Made in USA. Collectible Thor Grinder Bench Mount. Model 118. Have to screw it down or it runs like a dog unleashed! Tons of fun reading at bottom of page on this great historic company at the great Wikipedia.
Grinding wheel diameters is around 4". Over all width of tool is 10" x 6" tall and 5" deep. Nice weight at 8 1/2 pound. only issues is plastic eye guard has crack/breaks but still screws down and cord has cut but didn't see frayed wires so put electrical tape around that spot. Both shown in last 2 pictures. Small yet 8 1/2 pound so a portable heavy weight. Starts out slow then rips. Had this for years sorry to see it go.
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The Thor Power Tool Company was a manufacturer of tools, washing machines, motorcycles, vacuum cleaners, rotary irons, electric ranges, kitchen sinks, speed snips, electric shoe shine machines, and the Juvenator.
Thor was founded in 1893 by four men: John D. Hurley, Edward Hurley, John Patrick Hopkins, and Roger Charles Sullivan.[i] In 1894, another Thor brother, Neil C. Hurley Sr., was added to the Thor board of directors. The company would soon be organized and later known as the Independent Pneumatic Tool Company.
Product code: Vintage Thor Speed deals Grinder Table Bench Grinder Model 118 RPM 3450