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Manufactured/Badged by:
Brede, Inc. | Brede-Bilt Products
Minneapolis, MN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	4"
Submitted By:	Bill Hodgson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Bench Grinder Mandrel
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	2/1/2008 1:03:21 AM

Comments:

I bought this little gem along with a Craftsman heavy Duty Polishing Head. This one was set up with the two wire wheels, while the Craftsman was set up with buffing wheels. There is a boss and mounting hole on each side of the casting. I assume they were for tool rests that have long since gone AWOL.

Although it is covered with a good coat of grime, the paint is in decent shape. There is a hint of red paint under the current blue/gray, which leads me to believe that red was the original color.

Spring cap oil cups feed porous bronze bushingsThe bushings are tight.
Open casting allows driving from rear or below.
I think this one will just get a good cleaning and be placed into service cleaning up other OWWM.

EDIT: Changed my mind. Stripped her down and hgave her a shot of bright red paint. A nice compliment to the Royal Blue Craftsman grinder.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front view w/ wire wheels
Source: Me and my Sony

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Photo 2:

Comments: Cast-in Logo
Source: me and my Sony

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Photo 3:

Comments: All tarted up
Source: Me and my Sony

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