hi!... how can I build this machine myself? , I mean , do you have the plans to build it? can you share them , or sell them to me? , also , how much do you think I will spend making this belt grinder?
@kyamelon Search the internet for the drawings Clone KMG and you will find them. Look in knife grinding forums. This will cost $200 - $800 to build depending on what materials you have now.
That is an impressive bit of kit., and in only 40 hours. Are you going to do the other slide in heads as well?
While it is still new and clean buy some tins of metal primer and hammertone paint it will come up a treat. You have a lot to be proud of with this project.
How did you get your grinder to track properly? I can't seem to get all of the wheels to track true and the post that holds the tracking wheel seems very sloppy. Also, what did you use for axles?
The spindles are made out of threaded rod (all thread). The wheels are double nutted on both sides. Moving the position of the nuts will line up the wheels.
I built a 2x72 with the motor underneath like yours with a hinged mounting board for belt tension. I think the metal grindings got into the motor today. Let's just say I have more time to watch videos like yours.
I have a video of the belt grinder up now. I have panels that enclose the new motor and nemodeum magnets to catch the metal dust if it should happen to get inside the enclosure. I think my next belt grinder will be a KMG style like yours. Any tips for a rookie? How's your shroud project coming?
@nlightened2 That is the joy of TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) electric motors, they will run for years in a dirty gritty enviroment with no problems
Thank You! I machined the wheels myself from thick wall pipe and welded a center plate with hub into the middle. The drive and tension wheels are 2.25" wide, 4" in diameter and are machined at 3 degrees.
I used metric bearings that are abut 1.125" OD. with .500 ID.
ran out of time on the last comment . have you tried 3m trizact belts the go down to 2000# start with 150# then280# then use A32 A16 and A6 this equalls to 2000# finish . beats manual polishing when you can use belts. then if you use a cork belt ,wet you can chrome on top of that if you cant get a cork belt thake a standard belt and turn it inside out abrasive side to the wheel and use it to burnish if you dont have a wet setup soak the belt in water beforhand to make it flexible good luck.
brilliant machine, next best thing to a loser ks 350 . i was in the belt machine business for most of my life and love them .stock removal is ten times geater than grinding wheels, have you tried a rubber contact wheel 40 degree shore with serration greater stock removal than a plattern, is your plattern teflon backed. nice to hav eslack of belt as well. can you adjust your tensoning? the sound on my computer is off at present. what belt speed are you on looks about 30 meters per sec
A very nice project, effective too,... Well done.
ozzirt 9 months ago
hi!... how can I build this machine myself? , I mean , do you have the plans to build it? can you share them , or sell them to me? , also , how much do you think I will spend making this belt grinder?
kyamelon 1 year ago
@kyamelon Search the internet for the drawings Clone KMG and you will find them. Look in knife grinding forums. This will cost $200 - $800 to build depending on what materials you have now.
AltonMachineCom 1 year ago
I guess the music is appropriate. A lot of grinding goes on at the Disco. ;oP
Nice Design. I still need to build one. Maybe this winter.
Marc329 1 year ago
@Marc329 That's a good one!! Thanks. Good luck with yours.
AltonMachineCom 1 year ago
That is an impressive bit of kit., and in only 40 hours. Are you going to do the other slide in heads as well?
While it is still new and clean buy some tins of metal primer and hammertone paint it will come up a treat. You have a lot to be proud of with this project.
labrat7357 1 year ago
@labrat7357 Thanks labrat I will be adding more to this grinder. The hammertone is a good Idea.
AltonMachineCom 1 year ago
Im used to cheaper belts that break dwn in no time; What kinda belts do you use? Really awesome sander by the way, Great job.
M1ST3RHYDE 1 year ago
@M1ST3RHYDE I use Norton abrasive belts they cost $40 - $50 for a box of 10.
I am very happy with them, they last a long time.
AltonMachineCom 1 year ago
How did you get your grinder to track properly? I can't seem to get all of the wheels to track true and the post that holds the tracking wheel seems very sloppy. Also, what did you use for axles?
ckr001 1 year ago
@ckr001
The spindles are made out of threaded rod (all thread). The wheels are double nutted on both sides. Moving the position of the nuts will line up the wheels.
AltonMachineCom 1 year ago
I built a 2x72 with the motor underneath like yours with a hinged mounting board for belt tension. I think the metal grindings got into the motor today. Let's just say I have more time to watch videos like yours.
nlightened2 2 years ago
Sorry to hear!
This will speed up my shroud project.
Hey you have some nice knives.
We just need video of your set up.
Thanks
Snack3828 2 years ago
I have a video of the belt grinder up now. I have panels that enclose the new motor and nemodeum magnets to catch the metal dust if it should happen to get inside the enclosure. I think my next belt grinder will be a KMG style like yours. Any tips for a rookie? How's your shroud project coming?
nlightened2 2 years ago
@nlightened2 That is the joy of TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) electric motors, they will run for years in a dirty gritty enviroment with no problems
labrat7357 1 year ago
Awsome unit Chris where do you source the idler and main wheels for this unit. Please advise!
edragn8020 2 years ago
Thank You! I machined the wheels myself from thick wall pipe and welded a center plate with hub into the middle. The drive and tension wheels are 2.25" wide, 4" in diameter and are machined at 3 degrees.
I used metric bearings that are abut 1.125" OD. with .500 ID.
Snack3828 2 years ago
ran out of time on the last comment . have you tried 3m trizact belts the go down to 2000# start with 150# then280# then use A32 A16 and A6 this equalls to 2000# finish . beats manual polishing when you can use belts. then if you use a cork belt ,wet you can chrome on top of that if you cant get a cork belt thake a standard belt and turn it inside out abrasive side to the wheel and use it to burnish if you dont have a wet setup soak the belt in water beforhand to make it flexible good luck.
lmogden1 2 years ago
brilliant machine, next best thing to a loser ks 350 . i was in the belt machine business for most of my life and love them .stock removal is ten times geater than grinding wheels, have you tried a rubber contact wheel 40 degree shore with serration greater stock removal than a plattern, is your plattern teflon backed. nice to hav eslack of belt as well. can you adjust your tensoning? the sound on my computer is off at present. what belt speed are you on looks about 30 meters per sec
lmogden1 2 years ago
Nice job! pulls off a lot of steel fast! Your KMG was one of the vids i was watching before i decided to build mine! well done!
2x4tube 2 years ago
great job brother , i need to build one on those . : )
500passwords 2 years ago
Is it just me or is the whole machine rocking back and forth like it needs to have one of it's legs shimmed?
ryobiguy 2 years ago
Yes in some shots it is.
You can see in 0:50 that it is shimmed.
The problem is now rectified.
Snack3828 2 years ago
Cracking job sir!
It looks more than up to the task,love the tensioning top roller!
Do you have tracking control too?
bassfuryvi 3 years ago
para pensar
pinighuo 3 years ago
I like it
sunnyboy67 3 years ago
Wow. That machine removes a lot of steel fast. What grit sandpaper are you using?
TomBrooklyn 3 years ago
you need a post
erklaerbaer01 3 years ago
fantastic job. ive already started on mine an cant wait to see how it turns out
blueyesxxx 3 years ago
awesome
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
coooooool
dragonjimm 4 years ago
where did you get your driving and tracking wheels
stephenrowe90 4 years ago