Grinder. Need help fast.

Got it. It’s a Burr King 960-250. It’s been painted blue, guess the previous owner liked blue. He said he was selling it for a friend. The guy had no idea what it was and said he has multiple calls. I was just the first to arrive. Can’t wait to get a VFD and get this thing running.

The only thing wrong with it is that the latch for the side door is missing. I assumed I would keep it open anyway so that wasn’t a deciding factor. Platen looks clean but I may look into a glass platen.
 
Did you get any accessories or a contact wheel?

One of the best things about a Burr King is the smooth running and rock solid tracking.
 
so the last question is which VFD I should get? I know the KBAC is the best choice but looking through all the other brands is a bit confusing. Seems some are 220v only. I need one that will run off a 110v normal power outlet.
 
Sgt_Bobbo said:
The only accessory is a vent tube that connects to a filtration system. I probably wont use it though.
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I would, hook it up to a shop vac with water in it= good dust control


[QUOTE"Sgt_Bobbo:"] which VFD I should get? I know the KBAC-27d is the best choice but looking through all the other brands is a bit confusing. Seems some are 220v only. I need one that will run off a 110v normal power outlet. [/QUOTE]

I don't know of any other vfd that does that at 1.5hp
 
Sgt_Bobbo said:
so the last question is which VFD I should get? I know the KBAC is the best choice but looking through all the other brands is a bit confusing. Seems some are 220v only. I need one that will run off a 110v normal power outlet.
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KBAC is going to be your best bet, especially for this application, and even more so if you need to run it on 110VAC. As mentioned, there really aren't very many other options for 110VAC input voltage that go up to 1.5HP, and the small number of other makes and models that do are generally much more expensive that the KBAC, with no additional benefits.

Looks like you got a decent machine. That particular size and shape of a grinder is really primarily intended for use in a fab shop setting, for general deburring and such, but you should be able to use it for flat grinding and profiling. Eventually, you'll probably want to add a machine that uses tool arms so that you can use small wheels and contact wheels and such, and yes, a 2x72 will give far more options (and likely be more economical) for belts and grits, but you could certainly start with a much worse machine than you have there. The fact that it will be running off a VFD will be invaluable.

Congrats!
 
I ordered the kbac and 20 various belts from 36, 60, 120, 220, and 400 grit. All in with vfd and belts I’m out $930. I think it will work out just fine.

Also the 250 has a small wheel attachment that can be used. I think it costs around $130 depending on the size of wheel you want.
 
Don't forget that now that You know what it is and can advertise appropriately, and it will be under power and variable speed, you can probably make a handsome profit and combine that with your 930 and get a 2x72 at some point if that is what you desire in the long run.
 
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