Belt grinder forum an attachment to a regular bench grinder isn't going to be anywhere near as good as a regular belt grinder. Jul 27, 2018 · These are the people who make a grinder producer's life miserable, and then go on various forums and bad mouth the grinder producer for "not helping" when all that was needed was a bit of easy research and personal responsibility. May 29, 2022 · Hey there, I know there are countless post on the forums regarding belt sanders. 5 hp dc motor. May 8, 2024 · Has anybody used one of the Vevor grinders? They are sold as 2X82", but easy to cut 3 or 4 inches off the tool bar to make a 2X72 grinder. Thanks Jan 2, 2025 · Regarding the first, I've been running my 2x90 grinder on a 1 HP TEFC motor for six years, and so long as the belt is sharp, I have yet to exceed the motor's capacity. 5kW (2HP) TEFC motor driving an 82" belt, and I’ll do what I need to to put a 72" belt on it because that’s the size I can get in the belts I want. North Ridge Tool: By far the most expensive, but also a reputation for being the best based on how they do the machining to ridiculous tolerances. The TW-90 only has one tool arm slot, 1. And if you have the bearings these wheels would only cost you time to try out. Also, check out file/gough jigs. Main question is motor speed. It is great Dec 3, 2023 · All Activity Home Machinery and power tools Grinders, Sanders, etc Building my Jer Schmidt Gen 2 2x72 belt grinder Feb 15, 2024 · Hello all. So clos Feb 17, 2009 · Also, the belt grinder gets used a lot for general metalwork- I just did a house full of book shelves with some forged and mostly cut/fabricated steel and used an old 967 belt for cleanup on about a brazillian parts- couldn't believe how much work I got out of it, paid for itself many times over after it was way too shabby to use for knives. What grit Jun 16, 2019 · I am about ready to invests in a 2x72 belt grinder, At this point i only make knives for friends and family, i would like to get a good 2x72 belt grinder I have had an chance in the past to use an expensive grinder, nice but out of my price range. Were in the 1000 dollar ish price range i was wondering if anyone had any experience with the vevor 2×82 and if its hard to convert it to a 2×72 if its actually wort Jul 14, 2017 · If you are using the forum's search tool rather than a Google site search, you're going to have a bad time. I saw a Youtube video I Built A Better Belt Grinder…Here’s How - YouTube where a guy designed and built a 2 x 48 and it looke… Aug 2, 2018 · Years ago I made both a belt grinder and a belt sander; the belt grinder 2" wide the belt sander 4" wide both with 36" belts. I'm fairly new to this and was wondering if anyone had insight on a reliable belt grinder. May 5, 2013 · Just a quick question on belt grinders. I'm just starting out with knife & sword making and want to invest in a belt grinder to make grinding bevels (and my life) easier. Edited February 15, 2018 by Conner Michaux Feb 26, 2012 · I finally got around to putting a belt on my homemade belt grinder. Thanks in advance! Sep 22, 2018 · I've been looking for a while for a good belt grinder and I came across this forum. Recently, a talented CAD user (who was building a grinder off my plans) was courteous enough to model the grinder and each Oct 17, 2007 · Hello, I seem to recall someone had dxf (cad) files for a 2x72 platen assembly and grinder base assembly. Then mosey on over to the Tools and Tool making Forum and check out the threads on grinders. Feb 7, 2018 · You might try searching for "no weld grinder plans" It's been a long time since I was thinking of going that route, but I seem to remember there was an entire sub-culture of people sharing plans for bolt-together home built grinders. Sorry some of the pics are blurry but you can get the idea. Seems to me a 4-inch belt grinder would work well on a 2 to 3-inch 14g 304SS pipe. One at 1800rpm and the other at 3600rpm. Nov 24, 1999 · I sharpen edge down (belt runs downward) on the platen. Our adjustable heavy duty KMG belt grinder is the most loved heavy duty bench top belt sander for knifemaking, tool making and custom metal work. What is the importance of a 4 inch drive wheel vs say a 3 inch drive wheel? Also if bigger is better why not have a 5-6 inch drive wheel? Just curious as it seems most wheels im seeing online are 4 inch. The drive wheel mounted direct to the motor. Feb 25, 2011 · Hello, I am looking to purchase a belt grinder in Europe. Started by machining . Any Mar 22, 2021 · Im a entry lv blacksmith and im starting to do a lil blade smithing my friend and i are geting ready to buy our first belt grinder. My son gave me a $300 big river gift card and I would like to get a belt grinder. Somewhat expensive, but they possibly will cut carbide tools, preferably with a contact wheel I am guessing here. It seems that where i live in ontario, is an expensive venture to get a 2''x72'' grinder shipped. mypsf umuul cyskn ngdi yxiouf udgl knzan jfgcq emai gpwmvwr yntnsy vbxtju uds afrsu tqtiz