I just finished this 2 x 48" horizontal grinder. It is somewhat similar to a BMW grinder, but I changed a few details to better suit my needs.
The big changes are:
1. Different adjustability: All the work tables on my grinder (except the small wheel work table) are fixed, and I designed the other pieces to be adjusted (i.e. moveable platen, moveable small wheel holder which pivots left to right, and a removable small wheel work rest). All of these adjustments are from the 3/8" bolts used to assemble the pieces, thus only one tool is needed to adjust the grinder for different wheels.
2. Small wheel clearance: I wanted the small wheel holder to hang over the bench to allow me to freehand rotate knives (and bows). Thus I relieved the sides around the small wheel holder and made a tool rest to fit the design.
-Specs: 1HP Baldor Motor (auction site), KBAC 24d VFD, main plate is 12"x24" .750 6061 Plate (auction site)
-Some other metals (Online metals- pre-cut and squared up by me)
-Wiring, misc bolt's, gas spring, etc (Mcmaster Carr)
- I created some simple plans, along with the materials lists if anyone would like to see them. Feel free to email me and I will send them to you. It is a fairly straight forward project and fun to build your own. Still a costly grinder when you add it all up, but still save some good money making it yourself.
Here are some "assemble along" pics:
Installing the rubber feet.
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The dyed underside is routed out for clearance for the 56C motor face.
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Installing the tracking mechanism...I would suggest making one of these yourself rather than buying.
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On the underside of the small wheel holder, I inset a brass sleeve (which pivots on that ΒΌ" screw put in the tip earlier)
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Packing it up...moving to New Jersey
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Time to finish it, nice little bench to put it on:
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Video of it running:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFVs56tXvtw
That looks great ! I want one.
Very nice, your gonna like it Brad.
Great job Brad! I really like these grinders and jigs you have been making! Thanks for taking the time to show us! :thumbsup:
That's top of the line right there. Very nice.
THAT IS BEAUTIFUL! & most impressive too!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
Brad you rascal! These grinders you are building look factory built! Very very nice! Can't wait 'till you are back in Illinois my friend!