Thread: Regrind tips

I have a 1X42 belt grinder which works okay for the rough but it isn't versatile enough for fine work. A 2X72 is in the works. I also use sanding drums with a chuck rod like these.


https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piec...BoCh1YQAvD_BwE

I've been meaning to get an attachment for bench motor for them but have used them in my drill press and in a cordless drill. Using the cordless is a little trickier but the variability of the speed and the braked motor are nice features about it. I actually had this Wile E. Coyote/Rube Goldberg idea about bracketing a cordless drill to the bench and rigging up a foot switch like a sewing machine. ...then the alcohol wore off but something like that would be useful.

The small one in particular is good for dishing out the area before the bevel which keeps it narrow. They are also quite handy for hand sanding.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I have a 1X42 belt grinder which works okay for the rough but it isn't versatile enough for fine work. A 2X72 is in the works. I also use sanding drums with a chuck rod like these.


https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piec...BoCh1YQAvD_BwE

I've been meaning to get an attachment for bench motor for them but have used them in my drill press and in a cordless drill. Using the cordless is a little trickier but the variability of the speed and the braked motor are nice features about it. I actually had this Wile E. Coyote/Rube Goldberg idea about bracketing a cordless drill to the bench and rigging up a foot switch like a sewing machine. ...then the alcohol wore off but something like that would be useful.

The small one in particular is good for dishing out the area before the bevel which keeps it narrow. They are also quite handy for hand sanding.

Someplace on here is exactly that idea
I used a variable speed drill and a bench vise to create a stable platform using those style of rubber drums, it actually works quite well for lighter Face Regrind

Oh thank G-O-D! I thought it was just me. You see what I mean though about the variable speed AND the brake in the motor? Those are two really nice features if you could just translate it to a bench grinder.