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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
Packard Electric Co. | Packard Electric Division - General Motors Corp., Warren, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	7" x ¾" x ½"
Submitted By:	Scott Leser

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	S-5309 Bench Grinder-1/3 HP
Date of Manufacturer:	1939
Serial Number:
Last Updated	12/27/2016 12:11:01 PM

Comments:

This was a garage sale find. I have scoured the dirty paper to determine year, and am pretty sure it falls in the late '30's, early '40's vintage, although I can't find this particular model number. Shown as found, save for a small portion of the base that I couldn't resist cleaning up to see paint condition. This may be a cleanup and user as opposed to a complete restoration, as it spins quite freely, the paint seems in good condition (under the grime), and the grinder itself appears to be complete. I have not attempted to run it yet, as the power cord is horrific (original), but was assured by the PO that it does run. He was braver than I.

Update 1/2/12 Decided to cleanup and paint the beast. I replaced the nasty cord with a new grounded 3 prong. Runs like butter. I'll replace the original wheels.

(Admin-8Aug2011: updated specs.)

Photo 1:

Comments: Full frontal (note power cord)
Source: Me and Nikon

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Photo 2:

Comments: Left side.
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Comments: Right side
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Comments: Badge shot
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Comments: After cleanup and paint
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Comments: Cleaned and painted
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