yes! Put buffing wheels on it since it has no guards.

 

[Outlawmws]

If the motor runs good and the shaft and bearings are good, why not?

 

[blackz26]

Id say no. Can get a different set up that takes up a lot less space. With no belt to whiplash you when it breaks, and guards for when the wheels shatter.

 

[kunkernator]

Hell yes! Put buffing wheels on it since it has no guards.

Do it! Would make a great buffer. When I recently got a replacement motor for my drill press, the guy who gave it to me threw in a similar grinder. I am just trying to find the time to mount it.

And to the people that are concerned about wheel breaking, or other safety issues; I would bet it is designed to be a low speed grinder, and I would also bet the motor attached is rated around 1000 RPM or less (which is a helluva a lot less than your typical bench grinder).

Go get it!

Now.

 

[joebachor]

its a thing of beauty and u need to own it. i would if i could.

 

[pilotman81]

Do it! That thing is freakin awesome and would be great for buffing/polishing!