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Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft
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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Ronald Durbin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	DP A2061
Date of Manufacturer:	Late 1930's or early 1940's
Serial Number:	G-3-7
Last Updated	9/3/2015 11:42:36 AM

Comments:

Obtained from CL ad today. Price $20. Grinder did not work when I first looked at it. PO rewired the plug, switched outlets, no help. He then reset the red "Thermotron" overload protection button, grinder started right up! [Good thing to remember!]
The grinder came with the wheel on the left side, and two wire brushes sandwiched together on the right (they are visible in front of the unit). I put the new buffing pad on the right; may interchange during use with the wire wheel seen in one of the photos.
The grinder has a vertical short bat-handled switch, and only two mounting holes in base, one at the left front, one at the right rear.
Badge reads as follows:
WARDS POWR-KRAFT
6 INCH BENCH GRINDER
SPLIT PHASE MOTOR
THERMOTRON PROTECTED
MODEL DP A2061 G-3-7
HP 1/3 VOLTS 110
CYC. 60 PHASE 1
R.P.M. 3450 AMPS 4
55*C RISE / HOUR
[Arrow pointing to the left]
"When this motor overheats for any reason it automatically disconnects. To reset wait until motor has cooled off then push red button on end of motor."
MADE IN THE USA
MONTGOMERY WARD

The grinder's motor runs smoothly and is very quiet for a grinder this age and size; takes a nice long time to come to a stop after running.

Photo 1:

Comments: Shortly after arriving home
Source: Me, my Canon

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Photo 2:

Comments: Wheel came with grinder; tool rest on left side only
Source: Me, my Canon

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Photo 3:

Comments: Grinder's badge
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Comments: Switch and front mounting hole
Source: Me, my Canon

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