Cooper S.E. Ball Bearing Grinder made and guaranteed by Sunbeam Corporation Limited. Grinders like this example have been made the same since the early 1900s, with this grinder thought to have been produced in the 1960s. It is belt driven, with the other end of the belt being attached to an engine; the same engine that would have powered the overhead shearing equipment in shearing sheds. It was common for shearing teams to bring their own equipment, especially pre-1960 as most shearing sheds were not connected to power, and shearers preferred to work with their own equipment. The engines that powered the shears and grinder were typically fuelled with kerosene or petrol. The large circular disks are attached to the bolt that protrudes from the grinder and fastened tightly with a nut. An example of seeing a similar grinder in action can be found on the following link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7eimI_Gm9o. Inventor Frederick Wolseley made the world's first commercially successful power-shearing system in Australia in 1888. US company Cooper, which had been founded in 1843 as a maker of sheep dip, began selling Wolseley equipment in the USA in 1895. The Chicago Flexible Shaft Company successfully entered the power-shearing market a few years later and entered a joint venture with Cooper. It set up a branch in Sydney and sold shearing sets, and engines to power them, into the Australian market. In 1921 the US parent company, realising it needed to make products whose sales were not as seasonal as those of shearing equipment, made its first household appliances and branded them Sunbeam. In 1933, changes in exchange rates and taxes led the company to manufacture engines and shearing equipment in Australia via subsidiary Cooper Engineering, which changed its name to Sunbeam in 1946. Although most Australians know of this company as a major manufacturer of household appliances, its rural division flourished and retained the Sunbeam name for shearing equipment even after it was taken over by New Zealand company Tru-Test in 2001. The grinder is formed from a central arch shaped block of green painted metal. Much of this paint has been lost to age, leaving the grinder in a ‘farm used’ condition with much surface oxidation present. On the front of the arch is a specification plate, reading “Cooper S.E. ball bearing grinder. Made and guaranteed by Sunbeam”. At the foot of the arch, three bolt holes are found for securing the grinder to the base of a solid wooden surface. Two of the bolt holes are found on the front of the grinder, with another found on the rear. From the central arch, a bolt protrudes to the right of the grinder. This large bolt is for securing a grinding plate to the grinder. Above the central arch is a pendulum which holds the comb / cutter that is being sharpened. From the pendulum, a large arm extends down (not pictured) to meet and strike the plate spinning at a rapid speed. On the left-hand side of the central arch of the grinder, a wheel is found which a belt is attached to for power. This belt is then attached to a separate engine, spinning the wheel and hence powering the grinder. The wheel is partially covered with a section of protective bent tube, designed to provide protection from the rapidly spinning wheel. Below this wheel is the belt shifter. It is designed to move the protective bent tube from one side of the grinder to the other, to accommodate the grinder in the setup of different shearing sheds. The two separate grinding plates are identical. They have a slight slope for sharpening the comb and cutters in the correct method, with a slight bias towards the base, or “tooth”, of the equipment. The disks have a large central bolt for attaching to the grinder. They have tags on the horizontal axis of the grinding plates, for securing the plates in transportation, and to help with initial alignment when setting up the grinder. The reverse of these grinding plates has the same green painted metal finish found on the grinder. This paint is also in a ‘farm used’ condition, with surface oxidation present. The grinder would be provided from the factory with a comb holder, shifter for securing the grinding plates, emery cloth and emery glue. The emery cloth is what does the actual grinding and is applied to the grinding disks, replacing once well worn. These items can be seen in the final images in the multimedia section, showcasing advertising for this grinder. Plate. Inscribed. “Cooper / S.E. BALL BEARING GRINDER / MADE AND GUARANTEED BY / Sunbeam / CORPORATION LIMITED / SYDNEY MELBOURNE / ADELAIDE BRISBANE ”sheep shearing, shearing equipment, sunbeam, grinder

Cast iron sheep shears grinder.Cast iron sheep shears grinder.shearing, sutton, mrs sutton, mr st john

Instruction - 4 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "Wheel Grinders Runningsheds and Wheel Grinder Procedure" Details duties of workmen who undertook wheel grinding, training, procedures, preparation, procedure, cutting out of motors, wheel gauges, flanges and notes procedures for trams 750, 751 and 980. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, pitmen, instructions, procedures, wheels

John Berrill & Sons pigment grinder was patented in NY c1860. It was used to grind down pigment to mix with linseed oil, to make paint, before commercial paints became availableCast Iron pigment mill. "J. Berrill, Mfg. Waterville, NY"pigment grinder, painting, painting and decorating, trades, tools, j. berrill, john berrill and sons

Large print illustration of No. 1 Reciprocating Grinder, grinding the curves of the new St. Kilda Junction, for the Wellington St. bypass, Oct. 1968. Print published by Windsor Publications as their No. 10 of a series. Tower Hotel in the background. Printed on heavy cardboard with a gloss sheet. See "Time-line history of Melbourne's Government, Cable and Electric Trams and Buses".trams, tramways, melbourne, reciprocating grinder, st kilda junction, windsor publications

Grinder 2 wheel belt driven. Imported by McPherson & Sons Melbourne. One arm used for attaching a motor broken bench mounted Circa 1920 Length 1200mm width 200mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, grinder

Portable bench mounted hand grinder.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Many people used their spice grinders or a mortar and pestle to grind the roasted beans into a powder. Japy Freres & Co were mostly known as watch and clock movement makers, they also manufactured coffee grinders. The company ceased in the 1930s. A square wooden and metal antique hand operated French coffee grinder mill, manufactured by Japy Freres & Co (Beaucourt Paris, France). The grinder has a wooden body and an iron lid and mechanism with a metal turning handle and knob. The metal top is attached by screws. It has a broken brass knob on the pull out wooden drawer below. The moveable lid allows the beans to be poured into the funnel to be ground by the internal mechanism.'Japy Freres & Co B.E. S.C.D.G.' is stamped on a brass plate at the front top of the grinder attached by two screws.coffee grinders, coffee accessories, coffee, food processing equipment, kitchen equipment

A belt driven bench twin wheel grinder. Painted red and has A3 EBS stamped on front. Height 240mm length 420mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Grinder for grain, metal with square grain holder situated on top of grinding mechanism with turning handle. Made by "THE ARCADE MFG CO FREEPORT ILL. USA. Has "No 1 Patent Apld. For" stamped on front.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Hand-crank coffee grinders were widely used before the advent of electric grinders. This style was commonly used in homes, small cafés, and general stores. Grinding mechanism: The beans were poured into the hopper, then manually ground by turning the crank, which would produce ground coffee collected at the bottom. Such grinders were also sometimes repurposed for grinding spices or grains.A manual cast iron coffee grinder, painted off-white, with visible chipping and rust spots. Features a large hopper (bowl-shaped) at the top, designed to hold coffee beans before grinding. The main grinding mechanism is housed in a rounded central body, secured with a latch that allows access to the internal burrs for cleaning. A hand-crank handle extends from the side, with a wrapped grip for easier operation. The base is wide and flat, designed for mounting onto a surface or table.coffee, grinder, kitchen, household item

Instructions for the installation operation and care of Coooper electric shearing gear and grindersInstructions for the installation operation and care of Coooper electric shearing gear and grinders.shearing, cooper engineering company pty ltd sunbeam corporation limited

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of one of the rail grinders inside a depot - not well exposed. Photo Wal Jack c1954.trams, tramways, work trams, grinder

Brought to Australia in the 1950s by Dutch migrants. These coffee grinders were in common use in the 1940s amd 1950s as an altrrnative to wall-mounted coffee grinders. They were operated by clamping the grinder between one' knees. The drinking of coffee is a highly social ritual among Dutch people. They brought this ritual with nthem to Australia as is evidenced by the number of coffee grinders and other coffee psraphernalia donated to the DAHC.Coffee grinder, wooden body, metal top. Wooden drawer in bottom, metal contaner for ground coffee. Metal top has circular raised section which has an opening with sliding lid to put in coffee beans. Metal handle with wooden knob in centre of top, connects with grinding mechanism inside metal top. Pe De on front above drawer.coffee grinder, kitchen ware

This manual coffee grinder likely dates from the late 19th to early 20th century, a period when household coffee grinding was common before pre-ground coffee became widespread. Made in Wolverhampton, an industrial hub in England known for metal goods and domestic wares, this type of grinder was exported to colonies and used in rural households across Australia. It would have been a key kitchen tool for ensuring fresh coffee and reflects both domestic routines and international trade in manufactured goods of the era.A vintage tabletop manual coffee grinder, manufactured in Wolverhampton, England. The grinder features a square wooden base housing a drawer for collecting ground coffee, topped by a metal grinding mechanism. At the top sits a ceramic or enamelled bowl-shaped hopper (white interior, rusted rim), used to hold coffee beans. A central vertical shaft connects to a large, curved cast iron crank handle with a turned wooden grip (now missing or replaced). The grinder shows significant wear, rust, and patina from age and use, especially on the iron components. A circular maker's badge or emblem is present on the front face, partially obscured by age and corrosion."MANUFACTURERS Wolverhampton"household item, coffee, kitchen, grinding

Many people used their spice grinders or a mortar and pestle to grind the roasted beans into a powder. A vintage metal and brass coffee grinder with a curved shaped turning handle which has a turned wooden knob at the end. There is a brass knob on the pull out drawer at the bottom. The brass maker's crest on the front has a lion, unicorn and crown on a shield.'J & J Siddons Warranted'. Brass Maker's 'crest on the front has a lion, unicorn and a crown on a shield'.coffee grinders, coffee accessories, coffee, food processing equipment, kitchen equipment

A hand operated knife/blade sharpener was a very important implement for farmers to keep tools in good working condition. A hand-operated grinding and blade sharpening wheel. It has a wooden handle, stone wheel and a clamp for attachment to a flat surface. grinder knife-sharpener

Grinding stone on standflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, grinding stone

Grinding wheel, stone belt driven from the steam engine used for sharpening tools. Has a copper tub on top for water to run onto wheel.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, grinding wheel

Old farm kitchen tool used for mincing meat manually.Used at Tawonga, in the Kiewa Valley, by resident Des WartonCast iron with dull smooth surface consisting of a tap to screw it onto a table, a barrel enclosing the auger that turns when the handle is wound around and forces the meat to spill out of a circular grinder. The hand crank is curved with a wooden knob . The outlet is oval shaped.Embossed on barrel: "Universal" Embossed on outlet "2" Embossed on handle "L.F. & c - New Britain Conn U.S.A."household tool, kitchen, meat mincer, grinder, universal no. 2

Colour slide - Kodachrome cardboard mount of W3 667 (Moreland 15) and Grinder No. 1 outside one of the sheds at Bylands. Photo by Ron Scholten - slide dated Nov. 76trams, tramways, w3 class, grinder, work trams, tmsv, bylands, tram 667, tram 1

Etching, aquatint and electric grinderSigned and dated 'Jenny Peterson 2002' lower right corner under printed image. Titled 'Helmet' centred under below printed image. Edition 10/40, numbered lower left under printed image.

Black and white photograph of - A3 size - of No. 1 Reciprocating Grinder at St Kilda junction, at the time being reconstructed for Queens Way and Wellington St bypass, c1969. Photo No. 10. Part of a series of photos by the Publisher. Has details of the publisher and printer Has the Junction Hotel with a large advert for Dunlop tyres in the background.Has in pencil "TMSV" in top right hand corner on rear.trams, tramways, grinder, st kilda junction, trackwork, tram 1

Black and White photograph of grinder car 10 or 10W westbound in Victoria Parade late 1960's or early 1970's Shows the hedges that lined this section of track and a tram stop shelter at about Clarendon St East Melbourne.trams, tramways, victoria parade, grinder, shelters, tram stops, service tramcars, tram 10, tram 10w

This object was used for grinding coffee beans. Originally purchased by Susan Barnett for $2.50 in an 'OP' shop.A honey coloured wooden coffee grinder with a metal lid and a red handle.BE/ (insignia in centre of a dog straddling a globe) / HA / GESCHMIEDETES MALHWERKdrinks, coffee grinder, dink comsumption, george evans collection