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

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

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	6" Heavy Duty Bench Grinder
Date of Manufacturer:	1940s ?
Serial Number:	Type L Serial 1745807
Last Updated	6/29/2023 7:01:11 PM

Comments:

I purchased this bench grinder for $50.00 from a FB ad. The grinder was once owned by a machinist that worked for the WILLIAMS Tool Company located in nearby Riverside, a suburb of Buffalo, NY on Vulcan St.. A quick start up revealed that the bearings are dry as toast and will be replaced. It has obviously seen a lot of use and I'll take care of a new paint job. The original On/Off push button switches have been replaced by a single toggle type switch. It functions, doesn't look original. The pedestal stand is a vintage B & D pedestal stand. Whether it matches the age of the grinder is unknown and not important to me right now. I have removed the writing in white paint on top of the grinder. A small nod to the paint job restoration in the future. This is my second B & D grinder, I own an 8" also and these are good grinders, tough nuts to crack and stand up to long term shop use.

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Comments: Black & Decker 6" Heavy Duty Bench Grinder
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Comments: Black & Decker 6" Heavy Duty Bench Grinder, w/a new table to rest on.
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Comments: Black & Decker 6" Heavy Duty Bench Grinder. Now with a new table to rest upon, quench cup and a vintage B/D pedestal stand.
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Comments: Black & Decker 6" Heavy Duty Bench Grinder. Note the extra screws dropping below the pedestal stands top, for the long gone quench cup.
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Comments: Black & Decker 6" Heavy Duty Bench Grinder. Unidentified "quench cup", adapted/reused from some other purpose. It isn't mounted up pretty, but it won't fall thru and holds a cup of water.
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