Greetings and question

[curtis K]

I am a brand new member and wanted to say Howdy, so Howdy! Question: I built my own belt grinder 2x42 and I am looking for a contact wheel either an 8" or 10" for a 5/8" arbor. Any suggestions where I can obtain one or a caster supplier that has one that could be modified would be appreciated.

 

[Bastid]

Welcome to BFC curtis. In time I hope you enjoy this place at least as much as I do.

I am going to move this over to the shop-talk forum. The makers there are incredible when it comes to helping each other out.

 

[curtis K]

Thanks Bastid.

 

[Rusty McDonald]

look here
http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/grinder-parts-contact-wheels-c-60.html

 

[Bastid]

Curtis,

Call me Gus (Gus Kalanzis).

Rusty, Thank you! Looking forward to meeting you next year in Bastidville at Blade.

 

[curtis K]

Will do Gus and thanks. Oh, love the "cat herder" thing! That is great!

 

[curtis K]

Rusty, thank you very much sir!

 

[Jason Fry]

Welcome, Curtis. Glad you came. Tracy Mickley (usaknifemaker) sells good contact wheels. He puts out plans for a DIY no-weld 2x72 grinder and carries many of the parts. I think Rob Frink at Beaumont also carries some.

 

[Jack O'Neill]

if you don't need bearings in the wheel , Grizzly tools have a 10" smooth .

 

[curtis K]

thanks JKF and ONeill!

 

[bikermikearchery]

Grizzly tools 10" wheel about ---------------------------75.00 With shipping
High speed bearings from the bearing shop on ebay---------20.94 shipped
Machining and pressing the bearings in-------------------30.00