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answer for e-tek about power: I have it mounted on a model 510 Shopsmith, which has a 1 1/8 HP motor and uses mechanical variable pulleys to vary the speed from 700 to 5200rpm. I also used 2 degrees of crown on the idler pulley. Here is a pic of the mounting on the Shopsmith:

I'm the author of that "Nifty Belt Grinder" article. Thanks for the kind comments. I have been using it since for light work ( cleaning up edges cut by my 4x6 band saw, sharpening chisels, etc) and like it so much, I sold the Shopsmith strip sander I had. Here is the cover pic: I would be...