Vintage Grinder Restoration!

[48James]

Haven't seen any on here so I though I'd show mine. This thing is about 50 pounds! Here it is after I cleaned it:

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[48James]

I just took it apart, parts cleaned it, and sand blasted it. Don't worry pics coming tommorrow. We are going to have to re-wire the whole thing, as I guess would be suspected.....

 

[Weps]

are you rewinding the motor as part of that? either way, i'll be looking forward to the results. i have an old B&D that i've been meaning to do something with.

 

[48James]

We are not touching the motor, except we cleaned out the moter with electrical cleaner. We also scotch-brited the .

 

[A_Pmech]

Should be fun, looking forward to progress photos! Who made the grinder?

There are several grinder rebuild and restoration threads here. Here's mine:

The Transamarobird swallows another victim!

And here's a great Craftsman "block" grinder resto:

Craftsman Block grinder resto

 

[48James]

I have no idea whatsoever who made the grinder, somebody who restored it a long time ago ruined it. I guess the person who restored it tore of the sticker of the company. Thats one reason why I decided to post this rebuild on here.

 

[torqueman2002]

Should be fun, looking forward to progress photos! Who made the grinder?

There are several grinder rebuild and restoration threads here. Here's mine:

The Transamarobird swallows another victim!

And here's a great Craftsman "block" grinder resto:

Craftsman Block grinder resto

P_M thanks for including a link to my 'resto'; but it's just a clean-up. Your thread is a true resto/re-build!

 

[48James]

Well here are the pics I promised of it apart, and sand-blasted:

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I am hoping to get some aluminum bolts for this, so I can buff them all out. Check tommorrow for pics of it primered!

 

[48James]

Oh yeah, here is a picture of the motor. After we wire-wheeled it:

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[throttlejunkie1]

Wow thats cool! I just did a refurb on a 10+ yr old Dayton. Looking forward to your end result!

 

[whelenfan]

very nice work, can't wait to see it finished.

 

[48James]

Thanks, more pics coming later!

 

[JASTECH]

I too will keep eyeballs on this thread. I enjoy taking stuff apart and re-vamping them, the before and after makes me feel good like I can still be of use I guess.

Thanks, JASTECH

 

[48James]

Well here it is all primered up, except for the motor:

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Maybe tommorrow I will rough it up and put it together, then paint it. Also I still gotta wire it...

 

[48James]

Does anyone have any history on this grinder at all?

 

[48James]

Here it is put together for final prime & paint! Before I put this thing together the rest of the way, I need to know does this thing takes grease or oil. I would guess oil but other people question me..

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Any info on the manufacturer would be great!

 

[jabberwoki]

Mine had greasable bearings originally but have now been replaced with sealed ones.

 

[Kirbot]

If I was going to take a wild stab at the manufacturer, I would say Cincinnati.

 

[48James]

Mine had greasable bearings originally but have now been replaced with sealed ones.

Thanks, I couldn't tell if it was really old oil or old grease in there

 

[Red Leader]

I'm really excited to see this come together. It looks like a real solid grinder!

Since you already posting some pictures in the '50s garage thread of mine, I'm expecting 'after' photos as well!

I did a quick look through the grinder photo index over at OWWM and I didn't find your exact grinder, but I found one close:

While having some differences, take a look at the base - pretty much identical in shape. It also looks like it has the same locking collets that keep the bearings in. This is a 'Handy' model by Baldor.

 

[zekers59]

Thanks, I couldn't tell if it was really old oil or old grease in there

James -

Did you press some new bearings on? That size shaft probably uses a 6203 bearing. I've always replaced with sealed 6203 bearings for the 6-7" grinders.

 

[48James]

I'm really excited to see this come together. It looks like a real solid grinder!

Since you already posting some pictures in the '50s garage thread of mine, I'm expecting 'after' photos as well!

I did a quick look through the grinder photo index over at OWWM and I didn't find your exact grinder, but I found one close:

While having some differences, take a look at the base - pretty much identical in shape. It also looks like it has the same locking collets that keep the bearings in. This is a 'Handy' model by Baldor.

Thanks for the pics, I'll search the web a little. I sure would like to have a Baldor. It will be awhile before it's done because I am waiting for that Verde Green to come in (should be in by the 22nd).

 

[48James]

James -

Did you press some new bearings on? That size shaft probably uses a 6203 bearing. I've always replaced with sealed 6203 bearings for the 6-7" grinders.

No, I thought these bearings are okay the way they are. All I did was get out all the old grease in them with some carburetor cleaner.

 

[48James]

Well here it is with the last coat of primer:

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[48James]

Finally got this bad boy painted Hammertone Green! Next wiring and I need to make side covers.......

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[48James]

I'm really excited to see this come together. It looks like a real solid grinder!

Since you already posting some pictures in the '50s garage thread of mine, I'm expecting 'after' photos as well!

I did a quick look through the grinder photo index over at OWWM and I didn't find your exact grinder, but I found one close:

While having some differences, take a look at the base - pretty much identical in shape. It also looks like it has the same locking collets that keep the bearings in. This is a 'Handy' model by Baldor.

Dont't worry Red Leader I'm posting pics in your thread next, thanks for the info again

 

[A_Pmech]

Looking good!

 

[48James]

Here it is with 2 coats of clear

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