2x72 grinder up and running!

[Fochops]

Just wanted to give a big shoutout to Ken on here! He helped make the process painless!!!! If you're thinking about a 2x72, do it!

 

[knarfeng]

Congrats!

 

[Fochops]

Thank you!

 

[Fish30114]

Perhaps you posted it here previously, but what are the components of your grinder? It looks pretty darn good!

 

[S.Alexander]

That looks great. How does it run? What kind of work rest did you make for it?

 

[Fochops]

It's an iron horse motor 2hp, cheap-o eBay VFD, Oregon Blade Maker grinder. I repurposed an old table I had for the rest (temporary) and bolted it to 3/4" mdf. Waiting on my belts to arrive but some small test runs show it runs super smooth from 20-60hz. Old 60 grit belt started shaping steel quick! I can't wait to get to work on it.

 

[Fochops]

Thanks fish and s.alexander!

 

[Josh Rider]

Nice grinder!
Side note, I dig that artwork of the ships behind it.

 

[Fochops]

Funny story on that Josh Rider, my old townhouse had a big dumpster and one day I took the trash out and there it was, sitting next to the dumpster! Hand painted! I was like "you're coming with me"

 

[Josh Rider]

Nice!

 

[Fochops]

I added a better view of it.

 

[Josh Rider]

Love it, something about old ships just sparks my interest.
I have a tattoo of one on my arm.
(Sorry to derail the thread )

 

[Fochops]

No worries! Haha, cool to know I wasn't the only one to not think it was trash.

 

[Ken H>]

Grinder setup looks good - and that is a NICE painting! I like! Of course, you know me 'n sailing boats

When you get ready for switches 'n things, just holler.

Ken H>

 

[Teppojutsu]

Nice bro

 

[NJBillK]

Nice grinder!
I have been thinking of one of those for the past few days, any idea what the difference is between his yellow (with Al wheels) and black grinder (aside from the $50)?
It looks to be just a difference in upper arm design, but I am not sure.

I figured since you have one on hand, you may have asked him that yourself?

Thanks, and congrats!

 

[Fochops]

I looked as well, I'm sure the design is just more flashy. I'd save the money and put it towards belts and accessories. I'm happy with the yellow one overall.

 

[Lance23]

Any info on the VFD used?
I've been looking but not sure what I need.
I can only run 110v.

 

[Fochops]

I used 220, that's all I can suggest. Why are you limited? If you have 110 you can get 220.

 

[NJBillK]

Lance, PM sent with motor/vfd combo info.

I would post the info, but they are non supporting, so shoot me an email if you need a point in the direction.
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As for only having 110 available, he may live in a townhouse/apartment complex and is planning on having his grinder on a mobile table and VFD mounted remotely.