Building a new shop

So here is what I have decided on so far for what I will purchase next week:

2x72 belt grinder package by oregonblademaker
KF225R 22.5" Evenheat KF Series 240v
WEN 10in variable speed drill press
Dewalt 4.5 inch 11amp angle grinder
fiberglass resin for making micarta
some 5160 and O1 steel from njsteelbaron

Here is what I am still looking for advice on (best prices and names):

which motor (2hp+) and VFD will work best with this grinder (must be able to use in Germany and the US)
belts
drill bits
epoxy for scales
heat treating materials (anything you can think of)
files
anything else anyone can think of
 
I have made all my purchases now except for some small wheels. Does anyone know where to get some KMG style rubber small wheels that ships to APO addresses? It's the last thing I need for my shop. Everything else is already coming in the mail.
 
I will start setting up my shop this week. I am extremely excited. I will be taking pictures along the way to show some of my work in progress and how everything ends up coming together.

I have an old steel table that work was throwing away so I snagged it up. it's 8'x3' with adjustable legs. I will have to sand it down then repaint, but itll end up looking great. already have the supplies.

Supplies I got include:

Northridge Tool Pro Package Grinder + small wheel arm
WEN 10in variable speed drill press + cutting fluid
harbor freight angle grinder with 10x 40grit cutoff wheels
Milwaukee 6232-21 Deep Cut Bandsaw (metal cutting / portable) + 3x 14 teeth per inch blades
SWAG Offroad 4.0 portaband table (converts bandsaw into horizontal bandsaw)
Drill Hog cobalt drill bits (1/16' - 1/2' by 64ths) comes with lifetime 100% warranty of any broken bit
Carbide File guide (Bill Behnke) he is a great guy to work with
A bunch of files
Pan Vice
Regular Vice
2 grinders that will have buffing, honing, grinding wheels etc
handle pins and tubes
digi caliper
10x belts in grits (50, 80, 12, 220, 320, and 400) + 4x 600grit cork belts
some stabilized wood for handles Kirinite for handles
fiberglass resin + hardener for making micarta
tons of Rynowet sandpaper

I will be leaving some reviews on the things I got as well as pics and videos. Please let me know what suggestions you may have for additions to my shop. So far I have spent about $5500 including shipping costs. I was not able to get a HT oven regretfully but I am saving for one. my next two goals are to build myself a propane forge, get an anvil, and get a HT oven. Hopefully I will have everything by this Christmas time.
 
KB electronics has both AC VFD and DC motor drives that will work with single phase 115/230 volt input in 50 and 60 hz. No problem going from USA to Germany or back, beyond moving a couple jumpers and wires around in the drive and changing the plug. Since the power the motor uses is "created" by the drive, the same motor will work anywhere the drive can be powered. I see Northridge is using a KB drive, check with them, if it's a stock unit 50 hz power should be no problem
 
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