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Manufactured/Badged by:
Thor Power Tool Co.
Aurora, IL
Machine Specifications
Machine Class:
Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:
Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:
4½"
Submitted By:
Mark Greenbaum
Machine Specifications
Description/Model:
118B
Date of Manufacturer:
1950s
Serial Number:
4132
Last Updated
9/21/2015 8:37:14 AM
Comments:
My father had this bench grinder for as long as I can remember.
Photo 1:
Comments:
Front face of the grinder. The safety shields are replacements I made.
Source:
Photo by me in my workshop
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Photo 2:
Comments:
Side view of the very worn original grinding wheel.
Source:
Photo by me in my workshop
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Photo 3:
Comments:
This rough cut wheel is new. Probably the only wheel dad could find at the time.
Source:
Photo by me in my workshop
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Photo 4:
Comments:
Another angle from the front with the water tray for cooling parts.
Source:
Photo by me in my workshop
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Photo 5:
Comments:
The original manufacturer's data plate.
Source:
Photo by me in my workshop
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