Vintage Stanley Bench Grinder Info Request

[wcemail]

I just bought this Stanley Bench Grinder and the metal label has about rusted away. The only thing I can make out is the word "Stanley" which appears at the very top of the label. Above the label is a small aluminium label that reads, "Equipped With Ball Bearings."
I would appreciate general information such as:

Model Number
Age
HP
RPM, (2 Spped) etc.

It suns smooth with absolutely no wobble in the 5/8" shaft.
I don't know how the color of the grinder appears on your computer but the grinder is orange and appears to be the original color(?).

It is a 2 speed and I plan to turn it into a buffer.

Is there a source for a replacement label or parts for this grinder?
If you have this same grinder and your label is legible I would very much appreciate a photo of your label.
Thank you for looking and any information on the little feller will certainly be appreciated and Thank You in advance for your time & effort.
Warren

 

[wcemail]

Thank you very much for that vintage machinery link.
It had several grinders that are very close, if not the same, as mine which looks to be a Model 257.

'preciate it, Warren

 

[Carla]

If it is indeed a two-speed (1725/3450, two-pole and four-pole wired motor), you've an uncommon grinder.

All the old catalogue listings I've ever seen, for the usual small 110/115VAC single-phase grinders, were for single-speed ones, either 1725 or 3450 rpm (at 60cy.).

That style will make an excellent small buffer.

All the older Stanley grinders I've ever seen were originally finished in a gloss black enamel.

cheers

Carla

 

[wcemail]

Thank you very much Carla!
I joined this site today to get information about the grinder and now I am hooked due to the results. This site is like a Google for tools!

Also, after some cleaning and dismantling i have noticed some runs and orange finger prints on the grinder so this orange color was not the original color.

Thank you again Carla,
'preciate it,
Warren