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  1. #1
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    Lightbulb Belt grinder build (on a budget)

    Hi Folks,

    If you like machining and fabricating you might enjoy my latest build video - my rendition of Jeremy Schmidt's 2x72 belt grinder build:

    https://youtu.be/mRlDBfHnCko

    Cheers,
    Craig

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    Thanks Craig, great video. What size motor did you use?
    Kryn
    To grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore View Post
    Thanks Craig, great video. What size motor did you use?
    Kryn

    Hi Kryn,

    Thanks for the compliment!

    It's an old GMC motor that I bought from a friend a while back. 1hp, 1440rpm, single phase. I don't know for sure how old it is - but it's quite old. It does says 1962 on the tag, but I don't know if that's motor age, or the age of the BS spec it applies to. It was always intended as a temporary motor, because it was what I had on hand at the time.

    I do have my eyes open for a good value 2hp 3-phase motor, that I can drive from a VFD to get higher and lower speeds for a range of materials. It shouldn't be too difficult to do the upgrade if I find something suitable.

    Cheers,
    Craig

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    Quote Originally Posted by craigmarshall View Post
    Hi Folks,

    If you like machining and fabricating you might enjoy my latest build video - my rendition of Jeremy Schmidt's 2x72 belt grinder build:

    https://youtu.be/mRlDBfHnCko

    Cheers,
    Craig
    And coincidentally about the same colour we sprayed the two machines we built. A great video, your presentation is excellent. Have you made any of the accessories Jeremy made?
    CHRIS

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