Slowing down a Craftsman 2x42?

There's not a way to do it. I suppose you could mount it on a bench, cut off the guards, add a third wheel on the wall behind it to run 72 inch belts, and increase the size of the drive wheel to slow it down, but then all you'd have is a still-too-fast underpowered 72" grinder.
 
I considered slapping another motor on it, but then I would have to set up some kind of adapter to fit the assembly to the motor.

That would require machining, which could be a bit costly. But I may go that route, I work in the aerospace business and we have several people working here that could do the machining at home.
 
good question - I'm not sure.
I actually posted that as a question hoping someone with more experience would chime in with a yay or nay.
 
I'm still hoping someone comes up with a solution other than basically rebuilding it. Slowing mine down would be a very good thing. I'm hoping, but not hopeful. :)
 
Remyrw said:
I'm still hoping someone comes up with a solution other than basically rebuilding it. Slowing mine down would be a very good thing. I'm hoping, but not hopeful. :)
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I will find a way! I had an idea about disconnecting the "motor" aka "bench grinder" and slapping on a monster wheel and pully set up. Make it out of steel and wood. But after all that, just adding a slower motor seems to make more sense.

Damn, this 2x42 would be great if it wasn't so damn fast! :mad:
 
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