New grinder, build complete

[javajaws]

thank you for posting follow up pictures. the machine looks to be very solid and well built. you nailed the clearance on the tool pockets, that alone is impressive without a mill.

I tack welded each slot individually using the aluminum tool arm and a few strips of paper on the top and one side for the desired clearance.

 

[javajaws]

Agreed looks like a great looking grinder... Only advice I would add is get some metal flashing and line the wooden shelves . You probably only need to do the immediate areas that will be in contact with flying hot metal .. The steel embers when your hogging out. I have a complete metal table with a full sheet of galvanized metal to protect sparks from getting on my shelves . Great Job !

Yeah, I've been thinking I should do something like that. My fire prevention is pretty poor right now. I weld on my wooden workbench!!! 😱

Next up....welding table 😄

 

[DukeHarley]

Very nice work!!!!

Jay

 

[Glorifire]

what do you think is causing the belt wobble Java? maybe one of the wheels is slightly out of alignment?

 

[Bigjohn]

Nice looking machine

 

[jll346]

Very nice grinder!! Only thing I would prefer is speed control mounted closer

 

[javajaws]

Very nice grinder!! Only thing I would prefer is speed control mounted closer

Yeah, it was one of those "I've got other things I need to work on first" type decisions. I'll probably build a bracket to get it closer eventually.

 

[Tony Miller]

That is a very impressive build! My only question is why did you put four slots in for the tooling arm?