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Manufactured/Badged by:
Valley Electric Corp.
St. Louis, MO

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	1" diameter shaft @ wheel
Submitted By:	Nelson Belanger

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Grinder/Buffer
Date of Manufacturer:	1920 to 1938
Serial Number:	unknown
Last Updated	2/18/2026 11:13:47 AM

Comments:

This grinder/buffer was a local find. It has a 1-1/8" diameter shaft that reduces to 1" dia. at the wheels. Repulsion Induction Motor is single phase, 1750 RPM, currently wired for 115 volts. Unfortunately, the motor data plate is missing from this machine.

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Comments: Front view
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Comments: Stand with manufacturer's logo
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Comments: Switch
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Comments: Side view of switch - note condition of wiring
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Comments: A peak inside motor (as found).
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Comments: Machinery supplier's badge: R. J. Madden Co. Detroit, Mich.
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