mattd860 162 #1 Posted September 11, 2014 I have an old 6" American made bench grinder that is top notch and works great but on one side it's missing the "washers" that sandwich the grinding wheel in place. I've tried using regular washers and making my own parts to work but so far I have had no success. What are these parts called??? I've called the manufacture - American Forge & Foundry but they will not sell the parts and claim they don't even sell bench grinders any more even though they are still being shown on their website. I need to know what you call these things so I can find them elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 503 #2 Posted September 11, 2014 I would be willing to bet that they do not actually manufacture the grinders they are selling but are rebranding someone else's. I would call one of their distributors, the other option would be to go to an industrial supply store(Fastenal, Grainger, ect.) near you and bring the part with you. They should be able to match it up with another brand as the shaft sizes are all common. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #3 Posted September 11, 2014 If you have a big box like LOWES nearby they may have them in their polishing wheel section I tools. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 162 #4 Posted September 11, 2014 If you have a big box like LOWES nearby they may have them in their polishing wheel section I tools. I've tried both Home Depot & Lowes as well as mom & pop hardware stores but have had no success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,710 #5 Posted September 11, 2014 Another source: McMaster-Carr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,195 #6 Posted September 11, 2014 You're looking for flange, or arbor washers. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_kw=arbor+washer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 162 #7 Posted September 11, 2014 You're looking for flange, or arbor washers. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_kw=arbor+washer THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,710 #8 Posted September 12, 2014 ASK CRAIG!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,571 #9 Posted September 12, 2014 Usually called wheel collars. The diameter of the motor shaft should be common with other 6" grinders. If so, check the Dewalt website for replacements. They should be interchangeable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 162 #10 Posted September 15, 2014 Usually called wheel collars. The diameter of the motor shaft should be common with other 6" grinders. If so, check the Dewalt website for replacements. They should be interchangeable. THANKS!! Did a quick google search for Dewalt Wheel Collar and look what I found - http://www.ereplacementparts.com/collarwheel-p-71987.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
