Photo Index - Builders Iron Foundry - Small bench top grinder. No. 8 size

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Builders Iron Foundry
Providence, RI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	8 inch. 1/2" arbor
Submitted By:	jordie field

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Small bench top grinder. No. 8 size
Date of Manufacturer:	early 1900's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	3/17/2013 1:52:43 PM

Comments:

Another item from East Dundee lumber yard. A small 1/2' arbor, babbitt bearing bench grinder. Cast into base: "Builders Iron Foundry No. 8", Opposite side: "Providence RI. U.S.A." Complete with all tool rest parts, oilers etc. Original black paint under encrusted surface. Tool rest are pitted, but operate surprisingly.

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Comments: Close up/profile
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Comments: close up of oiler and shimmed babbitt bearing
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Comments: casting close up
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Comments: makers signature plus hold for chain and wheel dresser
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Comments: profile/8" grinding wheel
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Comments: tool rest/ oiler caps unscrew to reveal steel wool inside
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