My scrap metal 48” belt grinder

[Chris_V]

I know this looks a bit rough but it tracks true and the only new parts are a 5/8” bolt and the two wheels. I have around $100 in it.

I plan to put an old trampoline spring for a tensioner and I have a 2”x9” piece of pyroceram for a platen. I’ll be working on it thru next week when I get time.

the wheel is 5.5” and the motor is 3/4 hp and 3600 rpm. Can’t remember the exact number it is around 5000 FPM.

 

[mikey]

Awesome! I love the string-hammer tensioning device. If it works and tracks, that is what counts. Have you figured out how you're going to put a tool rest on it or do you even plan to?

 

[royesses]

Very nice. When it is completed please post some more photographs of it. I've been trying to decide if I want to make one or buy one.

Roy

 

[Chris_V]

Awesome! I love the string-hammer tensioning device. If it works and tracks, that is what counts. Have you figured out how you're going to put a tool rest on it or do you even plan to?

It will have a tilting table. Already thinking about how to build it.

 

[Chris_V]

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It will have a tilting table. Already thinking about how to build it.

Well platen and table completed. It is running in these pics
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[Chris_V]

It works. Now I need practice.