Any way to direct drive my KMG

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I am looking to save bench space and i am wondering if it is possible to direct drive my KMG I think it can be gone but to not know were to look for the parts I need.
Thanks:)
 
One way is an item called a 'coupler' I think. There are three pieces to it, all plastic.

One fits over each shaft, and the third joins the other two via two or three knobby protrusions. If something locks up either shaft while running it simply shears off those protrusions and you replace that piece instead of serious damage to either machine.

You might check out some of the larger equipment places [MSC or Enco] under power transmission, or drop a note to Rob Frink and see where he suggests checking. Rob is an extremely valuable resource for many of us.

If I were setting it up [as I did on my old Grizzly]I would use a step pulley for variable speed, use one of the twist belts and mount the motor either right above or right below the grinder to keep it off the work surface.

It took me a long time to realize I needed different speeds, now I would never use a grinder that did not have that capability.

I hooked my new KMG up to a variable speed DC motor and I like it real well.

Good luck- post a pic when you get it all set up and working :)

Dave
 
Wind dancer
I have a V/S motor for it i was going to set it up with pullys
but the coupling would save alot of space,I checked MSC and I found one that is one piease that is keyed,i also saw the one you speak of
.I may have to think on it.or if there is anyone out there that has what I am looking for let me know.
Thanks;)
 
Nathan, this may sound strange, but you could still use V/S pulley's and clear up bench space by building a stand for the motor and place it above the shaft.Done it and it works.Dave:)
 
Perhaps it will be possible to make a motor that is under the table? If I ever manage to wear out my Grizzly grinder, I'll probably be getting a Frink machine or something, and I'd also want to save my bench space.
 
I have a KMG1 and I mounted the motor under the workbench,just cut a slot in the bench top for the belt to pass through and mount the motor onto a hindged plate.It works great and takes up no bench space.
 
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