Gas powered grinder?

[Osbourn]

I've just acquired a medium-sized, used generator. I'll have to check on the specs on it, but I'll post them when I have them. I think it's around 3hp. My idea is this: It has a two-inch wide drive wheel with a groove down the middle for a belt. I can recast this wheel without that groove and possibly make it a drive wheel for a belt grinder. Am I insane? Will I tear my own arms off if I try something like this? Should I be looking more closely at the alternator on it? Should I be considering just trading it to someone that could use it more than me? It hasn't been tested yet, so I'm just brainstorming at this point, and since I REALLY need a better grinder, that's the direction that I'm thinking in. All input is appreciated, I don't want to do anything TOO dangerous. Thanks in advance.
Oz

[This message has been edited by Osbourn (edited 03 September 1999).]

 

[george tichbourne]

Should work. Don't let the 3 HP intimidate you, I work with a 7 1/2HP electric powered grinder. The only rule is to set up the contact wheel so it turns downward towards the floor so if anything gets caught it will be thrown onto the floor instead of upwards towards you.

The noise will be the only drawback and of course the fumes must vent outside.


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george
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[DK]

OZ, sounds dangerous and tempting all at the same time. I've built two belt sanders from spare parts and found out (the hard way) that you need to have your rotating parts balanced at a good machine.It will save alot of time and trouble.Let us know how it turns out! DK

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Pretty nice,huh?

 

[Osbourn]

As it turned out, the generator was busted in some way that I couldn't figure out, but I did trade it for a couple of air compressors that do work. One of them should be useful around the shop, the other is either more trade bait, or I may just pull it's motor. Thanks for the input, it's appreciated.

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Oz

"I didn't think it was THAT sharp!"