2 Wheel Belt Grinder?

Brian Ayres said:
For a DIY grinder build I would do a GIB 2.0 kit from Polar Bear Forge or a LB-1000 from Wilmont. Honestly by the time you build a kit a budget grinder isn't much more.

Google No-weld grinder, KMG clone, EERF grinder for DIY ideas. ...............
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A bolt together GIB kit is a good entry level grinder. It will be solid and work well. Get good wheels and use the proper bolts required. Don't make changes or take shortcuts.
 
razor-edge-knives said:
Dude... Unless you are very experienced in the machining world or something I would HIGHLY recommend to steer clear of building your own. I built my own 3-4 wheel design from the no weld grinder plans and put about $1300-1400 into it when it was all said and done. Then I spent, minimum, probably 120 hours on it between building it and tweaking it ever since it was built because something just wasn't quite right with the tracking. That's the thing... Everything has to be PERFECT for it to track properly. If I had to do it over again, I would just worked a little extra and saved up and purchased one already built by someone who knew what they were doing. Hope this helps!
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I'm not by far the best, or even professional, my accuracy is to the .001, and I rarely mess it up, more than adequate for this.
 
I don't plan on doing hollow grinding, so changing wheels isn't much of a concern of mine. I've been looking at a few different plans, and I think I'll take a little bit from each, and adapt them to my needs.
 
razor-edge-knives said:
Dude... Unless you are very experienced in the machining world or something I would HIGHLY recommend to steer clear of building your own. I built my own 3-4 wheel design from the no weld grinder plans and put about $1300-1400 into it when it was all said and done. Then I spent, minimum, probably 120 hours on it between building it and tweaking it ever since it was built because something just wasn't quite right with the tracking. That's the thing... Everything has to be PERFECT for it to track properly. If I had to do it over again, I would just worked a little extra and saved up and purchased one already built by someone who knew what they were doing. Hope this helps!
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If I recall correctly, I had about $650 into my NWGS altogether, and that was with some materials left over. I also spent quite a bit on Beaumont wheels, including an 8" contact wheel, and I didn't buy a VFD. If I were to build it again today, I could probably do it for a little cheaper if I went with wheels from fleabay. If just building the flat platen, you could start the build for probably $500 or less.

As for the assembly, I didn't think it was too bad, and it tracked fairly well from the get go. Now, I have made several design mods to make things a bit more sturdy and work a little better for my needs, but overall, I'd recommend it if you have some basic tools to get started. I used a drill press and an abrasive cut-off wheel for the most part.
 
Hunting:
my accuracy is to the .001
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with that level of work you'll not have ANY problem making a grinder.

different plans, and I think I'll take a little bit from each, and adapt them to my needs.
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That's exactly the route I took and don't regret at all. While I call my grinder a KMG clone, it's still got several changes that I feel makes it better..... for my use anyway. Good luck with your build and keep us updated on your progress.

Ken H>
 
I would definitely pick a grinder with an accessory arm such as the 3/4 wheel grinders if it was my only grinder but I would love to have a variable speed hardcore or burr king for bevel grinding. They are so quiet and smooth compared to my little buddy and kmg.
 
Ken H> said:
Hunting:
Good luck with your build and keep us updated on your progress.

Ken H>
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I will do just that, but it may take a few weeks to get started. I have to mill up a scope mount for my M91 Finn Mosin first, but when time allows I'll get started, and hopefully I'll be able to finish before Christmas.....then again, a gift to myself......I like that idea, it'll have a bulletproof warranty:D
 
Interesting you mention milling up a scope mount for the M91 - I just finished up a barrel for a Rolling Block. I took an old Swedish 12.7X44 chambered barrel that had been over pressured sometime in the past - the chamber had a .008" bulge at the extractor slot. I cut an inch or so off to get past the bulge, reamed it to 50 Remington Army (old pistol round used by Rolling Block pistols). I then threaded, set headspace and mounted in Rolling Block action. I'm currently finishing up the final finishing, ready to fit forearm and doing the "pretty" things to finish. I did the test firing today.

Later
 
Hi Ken H>

You built an amazing grinder - would you have plans for it?

thanks,
Mike
 
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