GMF 8" Grinder - Restoration In Progress

[Morbius]

This is a project I picked up a while ago and just got stuck into recently during the holidays.

It's not as impressive as some of the restoration jobs I've seen here, but it is a start.

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I have yet to nickel plate the switch plate and all of the nuts and bolts.

[bueller]

Looks great! Have to admit I'm a sucker for the old GMF grinders, they have a great style about them.

[Simplicity]

There fun projects
Can’t wait too see the finished product.
There’s been a few done on this forum over the years.

Cheers Matt,

[h3rbie]

That grinder looks great. What condition was it in when you obtained it?

I ask because I picked up a 1HP GMF Bench Grinder recently - almost original condition with a few minor issues. It could do with a clean-up but otherwise I could just about leave it as-is (it is a grey one). I'm not sure whether to invest the time in restoring it. I can post pictures if interested.

[dinosour]

Great grinder. My dad has one , never had to do any work to it and it still takes approx. 4 mins to run down when switched off

[Vann]

...It's not as impressive as some of the restoration jobs I've seen here, but it is a start...

Restoration job? WIP photos required please (you don't get off that lightly ).

Cheers, Vann.