Hey everyone,
Found this old grinder from Luther Grinder MFG Co. that I believe used to be in my grandfather's workshop. Seems to work pretty well. Turns smoothly and overall seems to be in pretty good shape so I think I'd like to try to bring her back into service in my shop. All of the bolts were easy to turn and the whole thing comes apart easily with one exception.
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It looks like there is a piece that is broken on the top of the case which is visible in the following picture. I can't tell if that's damage or if it's supposed to be open like that for lubrication or something. As you can see in the pic, someone shimmed a small piece of a beer can in there and I really don't know what that was for. The case closes up tightly and everything still functions without the shim.
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The only problem I'm having right now is that I don't really know how to get the old wheel off.
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If anyone has any tips on what tools/methods to use to remove the wheel, as well as any restoration tips in general, I'd love to hear them. Hoping to get this thing cleaned up, get a new wheel on it, and add it to my sharpening station.