Photo Index - Black & Decker Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - 6" Junior Grinder

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Black & Decker Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Towson, MD

True Manufacturer:
Van Dorn Electric Tool Co., Cleveland, OH; Towson, MD

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Jim Johnson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	6" Junior Grinder
Date of Manufacturer:	1940's
Serial Number:	545253
Last Updated	11/2/2020 7:37:37 PM

Comments:

Original Post 1/27/2012. Acquired from Wixom, MI, along with a 'box 'o parts' of scrollsaws, etc. PO indicated that his relatives had obtained these from the Willow Run automotive plant, and were used during WWII for building airplanes. Whether or not this is true, the grinder was in parts when I received it, but appears to be all there, wheel flanges, switch, etc. I have only one tool rest, and not sure if i can find a donor part to have cast, or fabricate one to work.

Based on posts here, this should be a great, quiet grinder. This grinder is included in a 1947 catalog.

*** Update 4-11-2020 - I have restored this grinder, and detailed it here: http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=213200&p=1509688#p1509688.
The grinder originally had ND 77502 double shielded bearings - I replaced them with new 6202 double seal bearings.
I was able to secure a NOS carbon brush for the grinder!

*** Update 4-26-2020 - With the generosity of someone who viewed this restoration post, they sent a tool rest to replace the one that is missing from this grinder. I am gratified that an anonymous viewer here would send this, and only ask that I pay it forward!

Paint is Rustoleum rusty metal primer, with a top coat of Rustoleum 'Cherry Red' and 'Gloss Black' trim.

Photo 1:

Comments: Restored!
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Photo 2:

Comments: Junior - ith replacement tool rest!
Source: S-600

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Comments: Before Restore
Source: S-600

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Comments: Badge
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Comments: Box o' parts
Source: S-600

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