Good lord thank you for replacing the garbo wiring. I've soon sooooo many restos where it's just pull it apart, clean, paint, put together and the fire waiting to happen on the inside never addressed. So thank you, my hats off to you. Subbed and liked.
@@AJRestoration Definitely good job! The plug with its tarnished pins is a slight letdown, otherwise it looks perfectly fine! Some of those so-called restorers actually remove a three-core flex and replace it with two-core, completely ignoring the earth. Probably doesn't matter because their house wiring isn't earthed either but still looks bad.
My dad should restore his old Chicago Electric grinder he bought back in the late 80s/early 90s. That thing has seen so much work since it was bought new. It had to have been around the time I was born when he purchased that grinder. It's showing some age, but it could be brought back to life. It is basically the same construction as the one you restored. So simple in nature. Love the way you changed the color on your project. It looks a bit more modern. The gunmetal hammered look is top notch. Great job!
18:10 the green wire (grounding) is necessary to be in contact with the metal, the paint must be removed from that contact point, the same is with the screws that join the motor with the base✅ Greeting from Argentina.
@@AJRestoration Watch the video from the beginning yourself, you put the ground wire to the wrong place, and that cable should have that "stress relief" where you screw the ground. If someone yanks the cable hard, it might let go from the connections, and ground wire should always be longer than the hot and neutral, so it comes off last.
That’s the same type that I have, I inherited it from my dad, still works great. Aside from the fact it didn’t spin up when you flipped the switch, it’s in better shape than mine at the start 😆
This is the first time I've seen this done to a bench grinder. The blue one you use to buff and wire wheel clean up the small parts of the restoration of your projects you seem to have restored yourself if so thumb s up to you young man 😎👍
I have a 1980s Taiwan made grinder that had a push pull switch. The push pull was broken up from a move I put a toggle switch on mine and repainted it gray from blue still runs great and has twice the power of the new grinders.
Im currently "restoring" one with paint thinner, Scotchbright and Rustoleum Hammered, in silver. 😂 You go above and beyond. I love that. 👍 The label on mine says ValueCraft. It's 115 volts, 4 amps, 3450 rpm. It says 1/2 hp. It does have a starting capacitor made by Ming Fun Electrics Ltd, its 75 MFD 125v I just looked it up, and Ming Fun began in 1980, so that helps date my grinder. Cirtually identical except for the base. Mine has two motor to base mounting bolts instead of 4, and has a rocker switch, not a push me pull you. Just making mine pretty again. You heped me date my grinder. 👍 I paid $30 for it and just spent $10 for paint and need a new switch. ...at this rate, im gonna go broke fast. It purrs like a kitten.
I have one like that in the shop that’s used weekly. Always wondered about what year it was made. Came on a pallet in a wood box with 500 lbs of assorted tooling I bought in 93 or 94 for $75.
Some of the other "My restoration" channels would have taken this thing back to better than brand new condition.. IMO that is restor-destruction. You took it, left it the way it came out of the factory in 1981, left the years of love, and removed the grime. You made it functional again, with style. AJ, you do have the best channel on YT.
I have to disagree with you here. He completely changed the paint. If it were a true restoration then it would have been done in factory standard paint type and colour. But then again im yet to see a single "Restoration" channel actually take anything back to original.
@@KrazyMitchAdventures way to show your maturity level. Obviously don't use lead based but there are alternatives that still keep the same look and colour shades. Sorry but what he used is NOT period in colour OR style. Therefore NOT true restoration.
Yes, they are known as "blotters" and are critical for grinding wheel safety. Blotters are required per ANSI B7.1. The Nuts are also over tightened which can cause the wheel to crack and fly apart. Nut should be just tight enough to keep the wheel from slipping during use.
I have an identical one with a different name, I think it has a mechanical piece involved somewhere inside as it click and throws out when stopping. It is plated as a Black and Decker industrial , from 1950's BRS district workshop in Canterbury. The disc need a cardboard disc on them for safety fitting.
I really enjoy looking at the guts of these little motors....when they are all apart I have no idea how that coil of copper wires makes it go....all those rather simple parts....magic or witchcraft ha!
Большое спасибо, это хороший ремонт. Печально, что мощность электродвигателя всего 150 ватт. Но свёрла затачивать подойдёт. И наждачные круги лучше поставить алмазные. С уважением.
Grande trabalho, muito bom. Produto de qualidade. Esperava que mantivesse a cor original do corpo do motor ,ou seja laranja. Mas o preto ficou bom . Parabéns excelente trabalho.
Excellent job, the powder coating looks amazing. Amazing what time and know how can do to an old tool. Keep up the good work, most of this stuff deserves a second life.can’t wait for the next one!!!
That paintjob is classy. I think those 1981 bearings were hardly used. They just needed new grease. And I am quite sure they were better quality than todays parts.
I actually agree with you on the bearings, I put them in a plastic zip lock bag, I am almost sure the new bearings will fail in a few months. (its made in China)
It hurt my soul a little when I didn't see you put the strain relief back in for the power cord even though logically a bench grinder shouldn't need it.
What are the solutions u use for cleaning? It was not shown in the video the power connection to the switch and capacitor. Sorry for asking, I'm just learning. I'm trying to repair my grinder
I use gasoline/petrol for removing grease. It is not recommended in areas that are dry and prone to static electricity. Rather use kerosene or diesel, its less effective but you wont be set on fire.
i have the 1975 model of that exact same grinder but a British make however it is identical, i just need new disc guards... i also restored it completely, any idea where i can get the guards?
I did the same thing once (holding a nut with pliers to polish it on a wire wheel on the bench grinder) does a great job on bolts too but extremely dangerous! The nut slipped out and flew like a bullet either beaide me or overhead, leaving a deep indent on a stainless steel tank which was behind me lol. but yeah i don't reccomend doing this
Another very satisfying video to watch Thank you. I was also admiring the little Blue car haha. Or was that for size comparison? Finally 24:28 was brilliant Slo mo sparks and stuff, love it haha. As always * I tip my hat to you Sir
my bench grinder has the same switch but its broken is there a replacement switch available or is there a way to do some kind of conversion or modification to install a different type of switch
You really need those paper discs ( blotters) to cushion vibration and wobble at the grinding wheels, otherwise they may explode, ask me how I know this
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Its amazing how many different companies put their names on the same made in Taiwan machine from that era.
I agree haha these are everywhere.
OLD LEATHER SMITH here. Thanks! It will help me with 1 am in the process of fixing 4 my own use. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Good lord thank you for replacing the garbo wiring. I've soon sooooo many restos where it's just pull it apart, clean, paint, put together and the fire waiting to happen on the inside never addressed. So thank you, my hats off to you. Subbed and liked.
Welcome to the family Troy! Yes, I am no professional when it comes to wiring, but when I do wiring, I try my best.
@@AJRestoration Definitely good job! The plug with its tarnished pins is a slight letdown, otherwise it looks perfectly fine!
Some of those so-called restorers actually remove a three-core flex and replace it with two-core, completely ignoring the earth. Probably doesn't matter because their house wiring isn't earthed either but still looks bad.
I have this exact grinder! Mine needed new bearings recently but besides that and a bit of surface rust it's still going strong.
Nice restoration. I especially like the casting imperfections and how you left them visible -- no body filler to become problematic later. Thanks!
I actually really liked how the body imperfections looks with the powder coating. I think it really added to the aesthetics of the grinder.
problematic later?
@@smashyrashy I think with use, vibration and general knocking about, the filler would perhaps crack and fail.
@@rirkc maybe but it would provide better protection than no filler at all do you think?
@@smashyrashy I think with AJ Restoration's excellent cleaning, prep and paint work, there's very little chance of that. Just my two cents.
My dad should restore his old Chicago Electric grinder he bought back in the late 80s/early 90s. That thing has seen so much work since it was bought new. It had to have been around the time I was born when he purchased that grinder. It's showing some age, but it could be brought back to life. It is basically the same construction as the one you restored. So simple in nature.
Love the way you changed the color on your project. It looks a bit more modern. The gunmetal hammered look is top notch. Great job!
Thank you! I love to keep the dents and little defects when I restore something. It keeps the age and the story of its life.
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From one Adendorff customer to another, Well done.
Hahaha sometimes Adendorff tools aint that bad ;-)
Awesome‼︎ It was touching to see the old machine revived beautifully.
I like that he checks that the parts are grounded before powder coating....
I really love that gunmetal color. Perfect restore!
18:10 the green wire (grounding) is necessary to be in contact with the metal, the paint must be removed from that contact point, the same is with the screws that join the motor with the base✅
Greeting from Argentina.
Thank you for the comment! The powdercoating is conductive. The earth connection is connected to bare metal.
@@AJRestoration Watch the video from the beginning yourself, you put the ground wire to the wrong place, and that cable should have that "stress relief" where you screw the ground. If someone yanks the cable hard, it might let go from the connections, and ground wire should always be longer than the hot and neutral, so it comes off last.
3:43 you can clearly see how it's supposed to be.
A great result. You take a wreck & convert it into a 'working work of art'! Thank you for sharing.
One of these days, you need to show us outside your shop, as all those bird and animal sounds in South Africa are intriquing.
I will do that! Some of them like to hide. When I spot them I'll show them off to you guys!
@@AJRestoration - Thanks!
great film work beautifully thought out
Great job 👍 love the powder coating color.
I just love the sandblaster smiley ;)
That’s the same type that I have, I inherited it from my dad, still works great. Aside from the fact it didn’t spin up when you flipped the switch, it’s in better shape than mine at the start 😆
I Really Like Your Work And The Way Your Filming Things From A Great Perspective.. ✊🏾
Thank you so much 🤗
Perfekt,du hast wie immer gut gemacht.👏👏👏💯
This is the first time I've seen this done to a bench grinder. The blue one you use to buff and wire wheel clean up the small parts of the restoration of your projects you seem to have restored yourself if so thumb s up to you young man 😎👍
I did restore that one also, thank you!
@@AJRestoration cool looking machine there Young Man 😎 Glad you did it
@@AJRestoration but how did you restore blue one without any bench grinder? Respect!
Pure hard work and sheer dedication haha
I have a 1980s Taiwan made grinder that had a push pull switch. The push pull was broken up from a move I put a toggle switch on mine and repainted it gray from blue still runs great and has twice the power of the new grinders.
mine broke aswell can help me out any parts # or anything
Im currently "restoring" one with paint thinner, Scotchbright and Rustoleum Hammered, in silver. 😂
You go above and beyond. I love that. 👍
The label on mine says ValueCraft. It's 115 volts, 4 amps, 3450 rpm. It says 1/2 hp. It does have a starting capacitor made by Ming Fun Electrics Ltd, its 75 MFD 125v
I just looked it up, and Ming Fun began in 1980, so that helps date my grinder. Cirtually identical except for the base. Mine has two motor to base mounting bolts instead of 4, and has a rocker switch, not a push me pull you.
Just making mine pretty again.
You heped me date my grinder. 👍
I paid $30 for it and just spent $10 for paint and need a new switch.
...at this rate, im gonna go broke fast.
It purrs like a kitten.
nice restoration 👍👍👍
Good Job, nice blue car🤗👍👍👍
Thank you 🤗
Love the powder coating!
what a nice project. well done!
Thank you very much!
Definitely an improvement!
Nice job. The one thing I would’ve done differently is I would’ve secured the capacitor better so that it couldn’t move.
It wont move.
I have one like that in the shop that’s used weekly. Always wondered about what year it was made. Came on a pallet in a wood box with 500 lbs of assorted tooling I bought in 93 or 94 for $75.
Wow, great restoration!
Some of the other "My restoration" channels would have taken this thing back to better than brand new condition.. IMO that is restor-destruction. You took it, left it the way it came out of the factory in 1981, left the years of love, and removed the grime. You made it functional again, with style. AJ, you do have the best channel on YT.
Thank you very much, that is a big compliment!
I have to disagree with you here. He completely changed the paint. If it were a true restoration then it would have been done in factory standard paint type and colour. But then again im yet to see a single "Restoration" channel actually take anything back to original.
@@Deepfriedsoldier Factory Standard paint from that Era, is lead based.. You're a friggin idiot.
@@KrazyMitchAdventures way to show your maturity level. Obviously don't use lead based but there are alternatives that still keep the same look and colour shades. Sorry but what he used is NOT period in colour OR style. Therefore NOT true restoration.
excelente video!! quedo hermoso el trabajo. Saludos desde argentina!
Hello AJ beautiful restoration good job well done
Thank you Vince!
much better looking than what it was
Excellent work,well done , I really like how you grow up !!!
Thank you so much 😀
@@AJRestoration Keep it up and you'll be great soon !!!
Thank you John! I really appreciate it!
I have the same one it's still works perfectly and it's the most smoothest quietest bench grinder, better than the ones we get today
Nice work 👌
It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well
Enjoyed the video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thank you very much!
@@AJRestoration You are very welcome!!
That thing cleaned up well. Great job. Cheers!
I love it !!! Thanks for Share....
good video
Fantastic job.
Thanks for the visit
Great Work!! 👍
Nicely done as always. Looks great! 😃👌🏼
Thank you David!
Round pin plug... .is that a throwback to the old colonial days? 😉
Very relaxing video
Great job, I was a little put out when you used so much black, but it turned out good 👍🏼
Very nice job well done.
Thank you very much!
Well done as always, AJ!
I appreciate that!
Good job bro 👍
Looks awesome
Another top class restoration my man! Looks so clean! 😎😎😎
Much appreciated
Very good friend. Greetings from Brazil.
Thank you! Cheers!
Good job bro
The paper discs are important to leave on. It provides a bit of crush for the washers to even everthing when you tighten the nut.
Yes, they are known as "blotters" and are critical for grinding wheel safety. Blotters are required per ANSI B7.1. The Nuts are also over tightened which can cause the wheel to crack and fly apart. Nut should be just tight enough to keep the wheel from slipping during use.
really nice restoration buddy
Right on
I have an identical one with a different name, I think it has a mechanical piece involved somewhere inside as it click and throws out when stopping. It is plated as a Black and Decker industrial , from 1950's BRS district workshop in Canterbury. The disc need a cardboard disc on them for safety fitting.
That would be a centrifugal switch, the newer motors use a capacitor. My blue grinder also has a centrifugal switch.
Ottimo restauro e complimenti
Nice work. I have seen a few of these now and every time it inspires me to restore mine. Love the colour choice also 👍
The color came out really good.
Excellent!
Very well done. Super job!👍☘️
I really enjoy looking at the guts of these little motors....when they are all apart I have no idea how that coil of copper wires makes it go....all those rather simple parts....magic or witchcraft ha!
Its magic hahaha Thank you for the great comment, I appreciate it!
Reeaaaally extended warranty on that original 1 year guarantee!
Haha waaaay extended!
Valeu AJ! Ficou top
Большое спасибо, это хороший ремонт. Печально, что мощность электродвигателя всего 150 ватт. Но свёрла затачивать подойдёт. И наждачные круги лучше поставить алмазные. С уважением.
Написано: 0,25 кВт (250 Вт). 150 - номер модели.
I don't know who are the 40 people who disliked. They must be seriously frustrated not to be able to do the same work ! 😃
It's currently 58 spastic individuals. Really? Thumbs down? Come on now.
Maybe because of too much advertising
Grande trabalho, muito bom. Produto de qualidade. Esperava que mantivesse a cor original do corpo do motor ,ou seja laranja. Mas o preto ficou bom . Parabéns excelente trabalho.
I have this exact one in my shed
Welcome to the club haha
Ottimo lavoro, complimenti 👍👍👍
That's cannibalism, using 1 bench grinder to polish parts for another
Totally haha
Hold on a sec! Is that little hotwheels car wants to be restored with grinder?
Excellent job, the powder coating looks amazing. Amazing what time and know how can do to an old tool. Keep up the good work, most of this stuff deserves a second life.can’t wait for the next one!!!
I agree everything deserves a second chance in life, its just sad that very few people would attempt it. It's really fun.
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That paintjob is classy.
I think those 1981 bearings were hardly used. They just needed new grease.
And I am quite sure they were better quality than todays parts.
I actually agree with you on the bearings, I put them in a plastic zip lock bag, I am almost sure the new bearings will fail in a few months. (its made in China)
I think I have this exact grinder in our workshop haha. Found this from your other channel. Nice to see some more SA talent out on YT. Keep it up!
Welcome haha, I try my best to be a good SA youtuber hahaha
Потрясающе 👍
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Great job but you need to put cardboard rings between the grinding wheel and flanges.
Thanks for the tip! Another guy mentioned it also, I will definitely use that trick when changing the stones.
ficou novo e funcional amei
Честно говоря, раньше провод был закреплен лучше. Конденсатор тоже необходимо крепить, иначе он от вибрации повредится.
Hey, how do you know what type of capacitor is needed for replacement? Thanks.
I peaked under my other grinders and saw a range of 4uF to 6uF. So I just went with a 5uF and it worked.
Not as critical as you may think. Most any small MFD value would work. The cap just stores up a little extra to jump the motor to spin...
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It hurt my soul a little when I didn't see you put the strain relief back in for the power cord even though logically a bench grinder shouldn't need it.
Nice
Muy bueno....!!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻🇦🇷🙋🏻♂️
Excellent job! Muy Bein.
Thank you so much haha.
Good morning from Southeast South Dakota. Down to 34 degrees this am here
13 degrees here in Southern Ontario at the moment
Good day there! A toasty 91,4°F here today.
Bom trabalho !
Powder coating? Nice.
What are the solutions u use for cleaning? It was not shown in the video the power connection to the switch and capacitor. Sorry for asking, I'm just learning. I'm trying to repair my grinder
I use gasoline/petrol for removing grease. It is not recommended in areas that are dry and prone to static electricity. Rather use kerosene or diesel, its less effective but you wont be set on fire.
24:40 You're wrong, it doesn't look new, it's new, because you did a full service on it, including painting👍
Thank you so much!
i have the 1975 model of that exact same grinder but a British make however it is identical, i just need new disc guards... i also restored it completely, any idea where i can get the guards?
No idea actually, I never see spares for these, only the entire grinder.
I did the same thing once (holding a nut with pliers to polish it on a wire wheel on the bench grinder) does a great job on bolts too but extremely dangerous! The nut slipped out and flew like a bullet either beaide me or overhead, leaving a deep indent on a stainless steel tank which was behind me lol. but yeah i don't reccomend doing this
Thankfully the nuts shoot forward if it slips. I always use face shield and goggles when using the grinder.
@@AJRestoration I have done the same thing, I always thought about using a rock tumbler with the correct media.
that pos is cleaner than me.
Another very satisfying video to watch Thank you. I was also admiring the little Blue car haha. Or was that for size comparison? Finally 24:28 was brilliant Slo mo sparks and stuff, love it haha. As always * I tip my hat to you Sir
Glad you enjoyed it my friend! I love the sparks haha. the car is more like a little mascot. you can use it for size comparison.
my bench grinder has the same switch but its broken is there a replacement switch available or is there a way to do some kind of conversion or modification to install a different type of switch
You really need those paper discs ( blotters) to cushion vibration and wobble at the grinding wheels, otherwise they may explode, ask me how I know this
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