elkdoc Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Anyone got any experience with Coote belt grinders?http://www.cootebeltgrinder.com/index.html They look solid, and they're quite a bit cheaper than most. Hmmm... Maybe a better investment than the buffer/grinder from Grizzly, especially if I can get a motor for cheap/free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Gold Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Boy, they sure do look good. I'd like to hear about 'em too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 I just did a search for them on bladeforums, and most folks seem to be pleased. Geez. I have enough scratch to get a Grizzly here, motor included. Or, I can get the Coote and then drive myself mad looking for an appropriate motor. It never ends, does it? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Gold Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 You could always run it off a treadle with a flywheel... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 Unfortunately, it's not my legs that need the exercise. Maybe a belly-band of some kind... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucerdn Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 how about setting up some kind of main line assembly off of something else if opportunity doesn't knock build a door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolano Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 You could always run it off a treadle with a flywheel... No, even better! HAMSTER POWERED!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Gold Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Except I was serious. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolano Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Except I was serious. Who's to say I wasn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_rod Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 This guy did a sort of review of his for the British Blades forum. He seems pleased with his Coote.http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9047 one_rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 Thanks for the link, one_rod... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Gold Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Poor low-end torque on the hamsters, I've heard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolano Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 maybe gerbils would work better? Ooh wait! gerbils are faster.... but hamsters can probably bear more load.... therefore, I give you the Gerbster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpile Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 ELKDOC-- I built one similiar to this one. I have about $300. in mind. including the motor. The motor is an enclosed(read: sealed), from an swamp cooler on top of a commercial building. If you can find or trade a knife or blacksmithing for one in the 1 1/2Hp. to 2HP. that is what you need when you learn to bog the steel to it. No smaller than an 8" rubber wheel. 10" would be better for hollow grinding. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted October 9, 2005 Author Share Posted October 9, 2005 Thanks sandpile. I'll think about that. Something has to give, though. I'm sick of trying to grind blades with an angle grinder. It takes forever to clean it up with files. I can get away with it on regular smithing projects, but it sure would be handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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