The vfd is wired for 110v so the motor produces 34hp at 3600rpm which is ample for knife grinding but it can also be rewired for 220v if you wish for the motor to produce 1hp original instructions for the vfd enclosed. A standard package option is a great way to get your foot in the door, or provides you with precision stationary grinder. Carr pn 6271k31 2 handles to lock tool arms 38 nc hex nut 2 lock down nuts tracking pillar. In late 2008, i decided to add a popular kmgstyle 2 x 72 belt grinder to my shop. This post is about how i built kmg type belt grinder, belt size. No physical items will be shipped this is a pdf stepbystep instruction to help you build your own 2x72 tilting belt grinder like mine. His grinder has three slots for accepting the grinder attachments, tool rests, and tables. The pdf you used for the plans are in fact the most often used do it yourself grinder plans in the knife making world lol. In late 2008, i decided to add a popular kmg style 2 x 72 belt grinder to my shop. A belt, coated in abrasive material, is run over the surface to be processed in order to remove material or produce the desired finish. Bg272 belt grinder bill of materials steel item description 2 hss square 0. Heres the grinder well after all of the thinking and talking about it, here is the grinder that i built.
Knife grinding jig knife grinder bench grinder metal working tools metal tools 2x72 belt grinder plans diy belt sander diy forge homemade machine pdf plan only. We cover each grinder with a 1year parts warranty and lifetime technical support by phone. How to build kmg type belt sander thedyslexiccraftsman. Now i am thinking about going to a belt grinder manufacturer to get a. Belt grinders i built my first belt grinder in 2008 using the nwg no weld grinder plans from. If you would like to make your own tilting belt grinder, you can buy a pdf plan. Jun 21, 2016 beaumont kmg grinder verticalhorizontal stand build duration. Begin by making sure that all of the cuts on your metal pieces are square, both laterally and longitudinally. Please check out the packages page for more information. Dont try to rush through it and the end result will be a grinder that works better than you ever imagined. It will produce a smooth surface on a board in less time and with less work than hand sanding. A wide variety of belt grinder options are available to you, there are 1,080 suppliers who sells belt grinder on, mainly located in asia. Unfollow belt grinder to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
For sure you can build high quality knife without any electric tools. Kmg grinder modification tools and tool making bladesmith. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to write the preface to this book. This isnt the first time ive looked at building a belt grinder last time i got stuck trying to find the right size cold rolled steel. Developed in consultation with untold numbers of makers from all corners of the craft, it serves well for the hobbiest, the production shop and all in between. Expect to see an ever increasing lineup of accessories to make your grinder the most flexible and powerful 2x72 belt grinder on the market. I know what i do, but to explain how i do it is much too difficult for me. Building slowly a classic kmg style 2 x 72 belt grinder, part 1. Converting my kmg to direct drive and other mods tools. This pneumatic tool is designed to be used with a contact arm and appropriate abrasive belts for sanding metals, wood, stone, plastics and other materials.
Belt grinder blueprints grinders, sanders, etc i forge. Apr 29, 2017 now i am thinking about going to a belt grinder manufacturer to get a better grinder. Mar 26, 2014 one session was by chris williams of wilmont grinders. The northridge tool family of belt grinders are built to be the best possible knife grinder on the market, but were not stopping there. They are cnc machined, all you have to add is idler, contact and drive wheel. How to built kmg type belt grinder thedyslexiccraftsman. Instruction manual for belt grinderbuffer model 602emt. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about belt grinder. Apr 9, 2018 this is a pdf stepbystep instruction to help you build your own 2x72 tilting belt grinder like this one. Unfollow belt grinders to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If i made one today, i doubt it would look as good as yours.
Dont try to rush through it and the end result will be a grinder that works better than you. Richard bandler and john grinder patterns of the hypnoti. This allows you to use just about any type of motor and it also allows to set the grinder up with different speeds by changing the pulley ratio between the motor and grinder. I think that how jeremy made his set up is smart, having the belt move at a 45degree angle would probably. Burr kings family of three wheel abrasive belt grinders provides maximum versatility. Aug 24, 2015 this post is about how i built kmg type belt grinder, belt size. As you work with the belt sander, youll find that it has several special features. If you want kmg 2x72 belt sander dwg or pdf files, well you will have to email me and i can email it to you. This will play a major role during assembly if they arent. The belt sander also offers an important advantage over disc sanders. It is very similar to the one that rob frink has on his site, but with some modifications. Belt grinder adjustments see figure 1 if the correct belt is not installed on the belt grinder, perform the following. We make dry industrial belt grinders in widths from 1 to 6 wide and special length belt grinders on request manufactured right here in kalamazoo, michigan, usa.
Belt grinding is an abrasive machining process used on metals and other materials. Kmg horizontal belt grinder with 72 extension plate. This is a pdf stepbystep instruction to help you build your own. Belt grinder blueprints grinders, sanders, etc i forge iron. I had access to our scrap bin at work that often had squa. Belt sander the belt sander is extremely useful for doing many different sanding jobs. The belt sander mounts on the mark v or on a shopsmith power stand and is operated in either a vertical or horizontal position figure 191. The concept is the same as a woodworking belt sander, but the belt grinder is. Nonetheless, every one of my attachments works, including my bader double billy roll, which eats up belt length like theres no tomorrow. Articulated work rest for kmg belt grinder from beaumont metal works duration. Plans to build a kmg clone grinder at don foggs website. Mike, i havent built a grinder in a lot of years now. This is one of the most versatile belt grinders ever made.
After looking around at some designs i figured i could probably make one myself. My name is darek and in this video ill show you how i made the belt sander 2x48 from an electric mower. Sep, 2009 hey guys i am making some 2 x 72 belt grinder kits. See more ideas about belt grinder, belt grinder plans and knife grinder. Amk77 2x72 belt grinder includes a variable speed vfd, 1. We have produced the kmg belt grinder for over 20 years using state of the art cnc machines, fulfilling the needs of custom knife makers, blacksmiths, fabricators, artists and a wide market of industries requiring grinding and finishing machinery. Kalamazoo industries belt grinders are ideal for fast deburring, grinding, metallurgical polishing, flattening surfaces and removing scale from hot rolled steel. I built my first belt grinder in 2008 using the nwg no weld grinder plans from. Freeidaho homemade two cristal 72 belt this submarine sandwich is both group a vertical and a horizontal two efficient bridge design x 72 wilmont tag 101 the trail one hundred one is a brand new construct in belted ammunition. Mn914 1 mn914 instruction manual for belt grinderbuffer model.
We are the leading manufacturer of industrial belt grinders and machinery. Building slowly a classic kmgstyle 2 x 72 belt grinder, part 1. Make sure that all of your steel pieces are cut to the correct length. I say this, not because it centers around my hypnotic techniques, but because long overdue is the fulfillment of the need to recognize that meaningful.
The vfd is wired for 110v so the motor produces 34hp at 3600rpm which is ample for knife grinding but it can also be rewired for 220v if you wish for the motor to. Knife belt grinder 72 with stand i was helping mark to use solidworks to draw in his kmg style knife belt grinder design and decided to design an alternate version for myself with a stand. Now is your chance to have a 2 x 72 belt grinder for a fraction of the cost of a retail. Includes stepbystep instructions to build the belt grinder, the platen attachment, and the table holder. Contact wheel, platen, work rest support, and loose belt grinding are. Use a file, grinder or belt sander to ensure their squareness.
I quickly changed to a standard v belt, and the problem was solved. Once the grinder was set up on the bench, and everything hooked up, the trial runs began. I am trying to draw up some plans for it and will share them with anyone who would like. Im glad someone finally did a 3d model of it and it looks amazing. I do have other belt grinders but seldom ever use anything else. One session was by chris williams of wilmont grinders. The grinder comes in 4 boxes with complete instructions for the assembly including wiring instructions. Theyre extremely handy, but expensive, so various people have banded together and produced a set of diy plans so that the average joe could build his own. It is very verstile and can use either cface or regular frame motor with pullies and flange bearings. The kmg industrial belt grinder beaumont metal works. Converting my kmg to direct drive and other mods sign in to follow this.
In past grinder wip threads, there have been some alignment issues that created tracking problems stemming from lack of squareness in multiple directions. Mar 15, 2015 the zip file included is a kmg grinder clone i 3d modeled from plans found on the internet, these plans are also included in the zip file. I have been meaning to make this grinder for many years now and have downloaded those plans many many times. Belt grinders operate by running a belt coated in abrasive material over the surface of an object to remove unwanted material or to produce a particular finish. Belt grinder i have the kmg from beaumont and it does everything i need. The modular design of the kmg offers everything you need and nothing you dont all at top quality reasonable price and.
The kmg was intentionally designed so that the motor was not an integral part of the machine which allows for unlimited choices in how the grinder is powered. To remove belt simply push down on underside of belt to compress belt tensioning spring. The zip file included is a kmg grinder clone i 3d modeled from plans found on the internet, these plans are also included in the zip file. Find kmg belt grinders related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of kmg belt grinders information. Hey guys i am making some 2 x 72 belt grinder kits. I have been wanting a 2 x 72 belt grinder ever since i started making knives on my wimpy 4 x 36 belt sander. The tool arm has a 2 and 8 contact wheel, flat platen and slack belt areas. I am offering a dvd that has pdf printable pages showing all materials with dimensions needed to build a moes grinder and i build a grinder on the dvd.
To set up your belt sander, follow the instructions in the owners manual that came with your machine. Although this book by richard bandler and john grinder, to which i am contributing this preface, is far from being a complete description of my methodologies, as they so clearly state it is a much better explanation of how i work than i, myself, can give. Customizing a kmg grinder veritcal to horazonal mod and motor mount. It is a bit of a chore loosening the two bolts to slide the table on and off my kmg grinding attachments so i decided to add a slot to my grinder. The abrasive belt travels in one direction only, leaving no swirl marks. Knife grinder belt grinder knife making tools steel fabrication arc welding knives and swords blacksmithing kitchen gadgets espresso machine. This grinder can also be configured to be used with the belt moving both in a vertical or horizontal direction. Always disconnect grinderbuffer from the power source before servicing, changing accessories such as belt, wire wheel, tool rest, spark arrestor, etc. The kmg from beaumont metal works is arguably the most famous knife making grinder in the world. Any attachment or table can be fitted in the two slots in the frame, and the grinder. A straight forward and precise belt tracking adjustment and an emergency stop nvr switch is also included to ensure you can operate your belt grinder safely.
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