Welding Tips and Tricks

My machinist buddy, Cag, and I both wanted belt sanders for our shops but weren't willing to fork out $4000+ for commercial ones. So, of course, we built our own.
This was a two and a half week build. Please check it out. Thanks

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Cheers.
-Eldon

Wow..thats awesome. That kind of stuff is just fun and satisfying.Great job Eldon! And that sure is some pretty ground your on too

eldon
is that your design or did you copy
plans or another machine?
excellent build!
craig

My machinist friend designed it.
-Eldon

did he turn all the parts as well or
were you able to purchase them?
not being nosey just interested
craig

Yes he turned all the parts himself and I cut and welded all the structural parts. The only drawings are a couple sketches on a notepad. The only things we purchased were the 1 hp motors, the belts of course, and the bearings. And misc hardware.
Very pleased with the results. I can hog material off rapidly now. These things are beasts!
Cheers.
Eldon

I am so dependent on my 2x72 that I even use it to sharpen pencils on!

plain ol Bill wrote:I am so dependent on my 2x72 that I even use it to sharpen pencils on!

Nice!

xwrench,

Very nice implementation, it looks like they are both well made and ready for use. I to have a 2x72 belt grinder (not sander). As you say they are beasts, able to decimate a very hard file in minutes. I wired mine for 230. I did not have the time to build it as I was still working at that time. In 2007 I purchased a KMG (Knife Makers Grinder) from Beaumont Metal Works. They come disassembled and unpainted, so I painted then assembled the grinder on a large roll-around cart.

Wobulate

That's a great built, xwrench!
It's nice to build two at the same time! Good for you and your buddy!
Just ordered my belt grinder from Beaumont on Thursday and should have it next Tuesday.
I'm excited to have finally a good grinder in my shop!