The Unofficial Wissota Grinder Thread

[chargedmr2]

Can anyone tell me about this Wissota grinder. I’m considering buying it, but it looks to be factory restored? What does that serial number mean?

 

[chargedmr2]

One more picture:

 

[1982fxr]

I've never seen that tag. Very cool if that's what it is.

 

[chargedmr2]

After a little more digging, I’m thinking this was just restored by a Wissota collector/fan. I missed it at first, but even in this thread there is a member that made his own tags for restoration.

 

[TerrapinNeck]

Thinking about buying this grinder at an estate sale. I believe they're going to ask 50 dollars for it. It does start super smooth and runs very quietly. Can anyone identify it as a Wissota ? The tag is painted over. Thanks.

 

[Jswain]

Thinking about buying this grinder at an estate sale. I believe they're going to ask 50 dollars for it. It does start super smooth and runs very quietly. Can anyone identify it as a Wissota ? The tag is painted over. Thanks.

Whatever it is, it's likely better then the cheap junk you can buy today

 

[454ragtop]

Thinking about buying this grinder at an estate sale. I believe they're going to ask 50 dollars for it. It does start super smooth and runs very quietly. Can anyone identify it as a Wissota ? The tag is painted over. Thanks.

Ask if they have the missing tool rests? Likely reply will be "no" or "I don't know", use that as a bargaining chip, offer $35 or $40.

 

[seber]

Yes, Wissota. $50 would be a steal.

 

[TerrapinNeck]

Yes, Wissota. $50 would be a steal.

Thank you !

 

[TerrapinNeck]

I bought it. I removed some of the paint from the tag which revealed Wilton.

 

[seber]

Wiltons were rebadged Wissota.

 

[TerrapinNeck]

Wiltons were rebadged Wissota.

I thought so. Thanks.

 

[paulm12]

I recently picked up this 1/3hp Wissota E33, serial W-5-75, for $40. Very clean, other than the bottom cover. I'll de-rust that and paint, then get some new wheels. The inside is clean, wires and terminations look good. Then I need to find some good shields. I have one of the shield supports, and a broken shield frame (plastic) for reference.

 

[oknope]

I got this 1979 E-6 for $30 at a small local auction. It came with a pedestal, the original owner's guide, and 2 Wissota brand grinding wheels that I guess are probably the original ones it came with, plus some buffing and wire wheels. The previous owner had removed 1 guard. I arrived first thing to pick up and found it on a shelf in the garage (minus the plexiglass part), so I took it.

 

[Snip's]

I won this at an estate sale for $21.00...


Removed all the shields and guards and converted it into a buffer...
Very smooth....

 

[BombShelter]

+1 on the skate sharpener, bought at the Wissota Store with factory training, they were all extremely nice including the owner. The used machines sell for slightly less then a new one, even 20-30 year old models, so it's a no-brainer to go new. The Leeson Motor should last forever with normal care.

I was looking at where the original factory was, kind of a cool area of town with a 50's vibe. One of the big Honeywell Factories anchors the industrial park and lot's of similar buildings that once were home to well-known brands populate the area for several blocks around. On the western side the huge General Mills Complex still cranks out Betty Crocker and Pillsbury.

 

[bulletpruf]

This one showed up for sale for $120. I'm all set on grinders, but if it's a smoking deal, I'll pick it up.

 

[Outlawmws]

With a stand that nice it's almost a free grinder.

 

[bulletpruf]

With a stand that nice it's almost a free grinder.

That's kind of what I thought. Waiting to hear back from the seller.

 

[genog]

This one showed up for sale for $120. ..... if it's a smoking deal, I'll pick it up.

I'd buy it

 

[1982fxr]

This one showed up for sale for $120. I'm all set on grinders, but if it's a smoking deal, I'll pick it up.

Yes that is officially a smoking deal!

 

[bulletpruf]

Yes that is officially a smoking deal!

Someone else must have jumped on it. Seller never responded to me and now it's marked sold.

 

[seber]

This old guy has a Wissota label. Anyone have any information on this one. I'm thinking it might be a good addition to my bench.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

I picked up this 6" Milwaukee about a month ago cheap. I'm thinking it may be wissota made?

 

[1982fxr]

That's an old Doerr. Company has a relation to Baldor.

 

[ching0n]

Looking at an E33 1/3 hp nearby in rough physical shape but it purrs. Missing tool rests and eye shields. How's the power on these? The amp draw on the tag would indicate either very efficient motors (run cap?) or fairly weak if inefficient.

Also, looking at a doAll that resembles these but may be a baldor. MOdel D3015

 

[Bain Stephens]

Any idea on the value of this grinder.

 

[Bain Stephens]

 

[Bain Stephens]

 

[genog]

I'll start the bidding off at 10 bucks....

Seriously, Garage Journal isn't an appraisal site
Check completed auctions on eBay

 

[1982fxr]

I've never seen that body style on a Wissota with the top handle. Wonder if it's one of their first models?

 

[RTM]

I've never seen that body style on a Wissota with the top handle. Wonder if it's one of their first models?

Shows up on a 1958 catalog. The 1948 is a one page flyer, hard to tell

Wissota's Tool and Sickle Grinders and Abrasive Wheels : Wissota Manufacturing Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

1 p., illus., 28.4 cm, trade catalog

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