I have been want to build this grinder for a couple years and finally got it together. Buying vs building a grinder is a common question and one i struggled with and thus I put together a set of plans for this grinder which I will send to anyone who wants them. All in, anyone with a drill press, sander and some hand tools can build one just like it for just under $1,000 (excluding the platen or grinding wheel), and a person can build one much cheaper if some of the metal/parts/motor, etc. are already had.
I will note, although this is very similar looking to the Ubergrinder, I did not intend to try to copy it specifically….and frankly I did not see that specific grinder until I was about ½ complete with this one. Rather I tried to take some of the best design elements from all other grinder’s out there….(e.g. the multiple 1.5” tool arm sockets, the simple KMG style tracking mechanism, the elevated handle, gas spring, etc.) to build a no- weld, no-mill, no lathe grinder that can be built by anyone with a few simple tools.
Here are a few WIP pics and then the assembly pics. I think with these pictures and the plans, one could replicate this fairly easily if they wanted too. If anyone has constructive criticism, list it…so anyone wanting to build one can make the modification if they want to.
Thanks
A rough tracking mechanism. This was the first component I have made for this grinder. The mechanics and layout is very similar to the KMG with the exception of the elevated handle.
Drilling the initial holes for the left side. I essentially drilled all the holes using the tap sized drill bit. Then I used that side as a template to drill the first hole in the right side.
After I drilled one hole on the right side, I tapped it, bolted the two pieces together and then drilled another hole and repeat. Do this until you have 3 screws holding the two pieces together and then proceed with drilling the remaining holes and then tapping the remaining holes.
After the right side and left side are drilled and tapped, then begin to drill holes through the spacers.
I will note, although this is very similar looking to the Ubergrinder, I did not intend to try to copy it specifically….and frankly I did not see that specific grinder until I was about ½ complete with this one. Rather I tried to take some of the best design elements from all other grinder’s out there….(e.g. the multiple 1.5” tool arm sockets, the simple KMG style tracking mechanism, the elevated handle, gas spring, etc.) to build a no- weld, no-mill, no lathe grinder that can be built by anyone with a few simple tools.
Here are a few WIP pics and then the assembly pics. I think with these pictures and the plans, one could replicate this fairly easily if they wanted too. If anyone has constructive criticism, list it…so anyone wanting to build one can make the modification if they want to.
Thanks
A rough tracking mechanism. This was the first component I have made for this grinder. The mechanics and layout is very similar to the KMG with the exception of the elevated handle.
Drilling the initial holes for the left side. I essentially drilled all the holes using the tap sized drill bit. Then I used that side as a template to drill the first hole in the right side.
After I drilled one hole on the right side, I tapped it, bolted the two pieces together and then drilled another hole and repeat. Do this until you have 3 screws holding the two pieces together and then proceed with drilling the remaining holes and then tapping the remaining holes.
After the right side and left side are drilled and tapped, then begin to drill holes through the spacers.
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