July 23, 20169 yr Well, I did get the sockets that were in that tool box's bottom all cleaned up Ain't they cute? The front row has a mystery to them, though.. While the back row is all square drill sockets, the front row is a "Hex" drive.....almost a 1/2" Allen size? Ok, about this Cordless Grinder. Yard sales today, found one that had a grinder for $10...but, no motor? Did a little "bandit work" and got it for $6... Turns out, I am the motor. Needs a little oil in the two oilers. Since my bench is a might too thick, I had to grab a 2x3 block, clamp it into the end vise, then clamp the grinder to the block. Gave it a spin, and did a bit of wheel dressing. Wheel is on the coarse side. There is the remains of a label.....barely. Well, for the times I don't need this grinder, I can stow it out of the way. Not sure yet on where the rest will be used at. I was trying it out like this....can be moved around a bit if needed. Not too bad for $6?
July 24, 20169 yr Author I have since oiled it up. This grinder has two Oil Cups, one for each shaft. Gave it a spin after the oiling. Very little, if any gear noise. This will free-wheel on it's own for about 5 minutes, all I need to do is push a few times to keep it going. Might just be worth keeping around....
July 24, 20169 yr Durned right, it's worth keeping. The infinitely variable speed is so handy. You gonna get some different grits? Is changing the wheel a lot of hassle? I've been on the lookout for one of those bigger ones you pedal. Finding one who's wheel is in one piece is almost impossible.
July 24, 20169 yr Author Happens to be one at an Antique Mall in downtown Bellefontaine,OH.....has a 24" wheel, too. Changing the wheel is the easy part...FINDING a wheel to use might take awhile on my little grinder....
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