PA Multitool belt grinder

[drewvdw]

I'm sure some of you on here have one, is there any way to mount it to the left side without it being flipped upside down? I've watched their videos and it appears that the spring and idler wheel assembly is mounted with 2 bolts to the bracket that attaches to the motor. Has anyone got some detailed pictures or is willing to try flipping that bracket?

 

[drivesitfar]

Drew: sorry I don't have the answer, but maybe McB or another member that posted on his thread where he installed one of those on his 3/4 HP Craftsman block grinder might. here's the link in case you hadn't seen McB's thread.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274020&highlight=blockmeister

good luck

 

[drewvdw]

That was one of the threads I perused while searching for an answer.

 

[Bobioz1]

It won't work on the left side unless you want it mounted vertical. Watch the installation videos on YouTube. Seen a grinder on Britishblades with one mounted on each side.

 

[Hammer1963]

That is a good question. I have several sizes and I will take a look and see if they can be made to mount on the left side with minimal modifications

 

[exmaxima1]

That is a good question. I have several sizes and I will take a look and see if they can be made to mount on the left side with minimal modifications

It looks like you can flip the tensioner assembly over (it mounts with a single bolt), but you would need to modify the base of it so that the alignment lever will still engage. Might not be worth the effort if it gets all hacked up.