Meat grinder restoring...need some feed back

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Lunchmeat1964

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Dec 19, 2024
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Got this grinder for next to nothing and decided to try and restore this old piece. Couple of issues I am working thru but need some help. No information as to the make and model, weights a ton, I assume it is a commercial grinder. says its 110/220 no switch only a direct plug 110 but trips the breaker (got to check my breaker and see what its rated at) If anyone knows the make and model that would also help. What oil goes into the gear box area? Finally freed up the motor and auger.
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You can almost bet that's a Hobart. They very freely give up information since they got bought out by miller. I bet if you call them they would send you a technical manual for free and your email. That's what they did for me I own a huge old Hobart Titan welder/generator that they've been giving me a lot of info on and free books and everything.
 
You can almost bet that's a Hobart. They very freely give up information since they got bought out by miller. I bet if you call them they would send you a technical manual for free and your email. That's what they did for me I own a huge old Hobart Titan welder/generator that they've been giving me a lot of info on and free books and everything.
Should I reach out to Miller or does Hobart still have a main office to contact
 
Found the HOBART phone number, will give them a call and see what happens. Not much info on the grinder as far as model or any numbers in fact.
 
Also, I'm sure you've already done this, but do a search for "Vintage Hobart Grinders".
I saw a bunch of pictures in the Images that resembled your grinder.
 
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Yep, I have looked at nauseum on so many pictures of Hobarts but nothing that fits the description. Some are close but the back is different. Mine has slots like a breather for the electric motor. Well, I have got the motor running good now. I have the grinder split up into parts, degreasing everything so I can repaint it. Need to clean out the gear area of old grease and refill, totally disgusting with old oil lol. Got the feeder and auger separated finally, now I have wire brushed it all and it goes together like a hot knife thru butter. Satisfying to resurrect and old piece like this. Ill post some updated pictures as I go along
 
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I know the feeling of satisfaction you get doing a job like this.
I used to rebuild old mower engines when I was a kid.
(yes, we had gas engines way back then) :)
 
Found a part that said Chicago Scale and Slicer Co. L32R #32 blade and plate. More research to come. Got the housing painted so far, still working on getting the grease out of the gear area
 
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Found a part that said Chicago Scale and Slicer Co.
Good . You just have to keep looking . I've done some 40's and 50's floor model shop equipment .
I'm pretty good at the research part of it , but you just need to keep looking .
Search any numbers or names you find . A stamp on a machined part .
Also if you have a smart phone use the camera search thing . Yields some usable results sometimes .

I used to rebuild old mower engines when I was a kid.
I did too . My Dad used to take me downtown to a Briggs and Stratton service center to get parts . Huge building . Flash forward to me working as a Carpenter . Got sent out to remodel an a vacant building in the city , and it was this old Briggs place that I went to as a kid .
Gave me kind of a weird feeling . Lol .
 
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