Krimble Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I've been working on my own grinder for a week or so now, following Dan Comeau's BG272 plans. If I would of had more time with a CNC mill I would of built a KMG clone, but ohh well. I have one question. Due to my budget, I had to get the only used motor I could find locally. A 3HP US Motors. The only downside is that the shaft is 1-1/8" and no one sells a drive wheel with that bore. Unfortunately I do not have the stock to turn a wheel this size on the lathe. Any recommendations on how to get a drive wheel fitted on the 1-1/8" shaft? Thank you. Here's some progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud in PA Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Can you bore the wheel to 1 1/8 inches? If you have a lathe make an adapter 1 1/8" to whatever size the bore of the wheel is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krimble Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 3 hours ago, Bud in PA said: Can you bore the wheel to 1 1/8 inches? If you have a lathe make an adapter 1 1/8" to whatever size the bore of the wheel is. I can bore it, but my only access to machine tools is at my college and this is my last week until graduation. I do have a job lined up, but it might not be a good idea asking to use a lathe or a mill when I'm just starting out there. I think that since I haven't bought wheels yet, my best bet is to make some sort of adapter this week while I can. Thanks for the tip. Most likely something like this, but with a keyed shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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