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Posted: 7/27/2017 3:25:29 AM EDT
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I built one of these:
No weld grinder Just something to consider if you're a DIY'er. Mine works great, though underpowered for now - used a treadmill motor for the build but plan on replacing it with a VFD-controlled 2-3 horse when budget allows. Treadmill motor bogs down badly, but belt tracking, etc. are fine. |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 6:06:32 AM EDT
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Any will work... They may make your learning curve a bit longer, but they will do what you want... I started with the Grizzly grinder. It did what I wanted, but it runs so fast. I was able to make enough money with it to buy a KMG two years later.
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Posted: 7/27/2017 6:15:00 AM EDT
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The Grizzly will work well for a beginning, low volume hobbyist. You just have to be more patient with the fast and fixed speed. I'm not sure I'd go any cheaper.
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Posted: 7/27/2017 10:43:34 AM EDT
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If you go the DIY route check out www.dealerselectric.com. They have great prices on motor/VFD packages.
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Posted: 7/27/2017 11:00:28 AM EDT
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For the money you are looking to spend, you can get a 2x72 off ebay from oregonblademaker, they are quality equipment and IMHO much better
than any you are looking at in terms of ease of use and ability to expand accessories. 2x72 belts are easier to find and there is more selection available than 2x48. They come with no motor, you can find a cheap used one and if you stick with it add a better motor and VFD later. |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 11:09:27 AM EDT
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Any will work... They may make your learning curve a bit longer, but they will do what you want... I started with the Grizzly grinder. It did what I wanted, but it runs so fast. I was able to make enough money with it to buy a KMG two years later. |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 12:48:04 PM EDT
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I bought the Kalamazoo 2x48 sander with no motor for polishing gun barrels. You can change the pulley sizes to set the speed . It has a ton of hours on it and still runs fine some day I'll build something heavier .
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Posted: 7/27/2017 5:04:10 PM EDT
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Thanks for the tips
The no weld looks like it would be good, but I am not all that good at builds like that OKM grinder looks about equivalent to the Coote I'm probably going to go for the jet or the Kalamazoo |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 10:29:50 PM EDT
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Do you still have it and want to sell it? |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 11:32:08 PM EDT
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Do you still have it and want to sell it? |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 11:40:32 PM EDT
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Can't you get a rheostat to vary speeds? We use rheostat speed control for routers that are fixed speed.
https://www.amazon.com/MLCS-9410-20-Amp-Router-Control/dp/B001NIK6PC |
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