Tanite Grinder

[smtwins]

I acquired this little grinder for my blacksmith shop. Does anyone have any info on this company. It was Pat. 1879 and made in Stroudsburg Monroe Co.PA. Thanks Mike

[wegotallama]

Holy smokes! What a cool piece

I have never seen anything quite like it.

It was made close to home - have to look into it.

[wegotallama]

Here is a link (if the admin allows this) to some info on Tanite.

http://www.titaniumstudios.com/toolj...tegrinder.html

[Tim Litzenberger]

Two years ago I purchased the base of a Tanite grinder at a sale in Kutztown,PA. At the time I did not know what I was going to do with it but the casting and workmanship caught my eye. When I started to clean the 1/4" of grease of the unit, I found it was painted green red and white. I then realized they were the colors of the Italian flag. So I repainted as found to honor the old Italian.
I had a friend make a shaft and I installed numerous pulleys and a fly wheel. I use the unit as belt pulley speed/reducer. Plus I can run two pieces of equipment with one engine. See photo's Tim
PS This unit gets a lot of attention at shows!!

[wegotallama]

Originally Posted by Tim Litzenberger

Two years ago I purchased the base of a Tanite grinder at a sale in Kutztown,PA. At the time I did not know what I was going to do with it but the casting and workmanship caught my eye. When I started to clean the 1/4" of grease of the unit, I found it was painted green red and white. I then realized they were the colors of the Italian flag. So I repainted as found to honor the old Italian.
I had a friend make a shaft and I installed numerous pulleys and a fly wheel. I use the unit as belt pulley speed/reducer. Plus I can run two pieces of equipment with one engine. See photo's Tim
PS This unit gets a lot of attention at shows!!

Very ingenious!

[smtwins]

Tim, great redo on the base. I see all the green grass in the photo and can't wait for shows to start again. Thanks for the great pictures. Mike