Grizzly sander question

brokenspearpoint

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Just wanted to hear anyone's input on the Grizzly model G1015 belt grinder/sander. I understand that it might not be the "top of the line", but money is tight now and was curious to see if you experts could guide me in the right direction of a good quality grinder/sander. Thanks for your time and expertise.
 
Look through the last several days of posts. There was a question about this very grinder just recently.

--nathan
 
I use the grizzly G1015 model. I have had it for almost two years, now and I love it! 2x72 belts are easy to find and a pleasure to work with. Don't use the ones from Grizzly... get ceramic or better... the aluminum oxide one wear away too quickly. I try and forge as close to shape as I can, so my stock removal is minimal. I have hogged off big stock using a 50grt belt and it plunged in like butter without any bogging whatsoever on the 1hp motor. Plus, it literally takes 3 seconds to change belts.

And you can't beat the price tag!!! I may buy another.

Rick


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If lack of funds is the issue, Grizzly could be your answer. I have the same financial affliction and the Grizzly grinder is serving me well. One thing that you can bank on....if you get good at grinding on the Grizzly, when you get a better grinder, you'll be able to grind that much sweeter!
 
I've had one for about 6 years. Great grinder for the money. It doesn't work very well for hollow grinding because the motor is in the way. The platen is not even close to flat so you need to get some pyroceram on it or surface grind it or something. I made some different size wheels out of plywood to get different belt speeds. Just cut them close to shape with a jigsaw and use a sharpened chisel on the tool rest to turn them round if you don't have a lathe. You can run belts right on the shaft if you want it really slow.
 
Jason Magruder said:
I've had one for about 6 years. Great grinder for the money. It doesn't work very well for hollow grinding because the motor is in the way. The platen is not even close to flat so you need to get some pyroceram on it or surface grind it or something.
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If you get a larger wheel 10-12" the motor is a non issue. Grizzly sells a 10" wheel. http://grizzly.com/products/10-Aluminum-Rubber-Wheel-For-G1015/G9242

As for the backing platen....
Yes, I ground mine flat and use 3M low strength spay adhesive to stick on graphite or leather backings... depending on the job


Jason Magruder said:
I made some different size wheels out of plywood to get different belt speeds. Just cut them close to shape with a jigsaw and use a sharpened chisel on the tool rest to turn them round if you don't have a lathe. You can run belts right on the shaft if you want it really slow.
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Sweet deal on the plywood wheels..... kind of a poorman's "variable speed" solution.... lol.


Rick
 
Im considering this grinder as well, but being a 19 year old college kid I have to have a little more time to save.

Could i stick the platen on a 4x36 belt sander to get it flat or what?
 
therron258 said:
Could i stick the platen on a 4x36 belt sander to get it flat or what?
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It all depends on what you expect it to be able to do. If you intend on grinding to close tolerances you need to have the platen flat to those tolerances. For most makers, grinding it on a flat belt sander is more than adequate.

Rick
 
does it have a slight curve or arc to it?




ive seen where the 10" contact wheel can be used for hollow grinds, by pushing vertically and letting it take off material...correct?
 
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