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Manufactured/Badged by:
Black & Decker Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Towson, MD

True Manufacturer:
Van Dorn Electric Tool Co., Cleveland, OH; Towson, MD

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	8" x 7/8" x 5/8"
Submitted By:	Brian Kachadurian

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	74 Type G
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s (Early)
Serial Number:	2963569
Last Updated	6/30/2020 10:31:44 AM

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>>HISTORY<<
I obtained this surplus grinder from the Sibley Machine & Foundry in April 2011.
It was used in their machining area for sharpening lathe tools and general work.

>>MACHINE<<
Black & Decker model 74 Type G bench grinder, built by Van Dorn.
8" x 7/8" face x 5/8" arbor
3/4hp, 3000/3600rpm, 10/9.75A, 50/60cy, added eyeshields.
Missing original tool rests.

UPDATE-15May2011: obtained a set of tool rests from a later model 74.

UPDATE-April2012: basically completed.
Found a NOS B&D A60 8" x 7/8" face wheel (right side) originally supplied on this grinder.
I still need to paint the tool rests and fabricate spark shields.
Used wing nuts on end shield attachments.
The eye shields (not OEM) were pretty mangled, so I'm leaving them off (I use goggles).
Original bearings were equipped with removeable shields and felt seals. Flushed and repacked with Mobil Polyrex EM.
New power cord and plug.
Retapped the two mounting holes to ¼-20 in the bottom of the base (original threads damaged).
When I get some time, I will fabricate OEM style spark guards.

July2015: Mounted to garage workbench and put into service.

September 2019: Sold to a fellow OWWMer.

Photo 1:

Comments: Removing inner wheel flange
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Comments: Completely disassembled
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Photo 3:

Comments: Original bearings flushed and ready for repacking
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Comments: Stripping paint
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Comments: Complete-installed on my garage workbench
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Comments: Mounting: Two ¼-20 bolts through bottom of bench into base
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