Thread: My Belt Grinder arrived and is in place

looks like a nice grinder setup.. solid?

Hi Waldbrent,

Yes, really solid. The VFD (controller) is the weak link though. After around 3 hours of grinding today, I heard a bang and the trip switch in my workshop triggered.

Dust got into the VFD and short circuited.

One IP65 sealed VFD on order. That blade will have to wait :-(

Originally Posted by waldbrent

looks like a nice grinder setup.. solid?

I just mounted my VGD n a metal tool box on end on my grinders stand

That's what I'll do too - unless I can source a sealed one.

Originally Posted by Substance

I just mounted my VGD n a metal tool box on end on my grinders stand

All great replies, thanks! I'm looking for a belt grinder and I'm on a pretty tight budget though. I was researching the web and discovered these reviews on best grinders http://mechanicguides.com/best-belt-grinders/. I need one for sword and knife making.

Is Grizzly H6070 Belt and Disc Sander worth considering?

Originally Posted by alexalex

All great replies, thanks! ...snip.... I need one for sword and knife making.
Is Grizzly H6070 Belt and Disc Sander worth considering?

They are a lot cheaper at Harbor Freight or similar stores on line.
Good for scales and such but not for a knife grinder !!
~Richard

Originally Posted by onotoman

That's what I'll do too - unless I can source a sealed one.

Just find a small used computer case with fan and filter.
Should be cheap enough!
JMO
~Richard

for a good 2x72 on a budget, nothing beats home built. they really are not all that hard to put together, and if you have the skills for making razors, knives, and swords, then you should have enough skills to build a belt grinder with skills left over. and I'm not sure how many belts ive used, but its been quite a few, and not a single one has ever complained about being run by a homebuilt instead of a factory grinder

here is a nice one

https://youtu.be/ZnSHaVuQPfM

here is one that I built from an old treadmill and old soda cans

https://youtu.be/q16IdasJj5U

and a upright style

https://youtu.be/3pm7Po4by0k