That is slick!!! On the pivot part to switch to horizontal - does the square tube extend thru the round clamping pivot? OR - do you have a round section of pipe welded for the pivot portion?
@KenH, It's square inside. I wanted to put round tube beneath the clamp, but could not find the matching diameters.. this is very low cost build, so I worked with materials that where available to me at the time. That said, the connection is rock solid, there is no way that I can turn the machine once the screw is tightened.
Here is a short and crappy video of the machine running
OK, just now getting back to forum, now I see how you did the clamping action with square tubing. Good idea. I'm a cheapskate myself (told to me many times by teenage daughters and ex-wife). You did GOOD!!!
Well I hope that I am not being to negative but this thread is 3 years old. And it looks like the OP hasn't been active in 2 years. So... I would be surprised if he responds.
That is a super looking machine and I don't mean because it's painted yellow. I'm sure it will work terrific for you for flat grinding. There can be a big draw back if you can't mount a 8"+ wheel on there.
Frank