BENCH GRINDER
c. 1950 - 2014A double bench grinder, has one fixed and one free wheeling pulley centrally located between the two grindstones, so more than one machine can be operated off the same motor. The base has four holes; one in each corner, so it can be mounted on a bench.
Two bars extend each side parallel to the wheels with a handrest to use when grinding.
There is text on a plaque on the front part of the base. The metal plates attached to the plaque have characters placed into it.
This machine was used in the furniture trade in the 1950s by Richard Wilson in his workshop located on Seventh Road Armadale. He was a local furniture and cabinet maker whose house was located next door to the workshop. The property was purchased by John and Lynn Visser in 19%%.
Details
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[SAGAR / BENCH GRINDER / Reg. Design No. 24423 / H.P.Regd. Serial No. / SAGAR MANUFACTURING CO. LIMITED / ADELAIDE - SOUTH AUSTRALIA]
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Aesthetic: Machinery used in the local furniture business typical of the 1950s.
Provenance: The bench grinder was used by Richard Wilson in his furniture workshop on Seventh Road Armadale which was next door to his home. The piece remained in the workshop when John and Lyn Visser purchased it and held onto it.
Representativeness: Of machinery used to make domestic furniture typical of Australian homes in the 1950s.
Condition: Complete and good condition.
Rarity: A piece of machinery used by Richard Wilson a local furniture maker.
