Question on my grinder build (Almost done)

[JawJacker]

Thanks, video is no problemo I can cover what I did allot faster.

Looks great! I see elements of other designs incorporated all into one, obvious you researched this a lot. How about a video tour when you get it all wrapped up?

 

[NC Biker]

Good looking machine, thanks for posting all the pictures, I love tool porn!

 

[JawJacker]

Done with my grinder been real busy here is a video nuttin fancy just better than I had
http://youtu.be/sLvPcwlXj0I https://youtu.be/BXrTrlhcP4Mh http://youtu.be/nB8upn9t8vk

 

[Drew Riley]

Nice job.

 

[wall e]

Love this, am dragging my feet on building mine due to getting our new home.
This is inspiring me to just draw what I want and make it happen.
Great thread and nice work man. I may follow your thinking and set mine up higher than most. Im only 6' but hate slouchin/stooping to see work.

 

[JawJacker]

Make it happen. I have it on an adjustable table I can sit or stand I can modify it easy when I get the motor and VFD . this motor is not to to bad 1HP 1725. The glass platen was a big plus. I spent the most time on belt tension, not just tension EVEN tension on the belt from side to side. I dont know how much pressure is on my belt but its guitar tight and dont move while grinding period. I think moving the spring or shock much more forward than the wheel is the key.

Im working on a small wheel attachment Im also aware the bearings may not hold at 1725.

I did replace the tool rest, went 16x4x1/4 mucho room on there. I may weld some rebar on the bolts for tightening all around.

I learned allot for my next build, I may go aluminum, but for now Im good to grind. I couldn't make it any simpler.

 

[Frank Niro]

Small wheels usually require a slower running speed. One of the advantages of a variable speed drive.
Frank

 

[Drew Riley]

Just a thought, but you might get some additional life and/or speed with a set of ABEC 7 rated bearings, vs ABEC 3 or 5. ABEC 9 would be better yet, but probably overkill for the application, even at higher speeds.

That, or just buy some cheapies and swap them as they burn out.

 

[Trenton Entwistle]

I know I'm bringing up an old thread, but I gotta say, nice work. I've been thinking about up-grading my grinder for a long time, and I really like your design. I may copy it sometime in the future, if that's alright with you, of course!

Trenton

 

[wall e]

Just a thought, but you might get some additional life and/or speed with a set of ABEC 7 rated bearings, vs ABEC 3 or 5. ABEC 9 would be better yet, but probably overkill for the application, even at higher speeds.

That, or just buy some cheapies and swap them as they burn out.

But there is no kill like overkill.

 

[JawJacker]

Trenton Thanks copy away, its what I did, took ideas from all around. Im no welder or fabricator but mine turned out fine. My next one will be all aluminum.