recognize this sharpener?

[daveb 1]

Hello all

I had this sharpener for about 25 years. I remember it was really difficult to get even edges with . It would take me doing a ton of adjustments . I was about 14 when I started with it. I put it away for the last 12 years or so because I wasn't skating as much and not sharpening my skates nearly as much.

Fast foward 2 girls 7 & 5 that now play hockey. I am coaching and back on the ice 4 days a week with coaching and playing. I was thinking of buying a new machine.

I set the machine back up and now I see why it was so difficult. It appears the stone is not paralell with the table. I have never used another machine before ,but I would think thats not good. I am not sure though. If any one has more info on this thing I appreciate it.

There is only a name of trademaster on the motor. No other markings.

Thanks...

Dave

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[beerleaguecaptain 999]

Didn't the Pilgrims bring that over on the Mayflower?

[daveb 1]

They might have. I am thinking this is what harbor freight would sell if they sold skate sharpeners.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Yeah, it looks like a standard bench grinder with a table around it.