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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Dunlap
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Grinder, Bench
Machine Size: 6" x 3/4" x 1/2" - 1/4 hp
Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 115.7396
Date of Manufacturer: 1952 October
Serial Number: none
Last Updated 8/30/2022 2:27:25 PM

Comments:
>>MACHINE<<
Sears Dunlap 6" ball bearing electric grinder.
Cast iron construction.
5/8" steel rotor shaft with 1/2"-20 threaded ends.
New Departure (USA) 8502 ball bearings.
Motor type SR14E, 115VAC, 3.6A, 3450 rpm

Same catalog number (2616) as the previous Dunlap 115.5273 6" bench grinder.
Basic differences are the 115.7396 has 1/2"-20 threaded shaft ends, streamlined shaped end bells, and Sears Medium Gray finish.

>>HISTORY<<
September 2008:
Given to me by OWWMer Joe Potter as a parts grinder.
Stator burned out, broken RH guard, missing tool rests and eye shields.

April 2017:
Swapped base 5206887, with a 1941 115.5273 Dunlap grinder.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front left
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Comments: Rear
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Comments: Inside base. Note: base casting is from a 1941 115.5273 grinder. Same part number just black vs. gray paint finish.
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