Photo Index - Thor Power Tool Co. - SpeedWay Type 117

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Thor Power Tool Co.
Aurora, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	Four inch Wheel
Submitted By:	Alexander Yednak

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	SpeedWay Type 117
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	21584
Last Updated	1/3/2010 12:38:36 PM

Comments:

Bought this little grinder for $10.00 just to keep it in the OWWM family. It was filthy dirty and needed some TLC. I disasembled it and stripped the all aluminum casting to bare metal. Primed and finish painted it and made a new base for it. It was made in Cicero, IL by the SpeedWay Mfg. Co. which was a division of Thor. The 1/12th HP motor is meant for light duty work. It was sold by the Montgomery Ward stores primarily for home use. The spindle is 3/8 inch with 24 TPI thread. The after market motor mounts are stamped "Henrite Products Corp".

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Comments: Finished paint work
Source: Al Yednak - Nikon D70

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Comments: W/ new base
Source: Al Yednak - Nikon D70

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Comments: SpeedWay Tag: Amps 3, AC current, 3400 RPM, Type 117, Volts 110/120
Source: Al Yednak Nikon D70

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