I use a 1"x42" Viel. I buy all my belts from Lee Valley. They're reputable and carry 3M and Klingspor in 1x42 size
I have a 1x42 Viel that works well for most small sharpening jobs. But here’s three improvements I found necessary:
1. Zapstrap the power cord to the frame
2. Replace the stock microscopic rubber shoes with something more substantial
3. Add a carrying handle. I used a piece of wooden dowel and baling wire.
That looks like an awesome bit of kit!finslipat exclusive grinder
Pheer 2x72 with a 2hp Baldor motor and VFD, 6" drive wheel to really get it moving, can go to 5800rpm!
Various attachments for it.
4x36 / 6" combo sander
12" disc sander
1x30 Rikon
Everyone is making me jealous with their disc sanders...
Same here, and can actually get them in the UK !!!really like Red Label ceramic belts
One of the modifications I did one my diy 2x72 is lengthen the platen to 12”. I originally built it at 8” but that always seemed not quite long enough. The other change I made was making it easy to change the angle of the platen. Now I can flip it to about 60 degrees while still using the platen or if I keep going to 90 degrees I have a slack belt.Actually, it will have water cooled platens. I plan on doing a 15 inch long platen, as i find myself always wanting a longer platen on my KMG. Also working on a 36" diameter platen.
I am seriously considering building the revolution kit from housemade.us. One of the things that may push me to build vs buy is the longer platen.One of the modifications I did one my diy 2x72 is lengthen the platen to 12”. I originally built it at 8” but that always seemed not quite long enough. The other change I made was making it easy to change the angle of the platen. Now I can flip it to about 60 degrees while still using the platen or if I keep going to 90 degrees I have a slack belt.
If I were in the market for a grinder I would make sure it had a lot of options available for it. The more I use my grinder the more I wish it could do.
I’ve been following that build and it seems like a decent machine. It’s certainly built well and the price is good for the precut parts you get. The platen works similarly to mine in that it drops back at an angle. Mine uses a knob to loosen the platen for instant adjustment. I’ve never liked having to use wrenches or drivers to adjust things.I am seriously considering building the revolution kit from housemade.us. One of the things that may push me to build vs buy is the longer platen.
does a Claryx work with 2"x72" belts? or you need different EU sized belts?After really exceptionally bad and expensive experience with a private maker (a sad story, there are so many skilled guys out there) I decided to bite the bullet ... asked my wife for the cash ... and ordered a grinder from Claryx. It is robust and very flexible at the same time. I am very happy with it.
does a Claryx work with 2"x72" belts? or you need different EU sized belts?
I have a buddy in the US with one he loves it. He has left the maker world and I could probably get someone a deal in the US.It works with large range of belt lenghts. I have used belts as short as 1500mm. 72” is around 1830 mm, not far from 2000 mm (the standard EU length). One would have to check with them whether the 500mm (20”) contact wheel is compatible with 72” belts, or whether one would have to go with smaller wheel (eg. 420mm) or 2000mm belt.
You can even order it with 1.5x1.5” sized tool arms (Instead of 30x30 mm) so that you can than use 3rd party attachments made locally in US.
I like the ingenuity.This is not a joke .. I actually used this to make some handles!
Bult 1x30 from some rollerblading wheels a 2x4 and a dremel (that I also use to drill the tang hole)
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That’s pretty awesome. I used a cheap 4 x 36 for a while. Recently I upgraded to a rigid oscillating edge sander, they are about $250 at the orange store. Having a solid table 90 degrees to the belt makes for an awesome tool. My 2x72 build will be only for blades.This is not a joke .. I actually used this to make some handles!
Bult 1x30 from some rollerblading wheels a 2x4 and a dremel (that I also use to drill the tang hole)
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