I found one! Hand Grinder

[Dave Lehnert]

I found this hand powered grinder today at an antique store for $25. It is made by the Modern Grinder Mfg. Co. Model T5. Looks to be in good shape. Gears inside are in great shape. Need to make a wood handle for it.

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[Mark Baldwin III]

That looks real similar to the Luther I just picked up. You may find that some bronze thrust washers help reduce the friction where there is steel/steel contact between moving parts. A light oiling of the gears is a big plus too, no heavy lubes. I still need to set mine up and get to using it. I pretty much just got a new wheel and the thrust bearings so far.

[David Gilbert]

I have a hand grinder like this but the wheel is broken. Any suggestions about where I could find another wheel? I think that I need a 4 or 5 inch diameter wheel. Unfortunately I can't actually find it to measure the wheel. What are the recommendations for the grit and hardness?

Thanks,
David

[Dave Lehnert]

Shopsmith sells a 5" grinding wheel. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/sh_grindingwheels.htm But you will need to reduce the hole down to fit your arbor. I used a bronze bushing I found at Sears hardware. I used a 100 grit 6" wheel I found at Sears department store. Sears hardware does not stock them.

[ray hampton]

what a treasure [want to sell it