New Belt Sander/Grinder

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Jim L.

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:) Got a new belt sander/grinder yesterday!!!! I hope to be able to put out projects a lot quicker. As soon as I figure out the pictuer thing, I'll put some on the group.
Thanks,
Jim L.

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Congratulations on the new grinder! I keep meaning to get one for myself but there are too many other tools I need to buy.
 
Congrats. That is something on my list of wants also. I would really like to get me one of the Dozier made grinders one of these days. I hear they are pretty great.

STR
 
Jim L. said:
:) Got a new belt sander/grinder yesterday!!!! I hope to be able to put out projects a lot quicker. As soon as I figure out the pictuer thing, I'll put some on the group.
Thanks,
Jim L.

:) :) :) :) :)
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Be careful about heat buildup. I've blued a couple knife tips by going too slow on my belt grinder. (2 x 48 Delta) Doh.:eek:
 
DGG said:
What kind did you get and what belts are you planning to use?
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I picked up a Ryobi from Home Despot. It's a combo belt and disk, both provided with 80 grit. I picked up #50 for both and #150 for the belt (already had some for the disk).

I'm really looking forward to playing with it. I'd been using an electric drill mounted in a vise (already burned one up) in conjunction with bench grinder.

`Lookin' forward to sharing what I put out!:) :) :)
 
I was thinking about getting the same one... let me know how it works and if you like it...:)
 
bladefan said:
I was thinking about getting the same one... let me know how it works and if you like it...:)
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So far I've just been playing with it to get a feel for it. I pretty much use salvaged stock that isn't the most rust free or pitless. For removal of material down to smooth metal, it rocks!

I keep a Big Gulp cup full of water next to the grinder to keep things cool.

Jim L.
 
www.jantzsupply.com has fine grit belts for it. 320-400 grit is a good place to start. 400 will remove a lot of edge metal, while leaving a good finish.
Bill
 
Jim L. said:
I picked up a Ryobi from Home Despot. It's a combo belt and disk, both provided with 80 grit. I picked up #50 for both and #150 for the belt (already had some for the disk).

I'm really looking forward to playing with it. I'd been using an electric drill mounted in a vise (already burned one up) in conjunction with bench grinder.

`Lookin' forward to sharing what I put out!:) :) :)
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How much was the damage for that one? I don't know very much about Ryobi and their quality reputation.
 
DGG said:
How much was the damage for that one? I don't know very much about Ryobi and their quality reputation.
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It was about $99.00 as was, but with the extended warranty, total was $114.00.

Jim L.
 
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