On Friday, February 5, 2021 at 6:13:16 PM UTC-6, wrote:
I was looking at the local auction and this homemade
grinder & stand caught my eye - link below -
... but I wasn't sure if the motor was sufficient .. ?

https://jantziauctions.hibid.com/lot...q=&ref=catalog

John T.

The motor was made in July 1956. Century Electric started in 1900. Now owned by Magnetek Century Electric. I have a Marathon Electric motor on my Delta Contractor table saw. It is also 1.5 HP. 115/230 volt, 12.8/6.4 Amp. Made in 1994 roughly. Compared to this 1956 Century motor. 115/230 volt, 19/9.5 Amp. Mine is 3450 compared to this ones 1750 rpm. My motor is a smaller diameter. Electric motors have changed over the years.

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex...l.aspx?id=2461