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Ok here is a more updated picture of my KMG...Finally got the VFD hooked up and running last night.
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Show us your grinder.
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After grinding blades for a dozen years these four grinders are the ones that stayed; they worked.
This was my first buy; its a Pro-cut machine with a 1 1/2 hp-vs drive. I reworked the platen, heat treated it and added glass. It still works fine and handles the profiling and handles.
This KMG is run on a 3 HP motor with a six inch drive wheel it has three speeds slow medium and blazing; around 5400sfm. I have a 5 inch wheel and a small wheel arm to go with it.
The quench tank swings on a pivot, it is topped up from the little hose bib above it. It can be moved from grinder to grinder position as needed. The pivot is made from one of those seats we had in 9th grade lab, that were hinged to the tables at the corners.
This is a mobile 2X72 grinder that can be taken with you or set up in the shop in whatever location its needed.
This side view shows the construction of the adjustable work rest. It moves up and down as well as in and out. It came off a mobile miter saw.
This 9 inch disc is attached to the mobile grinder table. It uses a 1 1/2 hp VS motor with reverse. I used an upright disc for years but I prefer the horizontal disc hands down.
I use a Rod Nielson disc on this machine; the fence was machined out of 6061 aluminum stock. The bolt attached to the table in the front is used to steady the hand when sharpening.
Happy to answer any questions, Fred
This was my first buy; its a Pro-cut machine with a 1 1/2 hp-vs drive. I reworked the platen, heat treated it and added glass. It still works fine and handles the profiling and handles.
This KMG is run on a 3 HP motor with a six inch drive wheel it has three speeds slow medium and blazing; around 5400sfm. I have a 5 inch wheel and a small wheel arm to go with it.
The quench tank swings on a pivot, it is topped up from the little hose bib above it. It can be moved from grinder to grinder position as needed. The pivot is made from one of those seats we had in 9th grade lab, that were hinged to the tables at the corners.
This is a mobile 2X72 grinder that can be taken with you or set up in the shop in whatever location its needed.
This side view shows the construction of the adjustable work rest. It moves up and down as well as in and out. It came off a mobile miter saw.
This 9 inch disc is attached to the mobile grinder table. It uses a 1 1/2 hp VS motor with reverse. I used an upright disc for years but I prefer the horizontal disc hands down.
I use a Rod Nielson disc on this machine; the fence was machined out of 6061 aluminum stock. The bolt attached to the table in the front is used to steady the hand when sharpening.
Happy to answer any questions, Fred
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So next year you upgrade to the TGLH-55 ?
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God willing...
Here's my TGRH-54. I call it "54", because that's how many years it's lasted, so far.
I plan on taking it to my grave with me.
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The ppid on mine is a digital speed readout for my vfd. It has a starter motor running the vfd with start/stop buttons and a pot to control the speed. I have a slide plate for the motor in the works so i can adjust the tension on the belts and make it easy to change. Nice grinder Tai, i use one of those pretty often also 
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The ppid on mine is a digital speed readout for my vfd. It has a starter motor running the vfd with start/stop buttons and a pot to control the speed. I have a slide plate for the motor in the works so i can adjust the tension on the belts and make it easy to change. Nice grinder Tai, i use one of those pretty often also
Nice set up, I never considered a visual read out. Very handy.:thumbup:
I never realized how much speed/torque is "not delivered" to a belt, until I installed hinged plates under the motors.
Tai takes neotribal to a whole new level; next thing you know he'll be using fire to forge blades.
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Nice grinder Tai, i use one of those pretty often also
I use my TGRH on every knife I ever make, or have ever made...
It's a definite keeper.
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its a 2x36 kit attached to a 8" grinder (took the grinder wheel off), I put a glass platen on it ... it isn't anything special just what I use for now.
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242 for me please.
As for grinders I have a variable speed Radius Master. Quite versatile little machine in that is can double as a horizontal grinder as well.
Thanks for the chance.
Alistair
Alistair,
It looks quite versatile; is the lack of variable speed control a challenge and can you get ceramic belts in 2 x 48 inch size?
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It looks like he has the variable speed control on that and truegrit sells all kinds of belts for the 2x48.
One user here said the belt tension set up was wonky. I used one for a bit at the metal yard but not long enough to fool with belt tension.
One user here said the belt tension set up was wonky. I used one for a bit at the metal yard but not long enough to fool with belt tension.
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This is called "makin'-do-with-what-ya-got":
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3561-1.jpg
Before you ask, yes, this rig is only to be used at low rpm. If I dial the rpm up to high the belt will indeed reach out and slap me upside-the-head. Ask me how I know this.
And here's another one I have:
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3558.jpg
This pic was taken just after sharpening the knork. in front of the knork you'll see a little Wharncliffe utility knife I've cut out but haven't profiled yet and also a couple of marking knives to use in the wood shop. I decided to make the Wharncliffe utility to see if I like a Wharncliffe as much as I like a sheepsfoot. I suspect I'll like the Wharncliffe even more.
And here's the 6"x48" Powermatic, wonderful machine but the only thing I've been able to do with it as far as knifemaking is concerned is a little profiling and surfacing bar stock.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3560-1.jpg
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3561-1.jpg
Before you ask, yes, this rig is only to be used at low rpm. If I dial the rpm up to high the belt will indeed reach out and slap me upside-the-head. Ask me how I know this.
And here's another one I have:
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3558.jpg
This pic was taken just after sharpening the knork. in front of the knork you'll see a little Wharncliffe utility knife I've cut out but haven't profiled yet and also a couple of marking knives to use in the wood shop. I decided to make the Wharncliffe utility to see if I like a Wharncliffe as much as I like a sheepsfoot. I suspect I'll like the Wharncliffe even more.
And here's the 6"x48" Powermatic, wonderful machine but the only thing I've been able to do with it as far as knifemaking is concerned is a little profiling and surfacing bar stock.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3560-1.jpg
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The Powermatic is a useful tool I had one for a couple years and used it until I got a 2 x 72 grinder.This is called "makin'-do-with-what-ya-got":
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3561-1.jpg
It looks like it can bite. Inventive set up
Before you ask, yes, this rig is only to be used at low rpm. If I dial the rpm up to high the belt will indeed reach out and slap me upside-the-head. Ask me how I know this.
And here's another one I have:
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3558.jpg
This pic was taken just after sharpening the knork. in front of the knork you'll see a little Wharncliffe utility knife I've cut out but haven't profiled yet and also a couple of marking knives to use in the wood shop. I decided to make the Wharncliffe utility to see if I like a Wharncliffe as much as I like a sheepsfoot. I suspect I'll like the Wharncliffe even more.
And here's the 6"x48" Powermatic, wonderful machine but the only thing I've been able to do with it as far as knifemaking is concerned is a little profiling and surfacing bar stock.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x384/woodwrkr221/ROB_3560-1.jpg
I hope 212 continues to bring you luck my friend. The contest winner was drawn on Halloween.
Fred