Ideas fo grinder

[Hifgibibl]

Hi im building a 2x42 square wheel grinder that i (in theory) be able to convert to a 2x72 later. The only reason i want a 2x42 is because of how i have a surplus of 2x42 belts laying around and want to use them up, also i have an old 1/2 hp 1750 rpm general electric motor to power it (ill eventually get something like a 1.5 horse for the 2x72). Im fairly broke so any ideas on a design thats made of wood or cheap steel would be great. I just really want to be able to upgrade it to a 2x72 in the future. I dont have a welder or angle grinder but do have a small metal bandsaw and cheapo 1x30 belt sander and drill press. Again any design ideas would really help me seeing as though i have only 2 years of experiance, and i didnt really get out to work much because of school but i have much more time now. I have a budget of around 80$ and was looking to use some longboard wheels that i already have to make the wheels (ill put a crown on them)

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I would suggest you make some plans and save some money ... then build a 2X72. You can sell your old belts on ebay. Building a very underpowered and small belt size grinder isn't going to save you money, it will cost you. Buy once - cry once.

 

[R.C.Reichert]

I converted my 2x48 belt grinder to a 2x72 on the cheap and it works great for my purposes. Here's the thread if it helps any. Just add an extension to your existing grinder is all you really need to do. At any point in time I can just take off the 2x72 belt and slap on a 2x48 belt because it works for both without making any adjustment.

http://www.bladeforums.com/index.php?threads/my-2x48-multitool-to-2x72-conversion.1412565/

 

[Hifgibibl]

Thanks im just making a prototype out of wood for fun but then i will either save up for a kmg or make a 2x72 i need this grinder for just a small amount of time in the near future and im building it in my shop class in my free time