There are other "restoration" channels out there doing little more than putting lipstick on a pig. This machine and your others are full on high quality legit restorations IMO. Well done.
And with that one I watched all the videos you uploaded so far on your channel ^^ Thanks for giving these objects a new life and don't throw them away ^^
Thanks for the video, I have the exact same Craftsman grinder. I was wondering how to take it apart, and I came across your video. This is my first attempt also. Thanks for the video, you made it easier for me.
Just took apart a similar block grinder with a 1/3 split phase motor that woulden' t turn on but would only hum. Once apart I noticed the wires to the windings were just like yours needing some heat shrink. The white wire is also frayed right next to where it enters the winding making it really hard to repair even with solder. I wonder if its worth restoring at this point.
Looks like I might be in the right place. Although mine (my father's) grinder looks to be the same model that pops up at the beginning of this video, it is in nowhere near as bad a shape. On the other hand I gave it a spin the other day and sounds like its bearings could use at least some lubrication… it was fine previously but haven't used it for a few years (probably should also keep it in the house rather than outside in the garage). So let's see what the Dr has to say…
Very helpful. (You left the left and right side covers off?) And... I wish one of my plastic shields hadn't cracked somewhere along the line. My plug cord looks fine though aside from missing the cardboard (? from memory) that hid the screws and wires and fitted over the prong end (might put some plastic there to cover it up) (possibly my father messed with it once upon a time?). Took another look I guess it's somewhat similar in other regards (some minor rust here and there and that middle label area probably not much different), but nothing that needs to be dealt with. See what happens when I take it apart to lube those bearings… Thanks Dr!
So anyway just to blather a bit more, mine is model 115.7566 manufactured 11/1956 (as old as my brother!), 1/3 HP. Still a toss up between oil and grease (I've not been very happy with the stamina of the lithium grease I've used, has a tendency to leak all over the place from grease gun in a year or two if it just sits), probably go with oil.
So finally took the outer and inner grinding wheel covers off and oiled the bearings (it's in pretty remarkable shape inside, though there is a little bit of rust here and there). Only trouble I had is with getting the grinding wheels back on and secure. Can't seem to tighten one side without the other side loosening… Give it another shot tomorrow.
Yes that is a tricky part, you can stuff a rag in between the wheel and the housing to hold it while tightening. Another method is to get the nut almost right then snap it really quick to snug it up.
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There are other "restoration" channels out there doing little more than putting lipstick on a pig.
This machine and your others are full on high quality legit restorations IMO.
Well done.
Thank you Tom! I really appreciate that!
Would prefer the historically accurate factory color be used, rather than the blue.
And with that one I watched all the videos you uploaded so far on your channel ^^
Thanks for giving these objects a new life and don't throw them away ^^
Thank you for the support :)
@@DrRestoration you're welcome :3
the dr. of the dead things..you difinitely bring back them to life..
Thank you!
Thanks for the video, I have the exact same Craftsman grinder. I was wondering how to take it apart, and I came across your video. This is my first attempt also. Thanks for the video, you made it easier for me.
Glad I could help
Great job 👍 good for another 50 years. Turned out very nice.
Nicely done. I was given one just like it that I need to restore
As you said you learned a lot along the way! That's what it's all about! Awesome job!
Looks good
nice
You take restoration to an art master level! That's museum quality show piece, congratulations!
Thank you Jose! 🙂
That looks great! Love the color scheme too. 👏👏
Glad you like it!
Good start keep going
Thank you
Outstanding.
Thank you!
Beautiful work 👍 😊
Nice grinder!
Thanks!!
Jason, thanks for posting the link on FB Vintage Tool Restoration! Great restoration job!
Thank you!
I have one that doesn't start. Hopefully after watching this, I can make it work.
Beautiful job, I really enjoyed watching your amazing fix
Thank you!
Super renovation 👌
Thank you sir!
very good job💪👍
Thanks!
Top job mate, looks great!
Just took apart a similar block grinder with a 1/3 split phase motor that woulden'
t turn on but would only hum. Once apart I noticed the wires to the windings were just like yours needing some heat shrink. The white wire is also frayed right next to where it enters the winding making it really hard to repair even with solder. I wonder if its worth restoring at this point.
Wicked grindah!
Thanks!
Great job !!!!👍👍👍👍
Thank you sir!
You did a lot better on yours than I did on mine. I almost lost my mind it was so tedious. lol
Keep it up ✌️
Thanks!
super 💕
Amazing job and video
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!!
Fantastic restoration my friend 😁👍
Thank you so much!
Just picked up 1/3 hp for 30 bucks. Looks old but sounds great.
Great job👍🏻
Thank you sir!
grinder beautiful
Thank you!
Good job there ... I have subscribed. All the best 👍
Thank you
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are you tiktoking like a dance dance Thing? hehehe
@@diyresttube lots of dancing! 😂
Awesome! Love it...more please :)
Thank you sir!
I just bought this exact grinder from the original owner. He kept it in excellent condition. Paid $40 and it has the original grinding wheels.
I have one like this that still works great but the housing is plastic. Made in 1968.
Excellent job-thanks for posting! What brand/color is the blue spray paint?
Nice
Thank you!
The only thing I would have changed, is that I would have replaced 1 of the wheels to a wire wheel. Other then that, it looks great!
I actually did that
👏👏
👍👍
Looks like I might be in the right place. Although mine (my father's) grinder looks to be the same model that pops up at the beginning of this video, it is in nowhere near as bad a shape. On the other hand I gave it a spin the other day and sounds like its bearings could use at least some lubrication… it was fine previously but haven't used it for a few years (probably should also keep it in the house rather than outside in the garage). So let's see what the Dr has to say…
Very helpful. (You left the left and right side covers off?) And... I wish one of my plastic shields hadn't cracked somewhere along the line. My plug cord looks fine though aside from missing the cardboard (? from memory) that hid the screws and wires and fitted over the prong end (might put some plastic there to cover it up) (possibly my father messed with it once upon a time?). Took another look I guess it's somewhat similar in other regards (some minor rust here and there and that middle label area probably not much different), but nothing that needs to be dealt with. See what happens when I take it apart to lube those bearings… Thanks Dr!
Oops, I see that the left and right side covers were just missing to begin with. Oh well.
So anyway just to blather a bit more, mine is model 115.7566 manufactured 11/1956 (as old as my brother!), 1/3 HP. Still a toss up between oil and grease (I've not been very happy with the stamina of the lithium grease I've used, has a tendency to leak all over the place from grease gun in a year or two if it just sits), probably go with oil.
So finally took the outer and inner grinding wheel covers off and oiled the bearings (it's in pretty remarkable shape inside, though there is a little bit of rust here and there). Only trouble I had is with getting the grinding wheels back on and secure. Can't seem to tighten one side without the other side loosening… Give it another shot tomorrow.
Yes that is a tricky part, you can stuff a rag in between the wheel and the housing to hold it while tightening. Another method is to get the nut almost right then snap it really quick to snug it up.
Not bad.
Thanks!
GD JoB
Many thanks!
No oil o the bearings! Grease!
Thanks, I was on the verge of doing the 3in1 oil… See what I find when I take things apart…
Maaaan...things just aren't built how they used to be