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Manufactured/Badged by:
Washburn Shops
Worcester, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Tool and Die
Machine Size:	1/16 to 1-1/4 Inch
Submitted By:	Jim Dean

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Drill Grinder
Date of Manufacturer:	1945
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	4/8/2022 2:43:51 PM

Comments:

I acquired this machine not knowing the brand but after some cleaning I found the Washburn Shops badge. I have restored the machine for use in my home shop. It has a 1/4" 3 phase motor so I'm using a small 1 phase to 3 phase Inverter Drive (VFD) to power it. I mounted the VFD separately as to not distract from the vintage look. While doing some research I discovered the Smithsonian Library has documentation on the Washburn Shops, including the manual for this grinder. I was very fortunate to have received a scanned copy of the manual. I am checking with the Smithsonian to see if I am allowed to post the manual on the forum.

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Comments: Restored Washburn Shops Drill Grinder
Source: Jim Dean

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Comments: Drill Grinder badge
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Comments: Unrestored Washburn Shops Drill Grinder
Source: Jim Dean

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