2" x 72" Belt Grinder kit $369.99

Hey Jerry,

That's right I forgot about that. I better go edit that post so inaccurate info isn't out there.

Thanks for the heads up, Phil
 
I had a chance to work on this a bit more, and other than a slight modification to the platens, I think it's ready to go. There was a concern with spring tension. I have two springs on it right now (it's what I had handy) and there's no problem keeping tension. I wouldn't set them up like I have them, it's just a quick mockup.

Here's a picture of what's included in the kit.
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(Shims not pictured, but are included)

And choice of platen.
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A couple overall images of the grinder when assembled.
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It includes a tool rest option. The top opening is the tool bar, and a work rest can be fitted into the bottom. A 1" square bar works nicely.
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I'll be putting together a step by step assembly page here shortly. I'll include a tool list with that, too.

Other pieces needed to finish the grinder are bolts, nuts, wheels, springs, tooling arm, and motor.

Overall, there are 4 holes that need tapping and 7 holes that need drilling and tapping.

My original plan was to cut them this week and be able to ship them. I think that I'll be able to cut them, but I don't think I can ship this week. My father passed away last Thursday, and his funeral is at the end of this week. Once I get back home from that, I'll start sending emails to people on the list and get these sent out.

I'll also get a 72" belt from a friend, and show what it looks like setup with it. I run 90" belts, so the perspective is a bit weird.

The total cost will be $260.20, $250 for the kit and $10.20 shipping via priority mail.

Jamie
 
Very sorry to hear about your father, I have been where you are now, and with time it does get somewhat easier.

Im not going to be able to get in on this now, but will you be offering these in the future?
 
Very sorry to hear about your father. God bless you and yours.

Just post when you're ready to take sales. I will order a kit.

--nathan
 
Sean Cochran said:
Very sorry to hear about your father, I have been where you are now, and with time it does get somewhat easier.

Im not going to be able to get in on this now, but will you be offering these in the future?
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Thank you.

I plan on offering them continuously, not just a one time run.

Jamie
 
I'm really sorry about your father Jamie.

It's a great thing you guys have done, by coming together to make something good out of this mess.

I'm with Phil, in that after reading a bunch of posts I fear a lot of people simply don't understand that this is a kit and not a plug and play tool. It is 100% the fault of the readers, and no one else's! But I can already imagine people posting on here wanting to know where their "mottor and wheeliey thingies are cuz they wernt in the boxe!" :rolleyes: ;)

If I didn't already have 3 grinders I'd definitely be ordering this.... heck I might end up with one anyway :)

Good on 'ya guys! :thumbup::cool:
 
Sorry to hear about your Father Jamie.

Wow that is one sweet looking grinder
When you start taking orders I’ll definitely be ordering one.
I checked out Sunray inc www.sunray-inc.com site but for me it’s a bit difficult to try and figure out which wheels to buy I hope you can include a parts’ list.
 
As others have said, Sorry about your Father, Jamie. You have done an amazing job with this, my 4x36 just blew up so hopefully come tax return time I can order one, it tough being a college kid!

EDIT: Wait, so step pulleys can't be used with this setup?:eek: My motor is a 1.5hp 3750 TEFC from indian george, that thing HAS to be slowed down somehow...damn..
 
therron258 said:
As others have said, Sorry about your Father, Jamie. You have done an amazing job with this, my 4x36 just blew up so hopefully come tax return time I can order one, it tough being a college kid!

EDIT: Wait, so step pulleys can't be used with this setup?:eek: My motor is a 1.5hp 3750 TEFC from indian george, that thing HAS to be slowed down somehow...damn..
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Thank you everybody for the condolences.

My main grinder is a 1 1/2 hp 3750 motor, and I run it full speed. I have a second, slower grinder for finishing.

Jamie
 
awesome i got one of those motors from IG too!

now here is a question it has the holes for face mounting the motor but no base plate. is this going to be a problem on this design?

thanks

jake
 
Hey Jamie, do you know if blindhogg is planning on updating the plans on his site with all your mods?

Thank you both for all your effort.

Dan
 
so, i am a bit confused. there is a lot of bad feedback on will hurley who originally started this thread. is jamie, aka polar bear forge, a different deal and person?
 
brianml said:
so, i am a bit confused. there is a lot of bad feedback on will hurley who originally started this thread. is jamie, aka polar bear forge, a different deal and person?
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Very much different. We kinda ended up hijacking the thread a little bit. Once I get kits ready for shipment, I'll create a new thread.

Jamie
 
I too am sorry to hear about your father Jamie,

Has anybody heard from Will at all? Where is he? Mexico by now? He is one of the old timers from here.
 
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