Awesome restoration and very enjoyable video series. Thanks for the paint and eBay tips. I imagine you’ve noticed the different between this grinder and the Chinese one.
Really no comparison on build quality, as you'd expect. Unfortunately for us all, the care and attention paid to modern tools pales in comparison to those made decades ago.
Entertaining, enjoyed the humor and also well edited. I just found one of these in a benchtop model last weekend. Super quiet grinder....all original, don’t know if I have the heart to restore it since it’s survived this far. Just missing the cups and one guard cover.
You're spot on there, super quiet and smooth running. Definitely check out eBay for finding replacement pieces. Took me multiple weeks of checking listings and using the "saved search" feature but eventually got the tool rest. I know I've seen a few lights and guard covers come available too. Good luck with yours!
I picked up one of these today for $35, but it claims to have the 220V motor but has a regular 110 cord on it and that appears to be factory. Also, would a 220 V motor need a start capacitor? Mine doesn't have one and when I plug it in, the motor turns, but VERY slowly. IS that because it's only getting 110v?? OR because there's no start capacitor? TIA Great Video series BTW!!
Would you post the wiring diagram for this Rockwell Delta grinder. I too am in a rebuild of the same machine, however the wiring insulation is "shooting craps". It would be very helpful. Thanks, D.R.
Hello.. I have the same grinder and unfortunately took the wire wheel and the stone out for replacement. And in the process managed to lose both nuts. Any idea we’re I could find replacements? Parts are discontinued and I’ve looked everywhere else.
If I were in your position, I think I'd create a saved search on eBay for "triple duty grinder" and keep an eye out. I know I've seen arbor nuts and washers come up for sale in the past.
Certainly, it was this eBay seller: www.ebay.com/str/Vintage-Delta-Rockwell-Parts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 I don't see the switch plate in their current listings but perhaps you could email them and ask if they are getting new stock listed. Best of luck with your project!
Great series of videos! I brought one home last week. I had one question into what type of bearing does it take? I took the old ones apart but am having trouble finding replacements. Would you happen to have any leads? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Great video! After looking for a while, I just found the exact same machine. Where did you find the led bulbs? Any chance you have a diagram for how you wired up the added light switch? Thanks!
I bought the bulbs off eBay. They are called "Ba15d Bayonet Base LED Bulb" -- many sellers are offering them (I bought the 7 watt variety). For the light switch wiring, there will be two wires in the base coming out of the motor that currently connect to the lights (my wire colors were white and black). Instead of connecting those two wires directly to the lights, disconnect one and run that wire (I picked black, doesn't matter which one you use) down the column to the switch, and run another wire from the other side of the switch back up the column and attach it to the lights where you disconnected the first wire. You just basically need to put the switch inline with one of the two wires going to the lights. That's all there is to it. Best of luck to you!
I rescued almost the exact same model from a government scrap pile. I need to move it. If anyone is interested. It is pretty much 100% original. Let me know. We can maybe work something out. I am in the greater Denver metro area.
You may also want to check out vintagemachinery.org. They have a huge collection of information on older equipment and a discussion/message forum where you'd probably get more eyeballs looking at your machine. Best of luck with it, glad to hear it may be saved from the scrapyard.
A+ Excellent job on the restoration!👍🏻⚒
Thank you, hope you enjoyed!
Awesome restoration and very enjoyable video series. Thanks for the paint and eBay tips. I imagine you’ve noticed the different between this grinder and the Chinese one.
Really no comparison on build quality, as you'd expect. Unfortunately for us all, the care and attention paid to modern tools pales in comparison to those made decades ago.
I am really astounded that you didn't just test the switch first with a multimeter. Entertaining anyway...
Could you please give some data on the bulbs? Like wattage, lumens , base type? Thanks!!
Entertaining, enjoyed the humor and also well edited. I just found one of these in a benchtop model last weekend. Super quiet grinder....all original, don’t know if I have the heart to restore it since it’s survived this far. Just missing the cups and one guard cover.
You're spot on there, super quiet and smooth running. Definitely check out eBay for finding replacement pieces. Took me multiple weeks of checking listings and using the "saved search" feature but eventually got the tool rest. I know I've seen a few lights and guard covers come available too. Good luck with yours!
Hi bro 👋👋👋 good to see you 🤝🤝🤝 very good restoration grinder 👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!
I picked up one of these today for $35, but it claims to have the 220V motor but has a regular 110 cord on it and that appears to be factory. Also, would a 220 V motor need a start capacitor? Mine doesn't have one and when I plug it in, the motor turns, but VERY slowly. IS that because it's only getting 110v?? OR because there's no start capacitor? TIA Great Video series BTW!!
Would you post the wiring diagram for this Rockwell Delta grinder. I too am in a rebuild of the same machine, however the wiring insulation is "shooting craps". It would be very helpful.
Thanks,
D.R.
I'll take a couple of pictures showing how the wire colors match up this weekend.
Where did you firnd the work light decal?
I believe it was eBay.
Hello.. I have the same grinder and unfortunately took the wire wheel and the stone out for replacement.
And in the process managed to lose both nuts.
Any idea we’re I could find replacements?
Parts are discontinued and I’ve looked everywhere else.
If I were in your position, I think I'd create a saved search on eBay for "triple duty grinder" and keep an eye out. I know I've seen arbor nuts and washers come up for sale in the past.
@@FrankenShop thank you!!
Do you know what year the grinder was made?
I honestly have no idea. If I had to hazard a guess, it would be late 60s or 70s.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm picking up this machine in a week! Can i ask where you sourced the light switch plate from?
Certainly, it was this eBay seller:
www.ebay.com/str/Vintage-Delta-Rockwell-Parts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
I don't see the switch plate in their current listings but perhaps you could email them and ask if they are getting new stock listed. Best of luck with your project!
Great series of videos! I brought one home last week. I had one question into what type of bearing does it take? I took the old ones apart but am having trouble finding replacements. Would you happen to have any leads? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Great video! After looking for a while, I just found the exact same machine. Where did you find the led bulbs? Any chance you have a diagram for how you wired up the added light switch? Thanks!
I bought the bulbs off eBay. They are called "Ba15d Bayonet Base LED Bulb" -- many sellers are offering them (I bought the 7 watt variety). For the light switch wiring, there will be two wires in the base coming out of the motor that currently connect to the lights (my wire colors were white and black). Instead of connecting those two wires directly to the lights, disconnect one and run that wire (I picked black, doesn't matter which one you use) down the column to the switch, and run another wire from the other side of the switch back up the column and attach it to the lights where you disconnected the first wire. You just basically need to put the switch inline with one of the two wires going to the lights. That's all there is to it. Best of luck to you!
@@FrankenShop Thanks so much!! Keep up the great work!
Sorry, I have a few more wiring questions... is there a way I could email you?
@@peterstephens0824 Sure, you can email me at
frankenshop19@gmail.com.
Great job and vidieo. Thank you.
What’s next?
Next is improvements to my table saw/cutting station.
I rescued almost the exact same model from a government scrap pile. I need to move it. If anyone is interested. It is pretty much 100% original. Let me know. We can maybe work something out. I am in the greater Denver metro area.
You may also want to check out vintagemachinery.org. They have a huge collection of information on older equipment and a discussion/message forum where you'd probably get more eyeballs looking at your machine. Best of luck with it, glad to hear it may be saved from the scrapyard.