Photo Index - McGonegal Mfg. Co. Inc./Themac, L.L.C. - J-2A Tool post grinder

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Manufactured/Badged by:
McGonegal Mfg. Co. Inc./Themac, L.L.C.
East Rutherford, NJ

True Manufacturer:
McGonegal Mfg. Co. Inc./Themac, L.L.C., East Rutherford, NJ

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	For a 9-12 inch lathe
Submitted By:	John Hough

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	J-2A Tool post grinder
Date of Manufacturer:	c.1940-50
Serial Number:	3319
Last Updated	9/28/2019 12:24:56 AM

Comments:

Purchased at auction the grinder was part of a lot that included two belt sanders. It was incomplete and was not in running condition. It had a make-shift drive belt made of strapping tape (that actually worked) and the power cord was frayed and shorted. The Orek belt is a close match. The patent number is 2,055,302 which, according to the site historian, is dated 1936. If anyone has a copy of the original instructions please place a copy in the index (or send me one and I'll post it).

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Source: John Hough, Iphone 5s

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Comments: John Hough, Iphone 5s
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Comments: John Hough, Iphone 5s
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Comments: Themac IPB
Source: Themac website

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Comments: As found at auction - it's on the belt sander center image. Note the 1x42 laying on the motor mount.
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