2x72 belt grinder build

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Hello,

I seem to recall someone had dxf (cad) files for a 2x72 platen assembly and grinder base assembly. if anyone could point me in the right location it would be greatly appreciated! thank you all.

KC
 
I like Kevin's plans, do you happen to have the link to pics of it assembled? sorry not very good at navigating this forum yet.

thanks
 
razor-edge-knives said:
I've been watching this guy's stuff lately, pretty neat and he has plans.

http://jerswoodshop.com/2x72-tilting-belt-grinder/
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I like that grinder ...have some nice solution . BUT it is to much complicated to make. To much welding , too much chance to screws up ....Personally I would not dare to do it even if he give mi plans for free .And I have lot of experience , skills and equipment to do job like that ...:thumbsup:
 
Natlek said:
I like that grinder ...have some nice solution . BUT it is to much complicated to make. To much welding , too much chance to screws up ....Personally I would not dare to do it even if he give mi plans for free .And I have lot of experience , skills and equipment to do job like that ...:thumbsup:
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Yeah, he does do a lot of welding but in the videos I've seen he uses a hack saw and drill press for most of it.

Personally I would never build my own (I did once, never again). I would rather work some over time and pay for a grinder already made, or make knives and sell them - than making my own grinder.

I originally made the no weld grinder. Probably 40 hrs into making it, plus the cost of the wheels and motor. It never tracked right, I spent at least another 80 hours over the coming year trying to fix it. Big waste of time!
 
razor-edge-knives said:
Yeah, he does do a lot of welding but in the videos I've seen he uses a hack saw and drill press for most of it.

Personally I would never build my own (I did once, never again). I would rather work some over time and pay for a grinder already made, or make knives and sell them - than making my own grinder.

I originally made the no weld grinder. Probably 40 hrs into making it, plus the cost of the wheels and motor. It never tracked right, I spent at least another 80 hours over the coming year trying to fix it. Big waste of time!
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If you can t make it precise , make it adjustable :)
I understand what you're saying , make sense.But i like to spend my free time on fishing and making tools :thumbsup:
 
I built the Brad Jansens grinder and am quite happy with it. I used a mini mill, but it could be built with a drill press too. My biggest problem was with my Platen. It was too light and had flex. I built a new one out of 1/2” steel. One thing I should have done differently is have a pressed one fit for the bolts the wheels mount on. I ended up welding them in place, now they are rigid and square. Tracks so much better now.
 
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