Photo Index - Baldor Electric Co. - 1216W

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Baldor Electric Co.
St. Louis, MO; Fort Smith, AR

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	3hp, 2"x12" wheels
Submitted By:	George R. Hoelzeman

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	1216W
Date of Manufacturer:	March 1974
Serial Number:	374
Last Updated	2/14/2010 1:29:12 AM

Comments:

Purchased through an IRS Auction for Riverside Furniture in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, June 2009. Since Baldor used to manufacture grinders in Ft. Smith, the machine may have never left its city of birth. This is a massive grinder, capable of handling 2" x 12" emery wheels and being entirely cast iron construction - even the tool rests are cast iron. The machine cost $185 in the auction. MSRP as of 2009 is $2,557. The motor is dual voltage, 208-230/440v. Quite impressive in every way.

Photo 1:

Comments: Still sitting on the floor. Wow, this thing is big.
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Photo 2:

Comments: Even the backside is impressive, although I think I'm going to try cleaning up the wires for the lamps.
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Comments: Note the heavy cast iron tool rest. The wheel shown is only about 1-1/2" x 6". Again. . . Wow!
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Comments: One of the lamps, which holds a regular size incadescent bulb.
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Comments: The Baldor grinder mounted on a pedestal from a Beach stroke sander.
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