I can't believe I found this video with a grinder almost identical to the one I'm restoring. Mines a 1984 "Buffalo Tools" model B-6CB, and I'm telling you the inside is identical - they probably were built in the same factory as mine says "made in Taiwan". Three things I found "wrong" with mine: No capacitor was installed, so you have to hand spin it to start up, the aluminum switch you see at 11:47 was bent the wrong way, and the bearings were stuck on the shaft (all other videos I've seen, they remain stuck in the housing as yours did).
@@snakepliskin4297 I've since seen videos with it both ways, but I can see a benefit to installing them in the housing vs hammered on the shaft. The shaft has some play in it, and if they're in the housing it's much easier to snug it up the way you'd like. That said, I've since repaired my grinder and left them on the shaft and it's been fine.
Yeah I don't think there were any grinders like this exported from China in the 1980s. Taiwan quality is and was much better I doubt the China made tools will last as well.
Glad I've found this video, just begun restoring exactly the same kind lol even had the same issue removing the end caps they did not want to budge. This is my first attempt at doing something of this sort wish me luck
I have almost that same grinder from the same era, except mine was a USA model wired for 120 volts and 60hz. I had to replace the broken push-pull switch and I did a gray re-paint over the original blue. It has the original bearings and is still running strong.
Awesome job looks beautiful that's the first time I've ever seen a screw on holder for the buffing wheel on my bench grinder I couldn't replace the sticker because it was so badly tore up couldn't see what brand it was so there's no way I can order one but that looks nice with a brand new sticker on it awesome job
looks like a "Mark 1" brand - I have one a LOT like that except its a model B-309 - 110V 1/2hp. I got it cheap because the bearings are about shot. common with cheap grinders where the metal bits get flung everywhere and end up in the bearings. I'm planning to get some good double sealed ABEC 3 rated bearings. I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out!
This almost identical to one i picked up today for 10 bucks at a garage sale. It is Sharp model SE 327B. It is also Taiwan and it's missing a screen on the wire wheel left side. Will watch with interest what you do with this one. Zero info on the net about mine , also.
Почистить - покрасить, не значит восстановить. Наконечник под полировальный круг - лупит как не знаю что! Вибрация как у игрушки из сексшопа😮 Зато красиво- блестяще...
I need that very same switch push and pull. But I could not find one anywhere. Mind was busted , but could not find out who makes the grinder. It also is vintage and from taiwan also. Any suggestion on where to get one...............Thanks .Larry
I mounted a steel single electriclal box cover plate on mine and replaced the push-pull with a toggle switch. I believe that 40 year old switch is made of that rare material called "unobtainium".
Nicely done, the grinder looks great. Im restoring one that is very similar but it is missing the capacitor, would you be able to share the specifications or where you got it?
Question, what is d size of d capacitor? I bought a grinder n d swap meet with out testing, when I got home, it's not working, I brought it to the repair shop, capacitor s missing and will charge me labor $40, so I tried to see if I can do it myself.
I will have to go see what capacitor is in there. You can do it yourself but the size of the capacitor does matter. I think it was something close to 16uf.
No idea, usually the bearings has a number on the side, that will tell you what size the bearing is, and you will probably find new bearings at a local engineering company, that is where I got the for the grinder bearings.
@@AJRestorationyour welcome, I'm 15 but I have plans of restoring as soon as I get a job. To be honest you your a lot more professional than other channels but too bad you don't have all the tools you need like a lathe or milling machine
You won't regret restoring as a hobby, it never gets old, and there is always something to restore! Thank you for the compliments. And yeah I will have them lathes and milling machines. I will probably find one to restore sometime in the future. L
@@AJRestoration that's great and your welcome, hope you find what you need you should check ebay or Amazon but usually Amazon doesn't have that kind of equipment
Hi. Beautiful job! I took mine apart to install new bearings. The end caps came off alright but the fan was loose on the shaft and just slides back and forth. I assume that it's a press fit and if so, I'm not sure how it became loose. Can you tell me if indeed the fan presses on? Thanks.
Damn that's a lot of parts I redid my bench grinder and there was half as many as parts as on that one you got your work cut out on you for that one that's for damn sure I would have to write a number of them parts just to remember where they went and how they went on some job though
Just subscribed yesterday. This is a bit different than the one you did most recently in that it has a centrifugal start assist instead of a capacitor. I am having mine disconnected and brought into my indoor shop to start my rebuild. I am pretty sure I am going to have questions once I open it up....
I have begun restoring an old b&d bench grinder .. I think it has a bad starting relay 120v6a .. this part is impossible to find , can I substitute a starting capacitor for the relay?
@@AJRestoration Thanks! Great stuff! I will also try to apply it on the silver/chrome stickers instead of aluminum for my makita newer tools. I will also try the aluminum as you did. Many thanks again!
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Haha Tom jy pla nie. Die compressor wat ek het is i ou 900L/min compressor met 'n petrol engine. Hy werk nog soos i bom, ek blast vir 5 ure straight sonder issuer.
Hello I have an old grinder too it still works but the switch is not working properly it's like yours how do I fix this switch and put it back together I can show a photo Please help
When using those cleaner chemicals you really should wear gloves rubber gloves some good strong ones because after a while those chemicals take their toll on your hands you might not feel it now but a few years down the road you will told a friend of mine about that he never wore gloves now his hands are cracking and bleeding so I was just a little advice and his hands didn't start cracking till he was in his mid fifties and he was told because I'm not wearing gloves and using chemicals that's what happens took a little bit for his hands to heal but they didn't heal all the way he still has problems with them just a word of advice for later on down the road better to wear gloves now
Very Nice Restoration Work. i wish to see more such videos from you.
I can't believe I found this video with a grinder almost identical to the one I'm restoring. Mines a 1984 "Buffalo Tools" model B-6CB, and I'm telling you the inside is identical - they probably were built in the same factory as mine says "made in Taiwan".
Three things I found "wrong" with mine: No capacitor was installed, so you have to hand spin it to start up, the aluminum switch you see at 11:47 was bent the wrong way, and the bearings were stuck on the shaft (all other videos I've seen, they remain stuck in the housing as yours did).
It's interesting you mentioned that cuz I just tore apart an old craft grinder circa 1980 and both bearings were stuck on the shaft.
@@snakepliskin4297 I've since seen videos with it both ways, but I can see a benefit to installing them in the housing vs hammered on the shaft. The shaft has some play in it, and if they're in the housing it's much easier to snug it up the way you'd like. That said, I've since repaired my grinder and left them on the shaft and it's been fine.
Yeah I don't think there were any grinders like this exported from China in the 1980s. Taiwan quality is and was much better I doubt the China made tools will last as well.
I liked ur presentation, me, very little knowledge, was able to learned a lot, a million thanks for ur video
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Glad I've found this video, just begun restoring exactly the same kind lol even had the same issue removing the end caps they did not want to budge. This is my first attempt at doing something of this sort wish me luck
Good luck buddy! These grinders are great!
I enjoyed this more than you can imagine
I have almost that same grinder from the same era, except mine was a USA model wired for 120 volts and 60hz. I had to replace the broken push-pull switch and I did a gray re-paint over the original blue. It has the original bearings and is still running strong.
Awesome job looks beautiful that's the first time I've ever seen a screw on holder for the buffing wheel on my bench grinder I couldn't replace the sticker because it was so badly tore up couldn't see what brand it was so there's no way I can order one but that looks nice with a brand new sticker on it awesome job
I also didn't know you get them, here they are called pigtails in the hardware shops. Easy grinder polisher attachments.
looks like a "Mark 1" brand - I have one a LOT like that except its a model B-309 - 110V 1/2hp. I got it cheap because the bearings are about shot. common with cheap grinders where the metal bits get flung everywhere and end up in the bearings. I'm planning to get some good double sealed ABEC 3 rated bearings. I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out!
Yes. Please keep us updated.
This almost identical to one i picked up today for 10 bucks at a garage sale. It is Sharp model SE 327B. It is also Taiwan and it's missing a screen on the wire wheel left side. Will watch with interest what you do with this one. Zero info on the net about mine , also.
Hope you manage to restore your grinder perfectly. Enjoy it.
After thirty eight years that grinder gets a new dress. I think you are a meticulous restorer.
Thank you very much
Very nice!!
Thanks!
Почистить - покрасить, не значит восстановить.
Наконечник под полировальный круг - лупит как не знаю что!
Вибрация как у игрушки из сексшопа😮
Зато красиво- блестяще...
Excellent video. Hugs from Brazil.
Excellent video mate! Gotta love these old Taiwanese grinders, they just never die :D
Do you know where the screw tools are I think it's in the table.
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Vielen Dank für die freundlichen Worte, ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen. Ich hoffe du bleibst dran, ich arbeite bereits an einem anderen Video.
I need that very same switch push and pull. But I could not find one anywhere. Mind was busted , but could not find out who makes the grinder. It also is vintage and from taiwan also. Any suggestion on where to get one...............Thanks .Larry
Some places sell them, perhaps ebay, I keep an eye out for things like that when I visit the recycling yard.
I mounted a steel single electriclal box cover plate on mine and replaced the push-pull with a toggle switch. I believe that 40 year old switch is made of that rare material called "unobtainium".
@@robc8468 i have to same issue with my witch do you have any part numbers or anthing to help me out
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Thank you!
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You forgot to add made in Taiwan on the sticker.
Nicely done, the grinder looks great. Im restoring one that is very similar but it is missing the capacitor, would you be able to share the specifications or where you got it?
Yes I will have a look and let you know on the cap.
@@AJRestoration I have the sane question. Did your find the specs on the capacitor? Thanks in advance!
Question, what is d size of d capacitor? I bought a grinder n d swap meet with out testing, when I got home, it's not working, I brought it to the repair shop, capacitor s missing and will charge me labor $40, so I tried to see if I can do it myself.
I will have to go see what capacitor is in there. You can do it yourself but the size of the capacitor does matter. I think it was something close to 16uf.
Can you show me how the on off switch goes back together. There 2 springs that popped out and I have no idea how to put it back together.
I’m restoring almost the same grinder, thanks for the video. Do you know what size bearings those were and where did you find them?
No idea, usually the bearings has a number on the side, that will tell you what size the bearing is, and you will probably find new bearings at a local engineering company, that is where I got the for the grinder bearings.
What is the name of the parts with the spring n the black plastic
I have no idea.
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Nice restoration, you seem to be amazing at this so it makes me wonder how long you have been restoring?
Thank you! I have been restoring things ever since I was 13 years old, but I have been taking it seriously since 2017.
@@AJRestorationyour welcome, I'm 15 but I have plans of restoring as soon as I get a job. To be honest you your a lot more professional than other channels but too bad you don't have all the tools you need like a lathe or milling machine
You won't regret restoring as a hobby, it never gets old, and there is always something to restore! Thank you for the compliments. And yeah I will have them lathes and milling machines. I will probably find one to restore sometime in the future.
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@@AJRestoration that's great and your welcome, hope you find what you need you should check ebay or Amazon but usually Amazon doesn't have that kind of equipment
Great Job! Where did you get the eye shield replacements?
I can't remember, I thing they were part of another grinder, and I just retrofitted them.
Hi. Beautiful job! I took mine apart to install new bearings. The end caps came off alright but the fan was loose on the shaft and just slides back and forth. I assume that it's a press fit and if so, I'm not sure how it became loose. Can you tell me if indeed the fan presses on? Thanks.
It is a press fit if i remember correctly
Good please restore some pliers and angle grinder
Thank you for the comment, we will keep this in mind.
Damn that's a lot of parts I redid my bench grinder and there was half as many as parts as on that one you got your work cut out on you for that one that's for damn sure I would have to write a number of them parts just to remember where they went and how they went on some job though
This grinder had me scratching my head more than once!
Just subscribed yesterday. This is a bit different than the one you did most recently in that it has a centrifugal start assist instead of a capacitor. I am having mine disconnected and brought into my indoor shop to start my rebuild. I am pretty sure I am going to have questions once I open it up....
You are correct! I almost forgot how the other one worked! Just remember how you took it apart haha
I have begun restoring an old b&d bench grinder .. I think it has a bad starting relay 120v6a .. this part is impossible to find , can I substitute a starting capacitor for the relay?
How do you make your replacement labels/tool badges?
We design our own labels and have them printed at a local printing company.
How much is the strength of the mukasaf?
Is it worth buying old stuff and restoring. Or just buying brand new
For me I like restoring, so I like old stuff, for the average person buying new or used is better. Unless you like restoring things.
Mine is similar and is smooth and I paid USD $ 3.00.
Very nice! How did you make that sticker?
Thank you for the comment. We had a local printing company print our own design for this grinder.
@@AJRestoration Thanks for answering. Is there any cheap printer that cen do it too? Does anyone know it?
You should be able to do this with a laser printer. They are able to print on glossy surfaces.
@@AJRestoration Thanks! Great stuff! I will also try to apply it on the silver/chrome stickers instead of aluminum for my makita newer tools. I will also try the aluminum as you did. Many thanks again!
I have the exact same grinder, but it doesn't run. There also was no capacitor in it. Could you tell me what capacitor that is?
Baie mooi gedoen. Ek dink daaraan om vir jou projekke te stuur. Ek het baie ou grassnyers en ou goed.
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Ek gebruik nie email nie. Maar maak gebruik van Watsapp en Facebook. Waar is jy in die land? Ek is in die weskaap.
muy bueno este video me oriento para hacerle mantenimiento a mi esmeril de banco
Nos alegra poder ayudarte con tu proyecto
I was with you till 12:51 What are you doing there? And what is it?
Boiling a kettle haha I thought it looked cool back then.
@@AJRestoration It did. I thought something was boiling! lol
When pressing bearings try to press on the side that is being fitted. Don’t press through the balls.
Thank you for the tip.
Makes sense, I'll do that next time I have to press in bearings. Thank you for your guidance!
Dagsê AJ jammer om te pla maar het jou gevra hoe groot jou kompressor is wat jy gebruik om sand blasting te doen . Mooi geseënde dag vir jou
Haha Tom jy pla nie. Die compressor wat ek het is i ou 900L/min compressor met 'n petrol engine. Hy werk nog soos i bom, ek blast vir 5 ure straight sonder issuer.
Should have a cover underneath for the electrics.
I did make one, I just forgot to put it in the video. Silly me, Thank you for pointing that out though!
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Hello I have an old grinder too it still works but the switch is not working properly it's like yours how do I fix this switch and put it back together I can show a photo
Please help
Молодец все круто!
Всё классно сделали кроме одного, подшипники запресовывают по внешней обойме.
Спасибо, я не уверен, но думаю, что так и должно быть?
AJ. baie mooi restorasie ek het die selfde bench grinder hoe aan met die goeie werk
Baie dankie Tom! Ek is mal oor die tiepe bench grinders!
Buffing wheel setup scares me
1980s is vintage? I remember a lot of junk being made in the 80s
Anything older than 25 years is considered ''vintage''
Tools from the 1980s were mostly quite good, cars from the 1980s were mostly crap.
When using those cleaner chemicals you really should wear gloves rubber gloves some good strong ones because after a while those chemicals take their toll on your hands you might not feel it now but a few years down the road you will told a friend of mine about that he never wore gloves now his hands are cracking and bleeding so I was just a little advice and his hands didn't start cracking till he was in his mid fifties and he was told because I'm not wearing gloves and using chemicals that's what happens took a little bit for his hands to heal but they didn't heal all the way he still has problems with them just a word of advice for later on down the road better to wear gloves now
Yes I agree, I do have gloves now. I did start to feel a small toll on my skin with all the chemicals.
Why don,t the type made in taiwan.?
My apologies, but I don't think I understand the question.
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Too slow work
Thank you for the comment. I will try and speed thing up a bit.
If you don’t like the content then don’t watch it stupid .