This is a pdf stepbystep instruction to help you build your own. Free collaborative belt grinder plans in cad formats. The kalamazoo industries model s272 2 x 72 belt grinder comes standard with a industrial 1hp 1ph or 3ph tefc motor, belt speed 5400 sfpm, 3 and 112 quickchange contact wheels, steel construction, one knob tracking, easy belt change level, cast iron work table with 58th slot and a multi position steel work platen that rotates 365. Mike, i havent built a grinder in a lot of years now. Reason why we chose to have it cnc machined is because a cnc machine can hold tolerances up to 0. The feedback ive heard is that its a little light in the construction for heavy grinding. Ks690hv 6 x 90 inch heavy duty industrial horizontal belt.
For making your own knife grinder or industrial grinder polisher. Flange bearing were not modeled because they have not been decided upon, could be four bolt flange, 2 bolt flange or custom mounted with a step pulley at the drive end. But damn its ugly, and doesnt come with accessories. That is the recommended power and speed for the grinder. I do have other belt grinders but seldom ever use anything else. In this video ill show you how i made a belt grinder. Ks690hv 6 x 90 inch heavy duty industrial horizontal belt grinder is a versatile belt grinder is a heavy duty, direct drive unit that comes standard with an 8. This simple webbased tool lets you merge pdf files in batches.
The belt sander also offers an important advantage over disc sanders. From the ubiquitous 2 x 72 belt grinders which are popluar within the. All of our machines come assembled, we offer many different options with our grinders to fit our customers needs. My shoulder was really getting mad at me after another 4 hours of file work every couple days. One of the two rollers is powered, and the other roller creates the tension needed to prevent the grinding belt from slipping. Belt grinder homemade belt grinder featuring a contact wheel adapted from an caster. Homemade mokumegane ive been wanting to make some bolster material from a blend of copper and brass for some time. I will probably combine a disc sander and table, and enable slack or platen sanding. You should follow recommendations to be safe using these grinders. Shank knives how to build a belt grinder, how to make your. I made a belt guard to fit around the pulleys and belt.
The 6000 belt grinder is a heavy duty grinder with a robust design. Unfollow belt grinder to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Before using this beltdisc sander, read this manual and follow all its safety rules and operating instructions. The multifaceted g241020 has exchange able support arms, so you can. So i set out to design my own and i shamelessly borrowed as many ideas as i could. I have been wanting a 2 x 72 belt grinder ever since i started making knives on my wimpy 4 x 36 belt sander. Get belt grinder at best price with product specifications. Belt length does not matter as i can have them made up locally.
Any attachment or table can be fitted in the two slots in the frame, and the grinder. Nov 23, 20 this 72 knife makers belt grinder was made with 2 steel box tubing. I will probably combine a disc sander and table, and enable. We cover each grinder with a 1year parts warranty and lifetime technical support by phone. Belt grinder blueprints grinders, sanders, etc i forge. How to build kmg type belt sander thedyslexiccraftsman. The concept of this project is to share and improve belt grinder designs in a free and open way. I clean carpets for a living and my right shoulder gets enough strain from that.
Belt grinder blueprints grinders, sanders, etc i forge iron. A belt grinder or a belt sander are power tools that should be handled carefully. Freeidaho homemade two cristal 72 belt this submarine sandwich is both group a vertical and a horizontal two efficient bridge design x 72 wilmont tag 101 the trail one hundred one is a brand new construct in belted ammunition. Includes dimensions and photos of an assembled unit. Does anyone know of any plans for something like this. Before you start the motor for the first time, try to make sure that all the pulleys and the platen are align. Apr 9, 2018 this is a pdf stepbystep instruction to help you build your own 2x72 tilting belt grinder like this one. The grinder uses a 2, 3,or 4 wide x 90 long abrasive belt that is. Belt sandergrinder provides motor speed of 3,600 rpm. Dont try to rush through it and the end result will be a grinder that works better than you. Burr king, heck, finish pro, jet, conquest metalworking. This isnt the first time ive looked at building a belt grinder last time i got stuck trying to find the right size cold rolled steel. This allows you to use just about any type of motor and it also allows to set the grinder up with different speeds by changing the pulley ratio between the motor and grinder.
Belt grinder plans pdf belt grinder plans pdf belt grinder plans pdf download. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Contact wheels for stationary belt sander ofn forums metal working tips. S272 2 x 72 inch industrial multi purpose belt grinder. If i made one today, i doubt it would look as good as yours.
After looking around at some designs i figured i could probably make one myself. When i realized the price of a machine, my jaw hit the floor. Kalamazoo s2721101 belt grinders 2 x 72 sander, 1hp, 1ph, 110v, 60hz. Includes stepbystep instructions to build the belt grinder, the platen attachment, and the table holder. Browse below for more information on our extensive. The kmg was intentionally designed so that the motor was not an integral part of the machine which allows for unlimited choices in how the grinder is powered. This video is my 2x72 belt grinder build from an old workout bench, scrap, and a treadmill motor and parts. Homemade belt grinder plans homemade belt grinder plans find this pin and more on belt grinder custom ideas homemade belt sander plans. The belt grinder is completely machined, we are proud to be a us manufacturer. And yes wes it is so nice to finaly have a belt grinder. Can be used in lieu of a skiver to create a lower seat for mechanical belt fasteners. Youve probably already taken a shot at making a knife or you are ready to give a go and have started looking at the tools involved and the ridiculous prices for the most important tool the belt grinder. If so, you need a decent belt grinder, preferably in the 2. Baileigh industrial offer a heavy duty disc and belt grinders line in both floor stand and bench type models.
My motor is a 1 hp induction motor that runs at 1725 rpm. A safety switch guards against the possibility of the grinder running without an operator gripping the handlebar. This 72 knife makers belt grinder was made with 2 steel box tubing. You need to leave an opening in the guard to access the boom locking nut. My blog about knife making workshop and all sorts of handcrafts, art and more. Well after all of the thinking and talking about it, here is the grinder. If you would like to make your own tilting belt grinder, you can buy a pdf plan for it below, or download a sketchup model of it. Homemade knife grinder adapted from a portable belt sander.
Diy 2 x 72 belt grinder project like almost every newbie knifemaker owning a decent belt grinder is dream. Shop our full line of deburring and finishing machines for metalworking. Belt grinder plans homemade belt grinder plans consisting of a set of cad drawings. Dont try to rush through it and the end result will be a grinder that works better than you ever imagined.
It is a versatile tool that can be used for a number of different applications such as. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about belt grinder. From the ubiquitous 2 x 72 belt grinders which are popluar within the knifemaking and metal working communities, to mods and hacks for 1 x 30 and 4 x 36 sandergrinders. The belt can be replaced, if all tension is released. If youve researched belt grinders, youve probably come across the no weld belt grinder i admire the idea of an easytoassemble grinder.
And a flat 3 inches wide by 5mm thick and 8 inches long all that is missing is the actual belt, 2x72 inches. Begin by making sure that all of the cuts on your metal pieces are square, both laterally and longitudinally. We have 3 different models that we have available starting with our g2 basic grinder and moving to g5 grinder that is simple to set up with no extra work. Carr pn 6271k31 2 handles to lock tool arms 38 nc hex nut 2 lock down nuts tracking pillar. The force for movement of this grinder must be supplied by the operator. High level of flexibility as you can use an adapter to combine the machine with the grit gi range. An adjustable gauge wheel control the depth of the grind.
Included is the solid aluminum tooling arm with flat platten. Youll find a thousand and one uses for it once you put one together, and its very easy to put one together. Knife belt grinder 72 with stand i was helping mark to use solidworks to draw in his kmg style knife belt grinder design and decided to design an alternate version for myself with a stand. This will play a major role during assembly if they arent. Jan 30, 2016 kmg 2x72 belt sander for knife making. The abrasive belt travels in one direction only, leaving no swirl marks. Use a file, grinder or belt sander to ensure their squareness. Belt grinder build from scrap workout bench and treadmill. This is one of the most versatile belt grinders ever made. No physical items will be shipped this is a pdf stepbystep instruction to help you build your own 2x72 tilting belt grinder like mine.
Professional belt grinding in manual trades and industry. No physical items will be shipped this is a pdf stepbystep instruction to help you build your own 2x72 tilting belt. Unfollow belt grinders to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I got myself a kalamazoo 1x42 not too long ago and i have to say that i can put a fantastic working edge on a knife in a minute or two. Belt sander the belt sander is extremely useful for doing many different sanding jobs. Bg272 belt grinder bill of materials steel item description 2 hss square 0. Sep 29, 2016 this video is my 2x72 belt grinder build from an old workout bench, scrap, and a treadmill motor and parts. So i keep seeing people say dont let anyone sharpen your knives with a belt grinder. Explore 17 listings for knife grinder for sale south africa at best prices. Developed in consultation with untold numbers of makers from all corners of the craft, it serves well for the hobbiest, the production shop and all in between. Home grinding grinding with a belt grinder various types of handheld power tools are used with abrasive belts. The fepa safety leaflet for grinding with a a belt grinder see above.
This belt grinder is the best allround machine for your shop, which features a contact wheel and a flat grinding surface. In this video i give you an overview of a belt sander that works very well and is easy to build. A vertical platen is currently in work for this grinder which will. The kmg industrial belt grinder beaumont metal works. I tried to make this as portable and adjustable as i could. Therefor our belt grinder is more accurate and more precise then laser cut grinders. This free online tool allows to combine multiple pdf or image files into a single pdf document. I had access to our scrap bin at work that often had squa. In past grinder wip threads, there have been some alignment issues that created tracking problems stemming from lack of squareness in multiple directions. Studying a few web sites and watching some youtube videos has prepared me for my experiment. Make sure that all of your steel pieces are cut to. Now i am thinking about going to a belt grinder manufacturer to get a better grinder.
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