Polarbear forge grinder in a box build

[James Keenan]

Hey guys I'm new to the forum, just figured I would post my version of the grinder in a box, 2hp 3 phase motor running off single phase220 with a Teco FM50 VFD, hope you like it>>>>>>>>>>>>>>JK

 

[Plas62]

Very nice build, great attention to detail.

Is the tool rest all aluminum? I need to make one like that for my GIB.

 

[TacticallySharp]

Extremely nice! I really like your spark & dust collector. Great idea.

 

[James Keenan]

Very nice build, great attention to detail.

Is the tool rest all aluminum? I need to make one like that for my GIB.

The tool arm is aluminum, everything else is cold rolled steel.

 

[James Keenan]

The spark collector is a 1/8 plate funnel I welded up attached to a harborfreight air tank with wheels welded on and a hole cut in the top($27 on sale with a 25% off coupon) The funnel is removable

 

[Don Robinson]

Fantastic imagination and skill!!:35:

How do you adjust belt tracking?

 

[BossDog]

You sir, are my hero of the week...
nice build.
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[backtines]

Extremely beautiful Job !! Well Friggin Done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Pelallito]

Very well done!
Fred

 

[James Keenan]

Fantastic imagination and skill!!:35:

How do you adjust belt tracking?

Thanks for the compliments

There is a tracking knob on the swing arm.

 

[Smallshop]

That's almost too pretty to use! Nice Job!

great shop also.

 

[rhinoknives]

Almost too nice and tidy to use!:biggrin:

I am impressed! I love that reticulating arm and the storage rack on the back. Excellent use of space keeping the foot print small.

 

[Brad Lilly]

Awesome build

 

[Tom Lewis]

That storage rack is a great idea!

 

[Mudman]

Wow that's about the nicest GIB build I've seen. Nice work.