2x72 belt grinder build

[dzljon]

We came across jeremy Schmidt's belt grinder build on YouTube and loved it so we are attempting to build our own. This is what we have so far. Started by machining .500 flat bar to fit properly then drill and tap to bolt it together instead of welding. Then we went to work drawing and cutting all the bracket and tabs, next is to fit it all up and tack it together

 

[Langanobob]

Excellent! I also saw his video and was impressed. I bought the plans but haven’t got started yet.

 

[kennyd]

Very nice :thumbsup:

I bought the "Grinder in a box" kit from the Polar Bear Forge for my build, looks like they changed them a bit since.

Here are some pics if this link works (Google photos took over Picasa and messed my albums up): GIB Build

And a video: Grinder in a Box (GIB) Build, Details and Operation. - YouTube

All my wheels are from: Industrial Belt Grinders & Machinery | Beaumont Metal Works

 

[dzljon]

Very nice

I bought the "Grinder in a box" kit from the Polar Bear Forge for my build, looks like they changed them a bit since.

Here are some pics if this link works (Google photos took over Picasa and messed my albums up): GIB Build

And a video: Grinder in a Box (GIB) Build, Details and Operation. - YouTube

All my wheels are from: Industrial Belt Grinders & Machinery | Beaumont Metal Works

Thanks for sharing. It was helpful

 

[dzljon]

Mocking up the hinge pieces View attachment 533817

 

[dzljon]

This one failed on the last post

 

[FarmWrench]

Following.

 

[dzljon]

Started the motor mount

 

[dzljon]

Welding progress

 

[Langanobob]

I like your idea of machining the bar stock to fit and using bolts instead of welding.