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Craftsman 2x42 modifications
- Thread starter bkshafer
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Yo Starch,
One of the things that helped me a lot was cutting away most of the guard areas (done with a 4" angle grinder). This allows me much greater freedom in using big blades and being able to work their surfaces and angles easier. I also epoxied a tile from HD onto the planten and this makes the belt run smoother and cooler. Here's the URL of what it looks like:
http://tinyurl.com/9fxmf
I hope this is helpful.
Thanks,
Bob
One of the things that helped me a lot was cutting away most of the guard areas (done with a 4" angle grinder). This allows me much greater freedom in using big blades and being able to work their surfaces and angles easier. I also epoxied a tile from HD onto the planten and this makes the belt run smoother and cooler. Here's the URL of what it looks like:
http://tinyurl.com/9fxmf
I hope this is helpful.
Thanks,
Bob
A number of years ago I bought one of these 2 X 42 Sears grinders (the one with the 8" disc). I used it very little, until I decided to seperate the disc grinder from the belt grinder.
I got a 3/4 hp DC motor and controller and mounted it to the origonal grinder base and attached the 8" disc grinder to this. Now I have a variable speed (also, forward/reverse) disc grinder that has been VERY much used.
At the same time I got a 1 hp DC motor and drive and attached it to the belt grinder, added an extension arm (to run 2 X 72 belts) to the frame and mounted my KMG small wheel adapter to it. Now I have a dedicated small wheel grinder that is also used ALOT.
I very nearly gave this old Sears grinder away simply because it was never used. Now I am so very glad I held on to it.
-Mike-
I got a 3/4 hp DC motor and controller and mounted it to the origonal grinder base and attached the 8" disc grinder to this. Now I have a variable speed (also, forward/reverse) disc grinder that has been VERY much used.
At the same time I got a 1 hp DC motor and drive and attached it to the belt grinder, added an extension arm (to run 2 X 72 belts) to the frame and mounted my KMG small wheel adapter to it. Now I have a dedicated small wheel grinder that is also used ALOT.
I very nearly gave this old Sears grinder away simply because it was never used. Now I am so very glad I held on to it.
-Mike-
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Cool Modification Bob. I used one for a while, took the plastic cover off because it started to melt in places, once I got the bleeding stoped from catching my thumb inbetween the cast housing and lower contact wheel I cut the shelds top and bottom off, I cut the top sheld off exposing the wheel for handle work, welded 1/4" steel plate to the front of the platen. Motor burned up and I replaced it with a 1 horse 120V AC. Thought about moving the motor back to be able to use 2x72 belts but got a Coote and gave the Crapman to my father for wood work.
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Starch
I cut away all the guards from mine, like has been mentioned, and also epoxied a piece of glass to the platen for a flat surface. I would have used the tile, if I'd have been smart enough to come up with that, but the glass worked really good.
Todd
I cut away all the guards from mine, like has been mentioned, and also epoxied a piece of glass to the platen for a flat surface. I would have used the tile, if I'd have been smart enough to come up with that, but the glass worked really good.
Todd