Wissota grinder

[Gojeremy]

The picture attached that is sideways is of the Wissota grinder I'm buying tomorrow for $20 that i found on CL. The other pic is one i found online. Anyway, I'm familiar with the Wissota name but i don't know the specifics on this particular grinder. HP, RPMs, amps etc. Anyone have any info?

 

[Outlawmws]

Um, I might be mistaken but the Wissota part you pictured should be 0 HP, 0 RPMs, and 0 amps?

The motor used to drive it will be what matters? (I'm assuming that is a belt drive grinder pedestal...)

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Yea bubba, that's just a pedestal. It has a pulley in the center and a belt drives it from a totally separate motor.

The downside is you need a motor and now more space to bolt a motor behind it. The upside is you can chose whatever motor you want.

I'd pass and wait for another grinder to come along.

 

[exmaxima1]

The picture attached that is sideways is of the Wissota grinder I'm buying tomorrow for $20 that i found on CL. The other pic is one i found online. Anyway, I'm familiar with the Wissota name but i don't know the specifics on this particular grinder. HP, RPMs, amps etc. Anyone have any info?

The cap-start motor can be seen in your attached pic. Look at the nameplate on it for specs. And you can bet that Wissota builds a solid ball bearing arbor.

If the motor runs, it's worth $20

 

[Gojeremy]

Thanks for the info on the Wissota. I passed on it. I am so glad i posted the pictures and asked for help on this forum. I know absolutely nothing about bench grinders and barely use them. Anyway, i still want one though and found a Buffalo grinder. I think its made in Taiwan but hard to tell from the pictures on CL. And its either 1/3 or 1/2 HP. Any advice on this??

 

[drivesitfar]

Jeremy: post your request for a grinder over on the Craftsman block grinder thread. not only will a member possibly help you find one or ship you one, but there is a ton of help regarding that awesome grinder there.

i would take the Wissota before i bought a buffalo IMHO.

good luck

 

[Outlawmws]

If newer, "Buffalo" will be Asian import, and I agree, pass on it. if REALLY OLD (US made), it might be worth looking at.

 

[Gojeremy]

Thanks! Silly question but how do i get to the Craftsman thread?

 

[drivesitfar]

Jeremy: since you are a new member or even if you were not and needed help here is the link. introduce yourself and it sounds like you just need a good stone and wire wheel on a 1/3 HP Craftsman block which are somewhat common and will last you probably 50 years. also these old 1/3 HP grinders have more power and are built better than about 80% of today's 1/2 HP ones.

good luck and you'll like that group over there. also start reading that thread and you'll learn not only how every part of that grinder is made, but also safety, use and other things that should help you a lot.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157794

by the way this link to the thread was in the General Tool section where you started this thread and it's probably a couple of lines from yours after i post this.

 

[exmaxima1]

Thanks for the info on the Wissota. I passed on it. I am so glad i posted the pictures and asked for help on this forum. I know absolutely nothing about bench grinders and barely use them. Anyway, i still want one though and found a Buffalo grinder. I think its made in Taiwan but hard to tell from the pictures on CL. And its either 1/3 or 1/2 HP. Any advice on this??

The Taiwanese grinders built over 20 years ago are actually very good, and Buffalo was a popular brand of them. Look at the amperage rather than the horsepower---if at least 5 amps it should make a good usable grinder. And listen to the bearings AFTER you shut down the motor. If they sound noisy like an old roller skate wheel, they are bad and will need maintenance, and probably not worth messing with.