Finally! the Holy Grail of Grinders!

[e9999]

well almost...

been watching for a long while for one in good shape and at a good price!
Got it just a few blocks away...
Not the oldest or rarest but nicely vintage already. It's a 397. And with the quench tray no less.

 

[firestopper]

nice block grinder

 

[KLF]

<paulhoganvoice>

"That's not a grindah...

HERE'S ya grindah..."

 

[gregnash]

Jeebus that thing looks almost brand new!!! Wish I had one.

 

[Chris FJ80]

Nice!!!

 

[Patineto]

Sorry I'm afraid I had you beaten..

Is Crusty and rusty but it runs like a kitten, almost noiseless and it take at least a minute to stop (and the flywheel effect of the 7" wheels is not that great)

Most of the parts still available (we'll cross reference) and is even pages on the net about how to fix them and refurbish them..

 

[davegonz]

Yep. Got one too. The PO unfortunately filled in the water tray.

 

[KLF]

7" wheels? 6 amp motor? pffftttt... 'tis but a toy.

Try 10 inch wheels, 13 amp motor. Takes 2 people just to move this thing.

 

[Hack]

"That's not a grindah...

HERE'S ya grindah..."

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Naw.... This is a grindah:

 

[e9999]

it's not about size, ya fools! It's about how you use it!

But I'll admit that Dave's up there looks heavier duty... I might upgrade some day if the innards of those are good as well....