New Coote Grinder and roll around stand

[mjrodney]

Now forever limited in physical space.......in my dimunitive, "this is where I'm going to retire" Florida home......the need to grind goes on.

Norm Coote fills that need with a small footprint grinder.

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[Mossyhorn]

Small footprint but lots of track. Very nice.

 

[jameson2]

thats a nice setup. i still have my coote clamped to my workbench on the tabletop i built for it (i haven't gotten around to the rest of the table, heh..)

i really like the integrated grinderbuffer.

i'm probably going to totally rip this off.

 

[Frank Niro]

I know it to be a good machine !!! It should keep you grinding. Frank.

 

[Seals]

I like your setup.I need to set up a water pan like yours.

 

[12345678910]

How do you keep it from rolling away from you when grinding?

I've never been happy with those wheel type brakes

 

[jonnymac44]

Nice work! Load it in the back of the truck and you're a mobile knife making machine!!

 

[David Stifle]

The coote's the only grinder I've ever used. A good machine, and an excellent value. But, I thought I was the only one to mount it on a rolling stand. I like to roll it out under a shade tree in the summer. Good luck and good grinding!

Dave

 

[BMK]

Nice rig!

 

[MSCantrell]

Very cool! I like the motor down below; I bet that cuts down the quantity of dust getting all over your motor. So far it hasn't caused me trouble, but I'm worried it will break down my motor sooner that it would otherwise have lasted. Good work!

 

[Michael Rader]

Nice setup. I have my motor mounted under the bench as well and it sure clears up more space up top. And, someday when your buffer burns out, you can add a few pulleys, run a belt and operate two machines off of one motor I have a double-sided disc sander that I rigged up that way.
-M

 

[J. Hoffman]

It looks good, but I have a question. Doesn't the Coot fold down so you can access the contact wheel, and doesn't your set-up prevent the grinder from folding down?

 

[mjrodney]

There is just enough room to tilt the grinder back to allow access to the contact wheel.

At least for now.

Should more access be needed in the future, that interfering wall will receive a redesign.

Maybe a shorter wall, or maybe a hinge of a type.

To respond to an earlier post regarding the efficiency of the locking caster wheels, they do prevent unwanted movement from "normal" pressure. Should more resistance to rolling be required down the road, we have several wheel blocks that will do the job.

 

[MT Borg]

Nice set up. If I could offer a recommendation or observation... hot metal sparks and wood are a bad combination. I have smoked some wood benches !!! A quick fix is tin foil, better is a metal sheet and include at least part of the bottom shelf. I like the separator between both the machines, grinding and polishing waste are best kept separate.. I might also suggest a tall "rack" for storing your 72" belts on one side.

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

what are the specs for the motor you're using?? I like that setup.. and I'm looking to build something similar

 

[ksquared]

Where did you get that start / stop switch. Excellent!
kk