PaulKrzysz Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I need to buy a belt grinder for my tool making. I am looking at the 2'' x 28'' grinder attachment seen the picture I am either going to buy the 8'' 3/4HP grinder sold by Harbor Freight as the main grinder to attach it to. OR I think I better option would be the mount it to a existing grinder I have (1.5HP), the only issue I have is that I'm unsure about how this thing exactly attaches to the grinder and do not know what I would have to do to accommodate the grinding attachment to the motor. Does anyone have this tool? If so could you please post a picture, or explain how how setup works? Before anyone mentions it, no I do not want to make my own grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That attachment looks rather sweet. I definitely wouldn't recommend that you go below one horse for a motor, though. It'll just bog down when you lean into it. If you've got a 1.5hp, I'm sure there's some way we could jerry rig the whole thing to work relatively safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I found the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have one for abouit a decade now And set it up on a HF 3/4 hp motor...I used it in truck when I was shoeing horses for odds and ends needed..I am a custom knife maker and this does not fit into the work at all. The belt selectioon is limited..although you could have some specially made to fit. maybe...and the belt speed is wayyy too fast for most knife work..the contact wheel is too small for a lot of work...If this tool ever gives up i will not replace it. However it is really well made so that may not happen anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkmas Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I have one of these I bought from Trick Tools. They have the 2" x 36" belts in various grits. The contact wheel gets a little hollow (even when new) but is very aggressive for it's size. The contraption holds up well but most likely does not compare to higher price machines. Belt tracking is a bit tricky when you first install. Decent enough tool for a hobbyist. Not a bad tool for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Got the HF tool ID number? I can't find it on their site. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 The item number for the 3/4hp bench grinder is Item#39798 For the belt grinder just search "Multitool Belt Grinder attachment" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Still won't bring up the attachment. his is Harbor freight, right? Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 The belt grinder is not from HF,,,it comes without a motor..I got a motor from HF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Pein Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Try this Dave: http://www.trick-tools.com/Bench_Grinder_Attachments_28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I found them. No use for me in my shop. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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