Anybody have any information about this grinder?

[Slowfriedchicken]

I found this in the bottom of my tool cabinet and I am wondering if anyone knows anything about it.

[JimboS1ice]

wow thats got some age to it... be nice if you could make out the model number, Metabo is a good brand

 

[wildroamer]

Possibly?

 

[pancing]

looks like it! the first metabo grinder with safety clutch! according to metabo tools australia facebook

 

[wildroamer]

It's the AG500, circa 1972 or 1973.

 

Just for git's and shiggle's I reached out to Metabo. Here's the response;

 

"Hello Todd,

That is indeed an old Metabo, our AG500. The AG500 was one of the key tools that got Metabo started in the USA. Metabo USA was founded in 1972, and there were some changes made to the AG500 shortly afterward, so I would have to guess the tool in the image was purchased in 1972 or perhaps 1973.

The first Metabo small angle grinder with safety slip clutch is the 1966 model, and, to this day, Metabo is the only brand of angle grinder that has a true mechanical safety slip clutch that helps to prevent injuries from kickback. We are celebrating the 50^th anniversary of this tool, you can find more about that here:

 

https://www.facebook.com/MetaboUSA/photos/a.10150929772656279.419047.283952071278/10153857433926279/?type=3&theater

 

Thanks for making contact, great to see our tools still out there after so much time…."

[Logan]

That's a pretty cool find

[BMack37]

1 hour ago, wildroamer said:

It's the AG500, circa 1972 or 1973.

 

Just for git's and shiggle's I reached out to Metabo. Here's the response;

 

"Hello Todd,

That is indeed an old Metabo, our AG500. The AG500 was one of the key tools that got Metabo started in the USA. Metabo USA was founded in 1972, and there were some changes made to the AG500 shortly afterward, so I would have to guess the tool in the image was purchased in 1972 or perhaps 1973.

The first Metabo small angle grinder with safety slip clutch is the 1966 model, and, to this day, Metabo is the only brand of angle grinder that has a true mechanical safety slip clutch that helps to prevent injuries from kickback. We are celebrating the 50^th anniversary of this tool, you can find more about that here:

 

https://www.facebook.com/MetaboUSA/photos/a.10150929772656279.419047.283952071278/10153857433926279/?type=3&theater

 

Thanks for making contact, great to see our tools still out there after so much time…."

 

Awesome research and great response from Metabo! I knew it was a cool find but wow, it's really a gem!

[JimboS1ice]

That's pretty awesome

Jimbo

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[Slowfriedchicken]

Thanks everyone for the quick responses. It still runs good and I use it almost everyday. How much would something like this cost?

[jswoger1986]

Thanks everyone for the quick responses. It still runs good and I use it almost everyday. How much would something like this cost?

Not nearly as much as it has made for you and by the sounds of it will continue making u

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[Andrius]

Really great find, I think ot's easy 200 USD for it