Photo Index - Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co. - Type 12459

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co.
Chicago, IL; Niles, IL

True Manufacturer:
Thor Power Tool Co., Aurora, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	4"
Submitted By:	Bill Moore

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Type 12459
Date of Manufacturer:	1940's
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	7/13/2018 2:57:07 PM

Comments:

Picked this up locally for its cool looks alone. After a lot of web searching, I eventually discovered it's a Dayton-badged Thor/Speedway Model 119. Powered by a whopping 115V/0.75A/3400RPM motor. Uses an interesting mandrel assembly that is proving to be a challenge during disassembly.

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Comments: Two-piece body
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