Antique W. N. Mfg. Water Powered Grinder Grinding Wheel Sharpener Vintage CT Iron
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:16542558 | Brand: W.N. Mfg. Co. |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Modified Item: No |
Antique W.N. Mfg. Water Powered Grinder Grinding Wheel out of Manchester, Connecticut
Very cool and unique piece of early industrial tool history! W.N. Mfg. Co. Model 30 water-powered grind wheel allows a user to attach a hose this cast iron device that features an internal mechanism with multiple "catches" that are pushed by the water, subsequently turning the grind wheel! The stem that houses the drive shaft for the wheel appear to double as a grip allowing the operator to place t...he tool against their leg while grinding with the other hand. Just behind the grind wheel, there is also a smooth circular component with a u-shaped valley that looks like it could be used to turn an old leather belt to power some tool.
Grinder is in overall very good condition for its age! The grind wheel, itself, likely needs to be replaced if you wanted to use it. Other than that the wheel spins like silk!!!
A great eye-catcher to add to any collection...tools, Americana, etc., what have you! Act now as you're not likely to see another one any time soon!!
USPS Priority Shipping for $16.00. NEXT BIZ DAY shipping after payment...GUARANTEED!
Very cool and unique piece of early industrial tool history! W.N. Mfg. Co. Model 30 water-powered grind wheel allows a user to attach a hose this cast iron device that features an internal mechanism with multiple "catches" that are pushed by the water, subsequently turning the grind wheel! The stem that houses the drive shaft for the wheel appear to double as a grip allowing the operator to place t...he tool against their leg while grinding with the other hand. Just behind the grind wheel, there is also a smooth circular component with a u-shaped valley that looks like it could be used to turn an old leather belt to power some tool.
Grinder is in overall very good condition for its age! The grind wheel, itself, likely needs to be replaced if you wanted to use it. Other than that the wheel spins like silk!!!
A great eye-catcher to add to any collection...tools, Americana, etc., what have you! Act now as you're not likely to see another one any time soon!!
USPS Priority Shipping for $16.00. NEXT BIZ DAY shipping after payment...GUARANTEED!
