Melw45 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 That looks beefy. What is the HP on that motor? Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 It's 1/2 hp. I took my 2" x 48" Rockwell belt grinder apart to drive this one. I'd like more power but I'm making enough mistakes with this one I'll upgrade when my skills sets can make use of it. Seriously, I can correct the mistakes I make with this slow cutter but if it was faster and stronger I'd probably have had to have the blade removed from a lower appendage. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Frosty, If there is any remote chance that the medical authorities would have to remove a blade from one of your appendages, please buy a set of chain saw chaps. Myself, being a new improved KLUTZ, I invested in a deluxe pair a decade ago. Please understand that this is no low observation of your abilities. It is a just a friendly suggestion. Respectfully submitted, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 yup. I'm a chap guy myself. They save you money on jeans, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melw45 Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Update on this project. Went by Harbor Freight and picked up a linked v belt and a grease gun for the bearings. I was able to use a 25% off coupon. Now all i need is to get some abrasive belts. Any one have a good supplyer for the belts that wont brake the bank? Thanks Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Pops knife supply. Best price for ceramic Norton's and 3m Trizacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I find chain saw chaps to be a serious trip hazard in the woods. It wouldn't be as bad in the shop and isn't a bad thought. I have since changed the position of the rest and the grinder can't throw anything but sparks straight down, a dime could maybe fit between the belt and the rest. Another thought I had more for controlling the dust but would act as a "scatter shield" to contain thrown work would be a tall narrow open topped wooden box that rested under the rest. The shop vac would hook up to the back and the ox should contain any lost items. I've seen similar boxes in pics of guys grinding knives I THINK. I'll be keeping my eyes open. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melw45 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Dylan Thanks for that lead. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melw45 Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Well this is on hold for now. The grinder and the rest of my shop are packed up because of the move. I will post whin I get back to it after the move. Thanks for looking! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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