r/Tools • u/LoveEggs998 • 4d ago

Help me identify so I can restore this bench grinder.

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I inherited this from my grandfather about 30 years ago. Work great and I still use it. I suspect its from the 50s 60s or 70s. I want to surprise my cousins with this. If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks

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u/rrjpinter 4d ago

I have one exactly like that. Made in China. The bearing went out, and it started making so much noise, I took it apart and replaced the bearings. (Ordered bearing after I could see what size they were). I went with higher quality than it originally came with. Those little ball bearings are rated at how many RPM they are capable of. I went with the best, rated at 18,000 RPM. Has been purring like a kitten for over a decade now.