Thread: My new tool

For the last few months I've been spending the money I've been earning on restorations and honing on parts for a 2x72" belt grinder.

My father-in-law, a heavy equipment mechanic and metalworker, did the actual construction. I found plans and bought parts.

He finished it two weeks ago, and I've been playing with it quite a bit since then. I couldn't be happier.

It's basically a clone of the KMG/Bader style grinders. It has three speeds, which I can access with a simple step-down pulley arrangement. The grinder has a flat platen attachment, a couple of work rests and several contact wheels. I'm working on filling out my compliment of wheels now.

Many projects will be emerging from my newly retooled shop over the weeks and months to come.

Thanks for looking,
Josh

P.S. That's me honing a little 4/8 Thiers Issard limited edition razor. The bevel was a little off, so I took it to the grinder with my 36-grit ceramic belt. A couple hundred laps straightened things right out.
Josh