Profiling ??

[Normark]

Hey Guys...

So many Questions...

One of the things that pisses me of about my grinder is the platen can't be locked into the 90 degree position and constantly has to be checked and Squared up when profiling...

So I'm thinking about a edge Profiling machine...

I want the machine to use 2X72" belts as I literally have garbage bags stuffed with them.. Probably have 600 belts of all different grits...

wouldn't it be nice to just pull a used 400 grit belt out slap it on a dedicated profiling machine and true everything up ??

Beaumont makes one, however it's in the $600 + range,, just for the table,, doesn't include a motor..

I was thinknig of having my brother in law who makes machines to build me one,, even if it's Ghetto,, I don't care as long as it's square...

I have a couple of spindle sanders,, one for metal, the other for Plastic,, however they are the biggest pain in the ass with metal as they don't last worth a $hit...

I'm going to get a small wheel attachment for my grinder,, and that fine for hogging holes,, but still doesn't address squaring everything up...

Anyone got an bright ideas for an edge grinder other than the Beaumont ??

Don't get me wrong, I have dreams about the Beamont,, I'd be in heaven, and will get one eventually.. Just can't afford on right now...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST

 

[Rob!]

Your platen is adjustable for angle so you can do angles easily for things like bolsters. 90 degree is just one of those angles. Note that your tool rest is also adjustable and, presumeably would be on an edge profiling machine as well. Squaring is pretty easy on the BEE with no tools required (except a square).

Also, when hogging profiles, square doesn't matter much till you get to finer grits. Heck, the rough profiling is better done with the contact wheel and tool rest anyway. Less wear on your platen - less friction smoother and less heat.

Note - when profiling on the contact wheel, if you are working near the edge of the belt, track the belt over a bit to avoid damaging the contact wheel.

 

[mdoyle]

I use a 12" grizzly disc sander for squaring when profiling. Love it.:thumbup:
Matt

 

[richard j]

i agree on the disc sander. i do all my profiling freehand on one as well as grinding my blades.

 

[Tad Lynch]

I second the 12" Grizzly disc grinder. It does a great job, has a 1 horse motor, and is pretty cheap.

 

[Daniel Koster]

Having recently profiled a couple hundred blades.....:foot:.....


I've just built the habit of squaring my platen to the tool rest every time I start profiling.

*shrug*



That said, I would definitely like to get a horizontal grinder from Rob. :thumbup:

Somebody else does make one....I've seen it....but I can't remember who....! :foot:

 

[Barker]

I can square it my rest a lot of times before paying $1000. I'm kind of cheap, but that's me. I usually profile several at a time and only have to square it up once anyway.
-John

 

[RUJOCO]

GRIZZLY makes one....but it's around $500-$600 too. It does have a motor though.

You or your brother in-law could convert a spindle sander pretty easy. Half the machine you want is already built. Convert the spindle to drive and fabricate a longer table with an upright idler. Just a thought.