Finished Home built 2x72 grinder

[dmelton]

After a long session in the shop yesterday I finally finished my 2x72
grinder. I've got to say a big thanks to both Rob Frink and Wayne Goddard,
they were both VERY helpful with advice on building this grinder and they
helped me through a couple of spots where I got "stuck" building it. Rob
did EXCELLENT work on the crowned idler wheel and the custom shaft he
turned to fit a Grizzly contact wheel. Wayne, your section on home built
grinders in the "$50 Knife Shop" book is a great reference, I don't know
how many times I re-read that chapter when building this thing.

You can see somewhat detailed steps on how I built it at:
http://www.derekmelton.com

Here's me grinding my first piece of steel on the grinder:
http://www.derekmelton.com/knifepics/flatgrind.jpg

I guess I spent about $150-200 total on this grinder. Some may say that
would be better spent on a Grizzly or a Coote but I have the satisfaction
of having made my own and it's very easy to modify now since it's all
bolted together construction.

Now, if I can just learn how to use this beast I'll be set!

Thanks,
Derek Melton

 

[RARanney]

Very nicely done; I've found Wayne Goddard's writings to be invaluable.

 

[Sylvester]

Very nice man,looks better then the one
that I made

 

[Ripper]

Hello Derek, your machine is very nicely done. Thanks for sharing all the info with us. You have given me several good ideas for a project I am working on. Thanks, Greg

 

[peter nap]

Nice machine. Good workmanship!

 

[RHINOKNIVES]

thanks for sharing! you will turn into a grinding fool now!

 

[The Zodiac]

derek
Nice job on the grinder and I like what your web paage stands
for.