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A quick update on the grinder project

The first grinder 2x48U-2HP is ready to ship, and I expect it within 10 days. The work on the second grinder, 2x72U -2HP is under way, and this grinder should be completed by the end of next week.

After that one, Devin's 2x72U-3HP is going to be produced, followed by Chris' 2x72U-3PH, and then possibly two 2x72U-3HP for me.

We are also working on a liquid cooled plate-quench pneumatic press (for alloyed steels). This one is for me, but if there is interest, we could make a similar press to order. At some point not in so distant future, we will also work on hydraulic press (for me), but it could become a product if there is an interest.

Will post pictures as they become available.

Thank you.
 
Forgot to mention that salt pods are also in the process of being designed and subsequently made.

Marko
 
Marko Tsourkan said:
Forgot to mention that salt pods are also in the process of being designed and subsequently made.

Marko
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Salt pods will be based on this design, but will be smaller.

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36" radius plate prototype in D2 is here. 62RC. Need to clean up the scales, but overall, we are happy about the quality.

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PS: A website for grinders and other knife-making and metal-working machines and tools is coming soon. www.stmachineworks.com
 
New Pics

An update. We are working on two grinders at the moment, 2x72U - 3HP, 2x72U - 2HP, as well as working to introduce a new belt tensioning design. This design will be ofered along with coil spring design. Pics below are WIP pics. A finished grinders pics will be available by the end of the week.

The grinder in pictures - 2x72U-3HP

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Oooh man, that looks nice. Looking firward to getting it and putting it to work.

Hoss
 
DevinT said:
Oooh man, that looks nice. Looking firward to getting it and putting it to work.

Hoss
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This grinder was given 12 on a scale of one to ten)) at a local knife show. Most makers who tried grinding it, attested that 3HP is a natural fit for this big boy. Also, the KBAC VFD allows to change frequency output, so the 1800rpm Leeson motor can run double the speed at 120Hz frequency.

Three grinders are finished and are ready to be shipped. Those are 2x48V - 1HP, 2x48U-2HP, and 2x72U - 3HP. Will try to sort out all shipping hurdles and get them all out in the beginning of the week.

There are two grinders currently in works, 2x72U -3HP and 2x72U-2HP.

Thanks,

Marko
 
Love the pictures Marko!!

By the way, I apologize for the confusion in the email, lol. I saw this post in my email on my phone, and didn't click the link. At a glance, it read that there were two 2x72's ready! That's why I asked about the second one. Now I understand why your answer didn't even touch on where the second one was going. It's not made yet :D.

Anyhow, thanks again...these things are real beauties!!
 
WildBoar said:
Marko, you still hoping to show off some equipment at the upcoming ECG?
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I am not sure, to be honest. To save $250 or so on assembled grinder shipping cost, the grinder will be shipped directly to the buyer, the motor will be dropshipped from Leeson and I will ship configured VFD. The assembly is pretty straightforward, 4 bolts, 4 screws and 3 wires.

I am in the very end of the line with my orders, so I don't know if I get anything in time to bring to ECG. (((

A "cobbler's children have no shoes" phenomena)))
 
A quick video from the local knife show in Kiev (starts at 9:50s) where the grinder was shown and where it got 12 points on a scale one to ten ))

[video=youtube;k9E1F6wB_t4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=590&v=k9E1F6wB_t4[/video]
 
Such beautiful, beautiful knives...

I do have another question based on the videos and pictures though. What is the form factor of the grinder? From base to top/tracking wheel, and from back of motor to the front of the base would be awesome.

The reason I ask, is that I think the bench I setup for it might be too tall, lol.
 
Latest grinder, two-tone, with a stand. It's sits low, as the knife maker likes to work sitting on a low chair in the front of the grinder, using his knees as tool rest when grinding on a wheel))) It's 2x60. It's grinder maker's one of the last bespoken orders

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After many hurdles, I am finally taking a delivery of a first grinder sometimes next week. It's already in transit and I already have a domestic tracking for it. The second grinder (hello Mike) will also be shipped to me and picked up locally. After that, we are going to drop ship directly to the customer, to save on shipping cost (unless a special request), so Devin's is going to be shipped directly.

There are two grinders in works, Universal 2x72 - 2HP, and 2x72 - 3HP. 2HP should be completed this week and shipped some time next week, and universal 3HP should be completed next week.

After that, we should get at a production rate at 1 grinder per week.

Thanks,

Marko
 
Awesome! Will the 3hp go out the same week it's finished? Or would it go out the following week?
 
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