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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.
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Photo 3:

Comments: This rough cut wheel is new. Probably the only wheel dad could find at the time.
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Photo 4:

Comments: Another angle from the front with the water tray for cooling parts.
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Photo 5:

Comments: The original manufacturer's data plate.
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