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.

 

[dzljon]

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

Thanks, I did not want to deal with warping

 

[blakester]

Man that thing looks BURLY!!! Is there a reason you are going with such heavy duty materials?

 

[dzljon]

Man that thing looks BURLY!!! Is there a reason you are going with such heavy duty materials?

The heavy material is to help keep vibration to a minimum and it made in the USA

 

[dzljon]

Made the spring for the tensioner today, not very exciting

 

[Dadnatron]

I saw his video and I was really impressed. Its on my 'to do' list, that is for sure.

Do you store your motor in the same place as Jeremy or are you storing it elsewhere at the moment?

 

[dzljon]

I saw his video and I was really impressed. Its on my 'to do' list, that is for sure.

Do you store your motor in the same place as Jeremy or are you storing it elsewhere at the moment?

I don't have the motor right now, for mock up I am using a burned up compressor motor

 

[dzljon]

Today's progress on the 2x72 grinder, we re-cut the motor mount plate to make it one piece and cut star wheels for the bolts and tracking adjustment.

I received an email from jeremy authorizing me to reproduce the pieces if you need them for your project, the only stipulation is you have to buy the plans from him

 

[Langanobob]

Interesting about selling parts. It would of course deprive me of the infinite pleasure of buying a plasma table, a major loss. When you have time can you put a parts and price list together? I already purchased Jeremy’s plans and I ‘m sure we can find away to confirm that.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[dzljon]

Interesting about selling parts. It would of course deprive me of the infinite pleasure of buying a plasma table, a major loss. When you have time can you put a parts and price list together? I already purchased Jeremy’s plans and I ‘m sure we can find away to confirm that.

Thanks,

Bob

Yep I will get that put that together, I cut mine from .250 steel and Jeremy's plans call for .375, do you have a preference, it will effect the cost

 

[Langanobob]

Seems like 3/8” is overkill? I’ll have to watch his video again and look over the plans but if you decided to go with 1/4” it’s probably fine. Will 3/8” add about a third to the price, or is it not that simple?