Hi everyone,
A couple of months back I purchased an old Black and Decker grinder from a nice couple, whose grandfather used it for some light use, including a little gunsmithing.
Grandpa took care of it, as it had to be at least 50 years old and still worked like a champ, though it needed new paint, as you can see. I also rewired it, put in a new start capacitor, along with new bearings. When it fires up now it spins like a dream.
Inspired and shamed by some of the amazing restorations on here, I thought I should do my part and try a mini resto myself. By no means is this as thorough as the one I've linked to, and the many others we've seen here.
The old paint was removed via electrolysis and I used some leftover single stage urethane silver metallic paint, along with a couple of coats of clear for good measure.
For those noting the wiring in back, I should point out the strain relief is inside the base, not where the wire enters. I still need to put a rubber grommet in there, but the wiring won't yank out if I tug on the cord. Otherwise, still need to attach the gooseneck lamp and eyeshields, but she's pretty well buttoned up now.
This thing is cast iron, top to bottom, and very heavy-- at least 40 lbs.
Some before and afters, hope you enjoy them as much I enjoyed the restoration.
A couple of months back I purchased an old Black and Decker grinder from a nice couple, whose grandfather used it for some light use, including a little gunsmithing.
Grandpa took care of it, as it had to be at least 50 years old and still worked like a champ, though it needed new paint, as you can see. I also rewired it, put in a new start capacitor, along with new bearings. When it fires up now it spins like a dream.
Inspired and shamed by some of the amazing restorations on here, I thought I should do my part and try a mini resto myself. By no means is this as thorough as the one I've linked to, and the many others we've seen here.
The old paint was removed via electrolysis and I used some leftover single stage urethane silver metallic paint, along with a couple of coats of clear for good measure.
For those noting the wiring in back, I should point out the strain relief is inside the base, not where the wire enters. I still need to put a rubber grommet in there, but the wiring won't yank out if I tug on the cord. Otherwise, still need to attach the gooseneck lamp and eyeshields, but she's pretty well buttoned up now.
This thing is cast iron, top to bottom, and very heavy-- at least 40 lbs.
Some before and afters, hope you enjoy them as much I enjoyed the restoration.