I thought I'd start a thread regarding a mid-budget grinder project that I have begun. I know a lot of guys have commercial knife grinders, and some other members have built some really awesome contraptions capable of doing the same thing for little to no money.

I, however, not being particularly handy with a welder or very good at machining things, have decided that the ultra low-budget just wasn't an option (for me anyway)... and the commercial ones are just too much money.

So, I've been slowly researching and putting together parts and pieces in preperation for building a not-quite-commercial but not quite totally DIY 2x72 belt sander/grinder.

THE GOAL:

- 2x72 grinder with interchangeable tooling arm
- 8", 4" grinding wheels, and a flat-platen to start
- Variable speed
- 1.5HP+ Motor

MY BUDGET:

- $800.00

I wanted to not completely cheap out, but, I just cannot justify spending $2500+ on this setup.

Update soon to follow!