Simple fix to the Grizzly G-1015 Knife Grinder

This was a simple fix I came up with to add a 3rd wheel to the Grizzly Knife Grinder..

I looked at the Standard Platen assembly from Grizzly and noted that it had quite a bit of adjustment built into the system already


I ordered a new mount from Grizzly I actually ordered two because my first thought was to weld this together so I figured an extra one to mess up :) They ran $18 for both shipped to the house..

After looking at it a bit I figured out that really it would be better to build a full assembly to hold a 2-4 inch contact wheel that bolted on using the same type of bolts that Grizzly already included... This would allow for more accurate tracking by giving me some adjustment..

I used a 2.5 inch piece of channel steel and welded in two plates with 1/2 inch holes drilled through, the spacing and straightness was held with a stack of washers and a large vice while the welds were made..

I ordered in a 2 inch contact wheel from USA Knifemakers which rides on a 1/2 bolt of course

And now I have the normal Tracking assembly at the top the normal 8 inch or 10 inch contact wheel at the bottom and an adjustable center wheel that can spin a 2-4 inch contact wheel

The whole thing including shipping came to maybe $80 and gives me a ton of new options for re-grinds and cleaning..


PICS !!!

Standard Platen from Grizzly

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The Platen assembly in place

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Standard Adjustable Platen Mount from Grizzly

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My Custom Wheel Holder made to bolt to the Platen Mount

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The new set up in place, fully adjustable and removable

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That looks like a great idea. Your mod will add more versatility your machine, good thinking.
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Charlie

Watcha got in the safe?

Ahhhhhhh. now I get it. When you were first explaining it to me I couldn't figure out what you were aiming for. Looking at it now makes more sense. Definitely more versatility and excellent thinking outside the box.

And here I thought that being a third wheel wasn't any good...one thing for sure: These SR guys can be quite ingenious.

I like it Glen!

1 - I need to get a grinder. You are giving me some good ideas.
2 - Damn. You must be worried about knowing what time it is...

:rofl2:

Those are buffer wheels not clocks :p
I had to look twice to figure out what you were talking about LOL

Haha. I thought you had some serious OCD.

HAHAHAHA.. I was thinking the exact same thing. Clocks or a weather freak (hygrometers, thermometers, barometer) LOOOL

Very clever. Great idea Glen.

What size & type of wheel are you using?

One thing I do is to keep belt & wheel grinders as far away from my buffing wheels as I can.Like in a different room. The chance of getting grit into your buffs is just to great for me. I have a 1" X 42" belt grinder I may make a set up for like yours. Great thinking!!

Slawman