Photo Index - Wilton Corp. - Bench Grinder

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Wilton Corp.
Chicago, IL; Schiller Park, IL; Palatine, IL

True Manufacturer:
Wissota Manufacturing Co., Plymouth, MN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	CPeter James

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Bench Grinder
Date of Manufacturer:	1979
Serial Number:	15-79
Last Updated	6/4/2012 12:02:12 PM

Comments:

Bought this for $20 off the New Hampshire Craig' List. About a month later I bought another grinder, a 6" one marked "Wissota" and lo and behold, they are father and son. A nicely made very heavy machine. Missing the tool rest and eye shields.

Photo 1:

Comments: Wilton (Wissota) 8" Grinder
Source: My Camera

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