Gonna restore this old Globe slicer

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rowsdower

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Sep 2, 2011
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Goshen, IN
Finding that there was no earthly way I could get a decent meat slicer that is less than 30 years old, I've been checking craigslist on and off and this weekend found what I was looking for. A lady posted this old Globe that she was afraid to even plug in. I ended up giving her $25 for it, figuring that if nothing else I could sell the sharpener for $100+ and come out ok.

Based on my research I think it's a model A4077, probably from the 1950s. As it was, the blade was rusted to the platter thing and the motor just hummed when I plugged it in.



With a judicious application of PB Blaster and elbow grease I have been able to get it almost completely broken down and the motor now seems to run well, but it has a bit of a tapping noise to it. Any thoughts on the health of the motor based on this brief clip?



I still think it's well worth spending the money for such things as a new switch and maybe a new blade. I'm really looking forward to stripping it down to bare metal and making it look like a million bucks. It'll be a great winter project.
 
I wish you luck on that. I have one I replaced the motor on (burned up). Now I wish I had kept the old motor to have rewound when I have $. As is, the motor I put on is not a totally enclosed motor. I have to be very careful when cleaning it and the motor is very under-rated. I had to machine an adaptor to make it fit.

 I think the motor may be your biggest issue, It should not make that sound. I would tear it down and find the reason for it, but I don't expect everyone to be able to do that. Your choices are simple, use as is until there is a bigger problem or have a pro look at it. The pro likely won't be cheap. Could just be a bad bearing or loose part, cheap fixes but the labor getting there is a killer.

 Personally, For the $25 you got in it, I'd run it til it dies, then decide wheither to invest more in it.

 Great machine to have around.
 
I was thinking the same thing. But I think my dad knows a guy who does this kind of work, so I may be able to work that connection and at least have it looked at. Thanks for your thoughts.
 
Did you ever get this old Globe back into shape?? I'd love to hear it...and see some pics. I just bought the same model (I think) for $325, but it works great
and has been used recently. It does need an in depth cleaning and a new coat of paint. I can't wait to use it.

Thanks,

Tom Smith
 
I still have the Globe from our small family butcher shop. It has a lot of miles on it but I still use it weekly. Mostly as a sourdough bread slicer but occasionally for meat.

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