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EXHIBIT 5.1
June 8, 2000
Electroglas, Inc.
2901 Coronado Drive
Santa Clara, California 95054
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-8 to be filed by
Electroglas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2000 (the "Registration Statement"), relating
to the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of 1,000,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock, $0.01 par value (the "Shares"). The Shares
are reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan.
As counsel to the Company, we have examined the proceedings taken by the Company
in connection with the registration of the Shares.
It is our opinion that the Shares, when issued and sold in the manner
described in the Registration Statement and the related Prospectus, will be
legally and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement and further consent to all references to us in the Registration
Statement and any amendments thereto.
Very truly yours,
/s/ MORRISON & FOERSTER, LLP
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