Vintage Henry Baker hand-crank bench grinder / wheel sharpener – cast-iron clamp mount

Vintage Henry Baker hand-crank bench grinder presented as a solid restoration project. This compact, clamp-mounted manual sharpener retains its original badge and wooden crank handle; the cast-iron body and abrasive wheel are present and complete. The piece shows strong workshop character and would suit someone who wants an authentic period tool to restore, display or cannibalise for parts.

Practical for collectors, restorers and vintage tool enthusiasts — or for a workshop wanting a non-powered grinder that can be returned to service. The unit suits decorative display, parts donors or a restoration project: from repaint and lubrication to new wheel/re-fastening it can be revived by a handy owner. Its small clamp base would suit a bench edge or tractor shed shelf once refurbished.

– Includes: single hand-crank bench grinder / abrasive wheel with wooden handle and clamp-mount hardware (single unit)
– Condition: heavily surface-rusted, dirty, chipped/peeling paint; overall well-worn but all main parts visible
– Measurements: not provided
– Working status: hand-crank tested — spins but stiff / binds (manual test)
– Known faults: heavy surface rust and corrosion on wheel and fasteners; corroded nuts/bolts; wooden handle worn and flaking; wheel and moving parts likely need cleaning, lubrication or bearing work