I looked up ASMR. Gotta say, for me, I prefer the other format. But may be because I enjoy your speaking voice. But I also feel like you have interesting commentary, and this style of video you lose that. Still enjoyed the video though.
I think I can do a better job of balancing the style and commentary I bring with a smaller amount of ASMR to scratch the itch for those consumers. Next week, it will be more like normal. I appreciate the feedback because it helps me stay true to what we are about here. Thank you for this comment - it came in at exactly the right time last night.
I just picked up a 1/3 hp block grinder just like yours from a woman in Mobile Alabama selling her late fathers woodshop tools. First thing I noticed was the cord was super old and stiff and my first thought was to make a new one out of so cord. Haha. When i pluged it in the motor would hum but not rotate. I noticed the wheels were a little hard to turn and the bearing might be somewhat worn. It is in good shape otherwise except the outside is heavily oxidezed from the shop being right on a brackish water bayou . The climate here on the Gulf of Mexico is hard on metals. Might be the reason the bearings are stiff. Your paint job turned out excellent by the way, I might paint mine the same color.
I have an old bench grinder in my garage that I would like to use but it scares the shit out of me. It vibrates like hell when I turn it on and it sounds god awful
One tip for you. Dip the wires you strip back and tin the end with solder. Your electrical connections will be perfect, and you will never have a problem ever.
Nice job. I've done 5 or 6 of these "blockhead" grinders, never had to replace a bearing. Same goes for vintage Craftsman drill presses and bench saws, those bearings seem to last forever, well, at least 50+ years.
I do have a question I. The rebuild that I don’t see in the video. I have almost the same grinder past down from my father and grandfather. How do you wire into the coil. My cables were all cracked and destroyed my hen I opened it up. I would love to hear how you wired into the electric coil. Thank you. Great job on the restoration
May I ask how to know the right place to attach the ground, please? I'm restoring an old Craftsman motor that I'd like to add a ground to, but it's unclear to me where I should attach it.
I don't own many American tools as I am English & use old tools I restore myself, but I do like the look of this old bench grinder. Restoration looks lovely, good job :)
I have the identical grinder I got when my Dad died. I love the dang thing but would love to put a wire wheel on it and have no idea where to find something like that , can you help e with that ?
I have four of these in various styles and horsepower configurations. I was hoping you had an idea on replacing the eye guards, which are often missing. Wondering if that switch is original. Some of the 60s ones have a plastic switch that is fragile, usually broken and unobtainable. Other than that, these are tanks. I never bothered trying to restore one, I just use ‘em.
Kyrlon metallic aluminum and metallic dark metal. The dark metal is the best coating paint I've ever used. I wasn't 100% confident when I left the store with it, but I'm really happy with it.
@@OneNationRestorations thanks! It looks really fantastic. I bought a nearly identical grinder a couple of days ago and your video was perfect timing. Great work as always!
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There’s a bunch of European ASMR restoration channels on YT. Unfortunately, while I like watching them, they don’t talk, so if you want to know how a job was done, etc., you have to read the description. For myself, I prefer the narration. I appreciate this; thank you!
Oh wow I didn't know that anyone make an actual brass wire wheel that was not plated. I have to have one even though it cost more than my grinder. Haha.
I’m sure he’s proud of the care and attention you’ve given to the tool. Awesome story and great family heirloom to keep passing it on to future generations.
