What is better than a pro grinder with VFD?

2 of them, of course. :)

Today I received my 2nd grinder. This will save me time switching attachments, and more importantly, should one break down, I don't have to sit idle while waiting for spare parts. The lead time on these things is pretty long, so I felt better having 2 of them in my shop. I'll probably add a dedicated vertical flat platen belt grinder sometime in the future. Because that's something I use frequently as well, for making scales and to shaping the tang, among other things.

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Now if you could only grow 2 more arms :<0)

Nice setup, Bruno.

nice set up Bruno
does the longer arm hanging out hinder your movements especially with the smaller wheels ??
very neat looking & direct set up
is the tension & tracking built into the contact wheel mount also?

The more the better equipment, it saves our time. Excellent device.:tu

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Originally Posted by Substance

nice set up Bruno
does the longer arm hanging out hinder your movements especially with the smaller wheels ??
very neat looking & direct set up
is the tension & tracking built into the contact wheel mount also?

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Tracking is done via the drive wheel that is slightly conical. It's basically a driver wheel and tracking wheel in 1.
Tension is done via the vertical bar. When you mount the attachment, you put on the belt, and then apply tension via the vertical bar, after which you lock the arm in place.

My mouth says "YOU SUCK!" as I turn green with envy. I actually understand your logic considering the stakes envolved. Nice set-up indeed. I can see a flat disc grinder in your future...

Very nice.

How do you keep the place so clean?

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Originally Posted by rolodave

Very nice.

How do you keep the place so clean?

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A couple of easy things, really.
I use smooth work surfaces where possible, making them easy to clean.
I always have a bin ready for throwing in worn belts, cut offs, packaging, and anything that is no longer required. I also have a box for waste metal.
I have an industrial vacuum cleaner that I use every 1 - 2 weeks to clean my work surfaces and my grinders, drill press, bandsaw. The fact that I try to keep my work surfaces empty makes this relatively easy.

My storage cabinets are from ikea. I chose kitchen cabinets without legs, that are mounted against the wall, a foot from the ground. Again, easy to clean under, and the doors keep out most of the dust. I also chose to keep everything white where possible. The walls are white, worksurfaces, and cupboards. This makes it easy to see when it needs to be cleaned and where the dust is.

My smithy is of course a far messier place, but my workshop I try to keep clean. I feel much happier working in a (semi) clean place. Especially since I always have many projects in progress at the same time. Having empty workspaces keeps me happy and means I don't have to look for stuff.