Ameribrade, KMG, or Pheer?

Sgt_Bobbo said:
Here is a picture of my set up. It's about 20 inches deep. BTW, uploading pictures here is like entering the 7th level of hades.
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Thanks, good to know i dont have to rearrange my little garage shop. I am trying to keep it all against one wall, and have an almost full length counter. My heat treat station is on a cart next to the water heater. If i added another cart or table it would become a one car only garage.
 
Randy3000 said:
Thanks, good to know i dont have to rearrange my little garage shop. I am trying to keep it all against one wall, and have an almost full length counter. My heat treat station is on a cart next to the water heater. If i added another cart or table it would become a one car only garage.
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Yeah I know the feeling. I have to keep my Garage a 2 car garage as well. Really cuts down on how much equipment you can have or pushes your Macgyver skills to the next level.
 
I'll be moving on from my 2x42 soon and this thread has sparked my interest even more. I have a KBAC-24D already, going to pick up a 1hp motor to pair with one of the cheaper 2x72 direct drive frames. What are the practical downsides of the 2" tool arms on the ameriblade?

edit: The Reeder rps111 looks like an interesting package in the same price range, any thoughts on that one, especially in comparison to the pheer?
 
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googlebutt said:
I'll be moving on from my 2x42 soon and this thread has sparked my interest even more. I have a KBAC-24D already, going to pick up a 1hp motor to pair with one of the cheaper 2x72 direct drive frames. What are the practical downsides of the 2" tool arms on the ameriblade?

edit: The Reeder rps111 looks like an interesting package in the same price range, any thoughts on that one, especially in comparison to the pheer?
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The downside to 2" tool arms is they are not compatible with the majority of grinders using the more common 1-1/2" tool arms.

The Reeder was designed to flip from Vertical to Horizontal I think this should be on all machines not just an after thought(look at the price of this ACCESSORY feature on a Northridge). The ability to adjust tracking in BOTH forward and reverse is a key feature.
 
Busto said:
The downside to 2" tool arms is they are not compatible with the majority of grinders using the more common 1-1/2" tool arms.

The Reeder was designed to flip from Vertical to Horizontal I think this should be on all machines not just an after thought(look at the price of this ACCESSORY feature on a Northridge). The ability to adjust tracking in BOTH forward and reverse is a key feature.
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Gotcha. I've pretty much crossed the Northridge off my list due to their current lead time, and I'm seeing a few not so great reviews regarding the reeder. Are there any other machines on the lower end that are capable of doing both?

I'm also considering this thing, which I haven't found many reviews for: https://kadrmaskreations.com/products/srg-15-2x72-belt-grindersander-frame-with-wheels

It's hard to not just opt for the pheer because it's a well known quantity.
 
googlebutt said:
I'll be moving on from my 2x42 soon and this thread has sparked my interest even more. I have a KBAC-24D already, going to pick up a 1hp motor to pair with one of the cheaper 2x72 direct drive frames. What are the practical downsides of the 2" tool arms on the ameriblade?

edit: The Reeder rps111 looks like an interesting package in the same price range, any thoughts on that one, especially in comparison to the pheer?
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I had a kbac 27d as well and Ameribrade worked with me and sent out a 2hp leeson motor to use with the VFD. It was the same price as the single speed 1.5hp setup ($999). They really are great guys and always answer any questions right away.
 
I’m not looking for a grinder, but I always wonder why the Reeder is seldom recommended. Looks like a well-made machine. It will not stand on its own, maybe that's it. Some don't have room for the tilt, like me
 
Just placed my Ameribrade order today. Beyond customer oriented! Excited to get back in the swing after a very long layoff.
 
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