Who made this grinder/buffer?

[B_Bimmer]

I'd guess 3/4 or 1 horsepower based on size. No sign of any labels. It runs smooth. Is it decent or just a Taiwan noname? The switch is the most distinctive thing about it. It also has a 110 plug on it and that's what I tested it on not noticing the switch saying 250v until after.

 

[jayemm]

To me it's obviously Asian. Has a "Ming Fun" brand capacitor rated for 125V. The 250V is the voltage rating of the switch not the buffer operating voltage.

 

[Packard V8]

Yes, of Asian origin, but seems well-made.

jack vines

 

[1982fxr]

Taiwan or China. My guess is China. Paint would suggest Grizzly, possibly.

 

[RTM]

Check the screws for metric. Even now US made machine may have retrofit to Asian electric components.

 

[B_Bimmer]

Taiwan or China. My guess is China. Paint would suggest Grizzly, possibly.

Good call. It is certainly the 1hp grizzly they still sell. Same switch, same look. Thanks.

 

[The Cobbler]

not noticing the switch saying 250v

however the capacitor is rated at 125 v , I'd be leary of it being 240 volt machine.

 

[yhprum]

Maybe it’s this one

1 HP, 1725 RPM Buffer - Grizzly Industrial

<h1>G1061Z 1 HP, 1725 RPM Buffer</h1> <h2>Polish and smooth out your finishes with this capable buffing system.</h2> <p>The versatile G1061Z The Buffing System is equally at home in a cabinet shop, or on a knifemaker's or gunsmith's bench.</p> <p>The motor is a heavy-duty TEFC 1 HP, 115V and...

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Or this one

1 HP, 3450 RPM Buffer - Grizzly Industrial

<h1>G1061 1 HP, 3450 RPM Buffer</h1> <h2>Polish and smooth out your finishes with this capable buffing system.</h2> <p>The versatile G1061 The Buffing System is equally at home in a cabinet shop, or on a knifemaker's or gunsmith's bench.</p> <p>The motor is a heavy-duty TEFC 1 HP, 115V and runs...

www.grizzly.com