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Jan 10, 2017· I know this is not an all encompassing tutorial, but it gives the general idea of how to convert a surface grinder to use 2 x 72" belts. Much is going to depend on the specific type/model of surface grinder. The one constant is the contact wheel! Anything less than 100 durometer wheel will...Surface grinder belt conversion - super easy | BladeForums,Apr 06, 2018· Surface grinder belt conversion - super easy Discussion in 'Shop Talk - BladeSmith Questions and Answers' started by JTknives, Apr 5, 2018. Paid Subscribers don't see ads! Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Apr 5, 2018 #1. JTknives Blade Heat Treating www.jarodtodd Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider.Surface Grinder - Convert to belt or not ? | BladeForums,Jan 24, 2016· Personally I don't like worrying about dressing the wheels, my surface grinder belt conversion is easy to maintain. I also have a higher durometer wheel to address the flex issue, it's 90 duro. I like the quick change ability of the belts, and they are a lot cheaper than stones by a lot.Converted Surface Grinder - YouTube,Nov 28, 2012· Mick shows how he converted his surface grinder to run 2X72 belts.Surface Grinder Belt Conversion | KnifeDogs Forums,Oct 05, 2010· Finally got me a surface grinder. It's a Harig Super 612. Here's my take on a belt conversion. Plates are 1/2" steel. I re-used the dust shield mount to attach the up-rite to. The tension and tracking arm pivots on it and has a gas strut for tension. I have a 6" serrated 90 duro wheel on the...Surface grinder - convert to belt table drive?,Oct 02, 2005· I've got an older KO Lee S714 surface grinder that is in pretty good shape but generates a barely perceptible scalloped pattern on ground work. The table drive is via rack and pinion and it's possible that the rack and/or pinion gear are worn and need to
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Dec 06, 2013· I have had a surface grinder for a few years and never really use it because for me surface grinding is so slow and tedious that I cant stand doing it. So I decided to do a belt conversion to speed up the process. First I needed to make a base to mount the arm for the conversionSurface grinder belt conversion - YouTube,Converting a standard surface grinder to belts for knife making.Surface grinder belt conversion - YouTube,Quick overview of my 1x72 surface grinder conversionSurface grinder belt conversion - YouTube,My setup on how I converted a 1934 BS surface grinder to run on 1x72" beltsConverting a surface grinder to Belts | KnifeDogs Forums,Jan 10, 2017· I know this is not an all encompassing tutorial, but it gives the general idea of how to convert a surface grinder to use 2 x 72" belts. Much is going to depend on the specific type/model of surface grinder. The one constant is the contact wheel! Anything less than 100 durometer wheel will...The Simplest Surface Grinder Belt Conversion- Ultra Short,,Dec 06, 2013· I have had a surface grinder for a few years and never really use it because for me surface grinding is so slow and tedious that I cant stand doing it. So I decided to do a belt conversion to speed up the process. First I needed to make a base to mount the arm for the conversion
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Oct 05, 2010· Finally got me a surface grinder. It's a Harig Super 612. Here's my take on a belt conversion. Plates are 1/2" steel. I re-used the dust shield mount to attach the up-rite to. The tension and tracking arm pivots on it and has a gas strut for tension. I have a 6" serrated 90 duro wheel on the...Converted Surface Grinder - YouTube,Nov 28, 2012· Mick shows how he converted his surface grinder to run 2X72 belts.Surface grinder conversion to belts | KnifeDogs Forums,Dec 21, 2017· I’m attaching a few pics of the belt conversion I did some years ago for a 6x12 surface grinder from Harbor Freight/Enco/Grizzley. This turned out very well and ran smoooooth as silk. The key is to have the aluminum, 90 durometer serrated wheel balanced and made to fit the ginder perfectly. I put together some cad dimensions and had this built.Surface Grinder Conversion - Tools and Tool Making,,Oct 17, 2009· If anyone out there has a harbor freight, or that type of surface grinder and has converted it to a 2x72 belt, could you forward me some photos that show how you did it. It doesnt have to be a step by step, just showing the conversion. Maybe some close ups, so I can figure it out. Also, do you st...Surface grinder - convert to belt table drive?,Oct 02, 2005· I've got an older KO Lee S714 surface grinder that is in pretty good shape but generates a barely perceptible scalloped pattern on ground work. The table drive is via rack and pinion and it's possible that the rack and/or pinion gear are worn and need toSurface Grinder Restoration & Belt Conversion WIP,,Aug 02, 2013· A belt is nice for finishing flats on fixed blades, with belt grit changes. Really helps to strip the grit off the belt splice though. Ideally it would be great to have two surface grinders, one with stone wheel and one set up for belts. That's my plan.
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Nov 02, 2010· This looks like the thing to do but where do I find a belt surface grinder like yours? Fellhoelter Well-Known Member. Oct 31, 2010 #9 Buy a grinder and convert it. M. Mike Turner Well-Known Member. Nov 1, 2010 #10 Did you make the conversion frame yourself or did you buy it? I just got a surface grinder a few months ago but have not got around,Adding power feed to a surface grinder - Practical Machinist,Apr 16, 2019· However, and especially on a surface grinder unlike on a mill or lathe, one seldom needs accurate long travel. The incremental accuracy of the scales is quite good, probably in the 1-2 micron range. So if I need to take 5 microns from a part I am really limited by the overall accuracy of the machine which is likely about 2 microns as well.Strap on Surface Grinder Attachment (SOSG) for Belt,,84 Engineering Surface Grinder Attachment (SOSG) for 2x72", 2x48" Belt Grinders etc - accurate and consistent thickness and grind a flat or tapered surface of a workpiece. Flatten steel and handle scales, distal tapers and tapering tangs on blades, descaling forged orBoyar-Schultz 612 surface grinder belt conversion WIP,,Jun 18, 2014· SURFACE GRINDER BELT CONVERSION by Ranger_Bob, on Flickr These are the components I had to order for this build; an adjustment knob (yes, I could have made this too), a shoulder bolt for the idler wheel, and a high tension spring. The springs don't look like much but will exert right at 80lbs with one inch of compression.How to power used surface grinder - Practical Machinist,Dec 13, 2009· If that is the case, I could wire a hubbell plug on the output of my VFD and make it serve double duty by swapping it between the surface grinder and belt grinder as needed. Now I just have to figure out a few more things, like how the machine is lubricating everything.Surface grinder belt conversion | Homemade machine,,Mar 7, 2017 - I've had emails and questions on surface grinder conversions, where to get parts and if I had any pics of ones I've converted so I took some pictures of...
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Nov 28, 2012· Mick shows how he converted his surface grinder to run 2X72 belts.Surface Grinder Conversion - Tools and Tool Making,,Oct 17, 2009· If anyone out there has a harbor freight, or that type of surface grinder and has converted it to a 2x72 belt, could you forward me some photos that show how you did it. It doesnt have to be a step by step, just showing the conversion. Maybe some close ups, so I can figure it out. Also, do you st...Surface grinder conversion to belts | KnifeDogs Forums,Dec 21, 2017· I’m attaching a few pics of the belt conversion I did some years ago for a 6x12 surface grinder from Harbor Freight/Enco/Grizzley. This turned out very well and ran smoooooth as silk. The key is to have the aluminum, 90 durometer serrated wheel balanced and made to fit the ginder perfectly. I put together some cad dimensions and had this built.Surface grinder - convert to belt table drive?,Oct 02, 2005· I've got an older KO Lee S714 surface grinder that is in pretty good shape but generates a barely perceptible scalloped pattern on ground work. The table drive is via rack and pinion and it's possible that the rack and/or pinion gear are worn and need toStrap on Surface Grinder Attachment (SOSG) for Belt,,84 Engineering Surface Grinder Attachment (SOSG) for 2x72", 2x48" Belt Grinders etc - accurate and consistent thickness and grind a flat or tapered surface of a workpiece. Flatten steel and handle scales, distal tapers and tapering tangs on blades, descaling forged orHow to power used surface grinder - Practical Machinist,Dec 13, 2009· If that is the case, I could wire a hubbell plug on the output of my VFD and make it serve double duty by swapping it between the surface grinder and belt grinder as needed. Now I just have to figure out a few more things, like how the machine is lubricating everything.
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Apr 16, 2019· However, and especially on a surface grinder unlike on a mill or lathe, one seldom needs accurate long travel. The incremental accuracy of the scales is quite good, probably in the 1-2 micron range. So if I need to take 5 microns from a part I am really limited by the overall accuracy of the machine which is likely about 2 microns as well.DIY Surface Grinder For Making Precision Parts At Home,,Mar 13, 2015· At the precision grinding shop I used to work at, long ago, we had a nice WW2-era 10×32 surface grinder. It had a hydraulically operated oscillating table, and a coolant flood system.Belt Grinder 2×72″ Attachment – Origin Blade Maker,Surface Grinder for Origin Blade Maker belt grinders Surface Grinder Attachment for Origin Blade Maker belt grinders - for skilled knife, axe & sword makers who understand the set up & workings of a surface grinder. Please contact us before hitting Buy Now (also works onsurface grinder table feed - Practical Machinist,Dec 24, 2006· I worked on an Elbe creep feed grinder a whiile back. It had a selector switch to allow you to use it as a regular surface grinder as well. The table was driven by a ball screw and a DC drive. A small 3 ph ac motor and a vfd would probably work for you.2x72 Belt Grinder - Reeder Products, Inc.,Whether you are custom knife makers putting a mirror finish on a knife blade, sharpening a lawnmower blade, sanding wood for the perfect fit, or deburring metal for finishing, the Reeder Grinder 2x72 belt grinder is the perfect machine for your project.Surface grinder? - Beginners Place - Bladesmith's Forum Board,Mar 22, 2021· If you don't need the precision to do folders, a disk grinder is great for flattening stuff. If you need to maintain +/- 0.0015" flatness, a real surface grinder is needed. Then there are the various surface grinding attachments for belt grinders. Travis Wuertz, OBM, and KMG all make those now.
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Dec 11, 2006· Does anybody here own a Harbor Frieght Surface Grinder, and how do you like it? Im thinking of buying a surface grinder, and have a few thoughts Id like to run by the people here. First of all, the H.F. surface grinder is on sale for $899.00 andSurface grinder wheel to 2x72 belt conversion - The Knife,,Surface grinder wheel to 2x72 belt conversion - The Knife Network Forums : Knife Making Discussions. April 2021. Surface grinder wheel to 2x72 belt conversion Tool Time. Saved by Jacob Rush. 75. Metal Working 2x72 Belt Grinder Plans Tool Hacks Homemade Machine Mini Belt Sander Blacksmithing Knives Metal Shop Knife Making Welding Table.,,,,
