New belt grinder, or how did i live with out this tool before lol

[paranoid56]

So i have always wanted to buy one but the prices always seemed way to high. most ranged from 800+ and thats with out motor. there are the DIY ones i looked at but didnt want to try that one lol.

I saw a guy on one of the fourms made one for himself and then started making them.
www.ameribrade.com
looked perfect. Placed the order and 2 days later i got a huge box in the mail that weighed like 70lbs

I put on a "3"hp 240v motor from HF. its kinda crazy, i cant even stall this setup, it just eats metal like nothing.

so for under 800 bucks its not a bad deal.
(and no it didnt come in this color lol)

 

[raddksn]

So.......you painted it that color?

 

[paranoid56]

lol, yes yes i did.
matches all my tool boxes and other stuff

 

[b-dog]

Looks great! I like what you did with the knobs. I have been watching Ameribrade too, on IG. I'll probably get one eventually, I am trying not to buy any equipment until next year.

 

[LXCam]

Congrats! I dig the color scheme. There's hardly ever a day goes by I don't use mine.

 

[gte718p]

I like the color. What color is it?

 

[lazer50]

Looks good i like the paint. I use my ellis 6000 nearly every day!

 

[paranoid56]

I like the color. What color is it?

its the engine paint "grabber green" at any autoparts stores.

 

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[ilovevocs]

Nice looking piece. I like the paint as well.


Can you tell us what feature(s) help to differentiates this grinders design from the other 2"x72" grinder plans that are available. I understand it comes assembled and others sell plans, its low cost, made in usa, ect, but is there a particular element about the design, ergonomics, functionality, ect. that makes it stand apart from other designs?

 

[exmaxima1]

Looks great--especially the color. You should post it in my belt grinder thread as well:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271667&highlight=Belt+grinders

 

[paranoid56]

Nice looking piece. I like the paint as well.


Can you tell us what feature(s) help to differentiates this grinders design from the other 2"x72" grinder plans that are available. I understand it comes assembled and others sell plans, its low cost, made in usa, ect, but is there a particular element about the design, ergonomics, functionality, ect. that makes it stand apart from other designs?

it was the low price, made in USA that got me. I dont seem to have a lot of time to figure it out and build it. (also super tired of building **** like this, currently i had more money then time lol)

Looks great--especially the color. You should post it in my belt grinder thread as well:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271667&highlight=Belt+grinders

ohh nice

 

[Capt Chrysler]

So what's the total cash in this bad boy?


Capt. Chrysler

PS: Looks Sub-Lime green to me!

 

[raddksn]

lol, yes yes i did.
matches all my tool boxes and other stuff

just busting your chops! looks good wish I had room for something like that!!!

 

[ilovevocs]

it was the low price, made in USA that got me. I dont seem to have a lot of time to figure it out and build it. (also super tired of building **** like this, currently i had more money then time lol)



ohh nice

Thanks for the response. I can associate with buying in lieu of building and the lack of time.



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[paranoid56]

So what's the total cash in this bad boy?


Capt. Chrysler

PS: Looks Sub-Lime green to me!

yea, its not a proper grabber green, but thats just what the can says

machine was $550
HF motor was around $140
a set of 10 belts was $20
misc wiring another $20

 

[iajonesy]

Did you get your belts from Ameribrade or another source? What sixe is the bore of the motor pully? Thanks for the info.

Mike

 

[paranoid56]

the motor pulley is a standard 5/8"
i got the belts from amazon

 

[great white tj]

Nice set up !!

 

[b-dog]

yea, its not a proper grabber green, but thats just what the can says

machine was $550
HF motor was around $140
a set of 10 belts was $20
misc wiring another $20

Ugh, I think this post just made me take the issue of getting one of these a little more seriously.

 

[mv213]

Can you tell us about that orange and green monster on top of your toolbox? Is that some type of CNC router? What do you do with it? I'm intrigued!

 

[paranoid56]

thats my platform cnc router setup. i do a lot of custom subaru parts and other random ****

 

[kazlx]

Which CNC router is that?

 

[paranoid56]

its a platform setup i picked up a few years ago.
http://www.grunblau.com/PlatformCNC.htm

 

[therickster]

Are you still happy with the belt grinder? Would you be willing to share some of the dimensions to that grinder

 

[paranoid56]

i still love mine, what dimensions do you need?

 

[therickster]

Paranoid56 I sent you a PM

 

[tarmy]

I ended up getting the Beaumont version...that thing is amazing...and as you say, hard to believe how I did without it...

Your's is purty...