I built my own modeled off the KMG grinder from beaumont machine, Don has links to his site. He sells his for around 1000 dollars or so. i would be happy to help you build one if needed. ... Expect to pay between 700 to 1000 dollars or so for a good grinder. Bader III or others are good... any way I can help let me know :-_) ... heres my furst ...
I'm just getting into knife making and have narrowed it down between Reeder and KMG for my belt grinder. Not really looking for other options at this point. I …
KMG Grinder Modification. Belt Grinder; grinder; By Bill Kirkley March 26, 2014 in Tools and Tool ... As you know on the KMG grinder the table attaches by two bolts. ... acquiring, rebuilding, and …
Platen Attachment Work rest 1.5HP* (115V) or 2.0HP* (230V) Motor 3 step pulley for motor 3 step pulley for grinder Drive belt Base plate Uses 2 X 72″ belts 3 ideal belt speeds of approximately 900, 1800, and 3600 ft/min Some assembly & simple wiring required. * This unit usually ships with no power cable. In order
Hey guys. I have been looking for a good belt grinder for some time. I know I should get a KMG but the price is kinda hi for them, ... Do most of the makers who are praising this grinder also have a KMG, Wilton, Grizzly or some other $1000 + grinder that they do most of their work with? I really would rather spend $500 on a grinder than …
KMG-TX – Tilting Extreme Belt Grinder Easily tilts from vertical position with a lever release and clicks securely into horizontal position and back again. Has a ratcheting belt tension system, an all-new Axis Neutral Tracking system with a low wear steel tracking wheel, platen attachment wheels made of steel.
Hey All, After having my home-made grinder fail miserably, I am turing to a professional for help. Cory with Custom Eyes Machining has quoted me a KMG grinder clone for $530.00 CAD ea. I think this is a pretty good price for the chassis, base plate, tooling arm, platen, and work rest. I still hav...
If this machine is comparable to Bader BIII and/or KMG, then I want to buy from someone I know who has been honest and honorable. I really like to stay with good people when I can (he has a great hydraulic press and other apparently good machinery, too). Please let me know your experiences with Uncle Al's 2x72 belt grinder. thank you, …
The finished frame received a nice paint job, a little switching cabinet, proper running wheels and, of course, a sanding belt. Despite all recycling efforts, about 80 bucks went into the project ...
Static electricity build-up is a problem when using glass platens on a belt grinder. Most importantly, extreme caution should be used when working with a glass platen because if the glass comes loose during grinding or experiences a significant shock it will explode into many, many sharp dangerous shards.
Beaumont Metal Works KMG 3-Speed Belt Grinder. The Beaumont Metal Works KMG 3-Speed Belt Grinder uses the industry standard 2 inch x 72 inch belts. The machine comes in 2 different versions, a 1.5 horsepower or a 2.0 horsepower engine. It also has 3 different belt speeds of 900, 1800 and 3600 surface feet per minute. ... Good horsepower options ...
The KMG belt grinder should work for you. The knife section was mentioned as you were interested in knives. The grinders, sanders, etc section is relatively new and I should have added that to the references. The site search gathers the search string from the entire site and would have picked up both. ... the KMG is a good way to …
Craig, I defintely agree with you. What really is important is that all the pieces match each other. I also have a quite clear plan in my mind but I'm a rookie as well and I would like to be sure the sizes of my idea are ok.
The article on my new KMG grinder is ready for public viewing. It is rather large, with lots of pics, so loading may be slow. ... I was surprise that the link belt produced that kind of vibration. I always had good luck with them. Possum. Joined Jan 27, 2000 Messages 266. Jun 12, 2002 #3
I am wanting to build a grinder. In looking for a motor I stumbled onto a 3 HP motor that runs at 3450 RPM. In reading some other posts I saw that this might be too fast for a grinder. Therefore I would like to know the optimal setting for a grinder. Any information is helpful as I am very new to the addiction!
I bought a KMG as my first belt grinder and turned out my very first knife on it. This knife was made nearly entirely using the KMG...it is a very versatile grinder. I run …
The modular design of the KMG offers everything you need and nothing you don't - all at top quality - reasonable price and in time-proven design. We sell grinders both with and without motors (except for the TX model). With the three-step pulleys, you get speeds of 900, 1800 & 3600 surface feet per minute belt speeds.
The KMG-TX is a 2x72 direct-drive grinder that can tilt from vertical to horizontal position with a lever release. It features a ratcheting belt tension system, an axis neutral tracking system, and a platen attachment with …
Bee Metal belt grinders are a really good, versatile unit that will last decades. Of the 3 grinder's I currently have, a KMG, a Coote 2 wheel style and a Bee Grinder, my go to is the Bee 9 times out of 10 ... Good choice on the KMG, the only negative I can say is they come unpainted. Not a big deal, mine's got a nice patina on it, …
The Small Wheel Attachment attaches to either the top or the bottom of the tooling arm on any KMG or KMG-TX 2x72 belt grinder. Small contact wheels slide into the fork arms and are interchangeable. The small contact wheels (sold separately) have a 70 durometer rubber surface for smooth operation, excellent finish, and extended belt life. NOTE: …
The KMG-TX is a 2×72 direct-drive grinder that can tilt from vertical to horizontal and run on 110V or 220V AC. It features a ratcheting belt tension system, an axis neutral …
Jon, the TW90 is a very nice grinder, it has some accessories that u can't find on any other grinders ( like the magnetic surface plate ) it runs very smooth and is a work of art, but its $$$ The KMG is a nice grinder, not as refined as the TW90 and not as many bells and whistles as the tw90 either, but its less $$$, The Bader is like the KMG …
This is the flagship model of the KMG Grinders! KMG-10 Grinder with 10″ touch wheel. •Platen attachment. •Work relaxation. •2 hp variable speed motor and VFD, •Pulley for motor. •Pulley for grinder. •Drive belt. •Base plate. •Mounting bracket for VFD and electric hardware. •Uses 2″ X seventy two″ belts.
Platen Attachment Work rest 2.0HP* (115V or 230V) or 3.0HP* (230V) Motor 3 step pulley for motor 3 step pulley for grinder Drive belt Base plate Uses 2 X 72″ belts 3 ideal belt speeds of approximately 900, 1800, and 3600 ft/min Some assembly required. * This unit usually ships with no power cable. In order to lessen c
Upgrade your KMG Grinder with the Deluxe Small Wheel Bundle! Everything you need to be a master of small wheel grinding, including a tool arm, small wheel attachment, and small wheel rack, And ALL the Small Wheels! FREE SHIPPING!
I've noticed a lot of knife makers use a belt grinder/sander to sharpen knives. What are some good entry level (read hobbyist) models, that are a few levels better than a Worksharp grinder? 1) Important features for me: Stable base that can sit on a workbench 2) Common belt size that gives me economical access to all grit types for …
I have a KMG 2 x 72 belt grinder. I bought my base grinder from Beaumont Tool Works and then fabricated the stand and put together the drive. ... Hey Alan, I was thinking about this during dinner and wondered if a T-slot arrangement is a good idea for a belt grinder table. The grit and metal dust will accumulate in the slot …
I was wondering who sells an affordable belt grinder that can be used for knife making. ... The 2X42 grinder from Sear's is a good entry level grinder for about 120 bucks.Is it the best,No but it will let you know if your gonna stay with the hobby or not.I made quite a few knives on one of them and it bought me my KMG. Stan . flatgrinder ...
The KMG-TX – Tilting Extreme is the Knife Making Grinder you've been dreaming of! With the same robust construction of the original KMG, the completely re-engineered KMG-TX takes your grinding to the next level! The 2×72 direct-drive grinder easily tilts from vertical position with a lever release and clicks securely into horizontal position and back again.
This is the flagship model of the KMG Grinders! Package includes: Optional 10″ or 8" contact wheel included. (Can run upto 14" wheel) Platen Attachment. Work rest. Adjustable toolbar CNC machined 2 hp variable speed motor and VFD, or optional 3 hp motor. Pulley for motor. Pulley for grinder. Drive belt. Base plate. Mounting bracket for VFD and …
good stuff - it is powerful enough for almost everything, best buy by far, you can do very good flat platen, slack belt, and wheel grinding without making any adjustments). also - set it up so the contact wheel is fairly low, because otherwise you will be holding stuff way up in the air when you use the platen or slack belt.
The last question is a joke, of course. Nevetherless, you don't need to be a brutal hoodlum with huge muscles like a Medieval smith. All you need is a modern knife-making machine like Craftsman 2×42 …
The KMG is a versatile and powerful belt grinder that can be customized with different motors, wheels and accessories. Learn about its features, specifications, packages and …
KMG Option: You're getting TWO VFD/Motor setups and TWO complete grinders (verticle and horizontal) Base Plate is not necessary for the verticle grinder, so you can save $115 right there. I'm actually being generous on Motor and VFD prices as well, as I've priced them quite a bit cheaper in the past from various suppliers.
Sold without a motor, this package includes: 1 10″ contact wheel. 1 Platen attachment for flat grinding. 1 Work rest. 1 Tool arm. 1 KMG Chassis. The drive shaft size is 3/4″ diameter with a 3/16″ keyway. The KMG-10 will work with any motor 1/2 hp and up. You can find pulleys that will work with this grinder here. You might want a subplate to help you …
KMG 2x72 Belt Grinders in custom packages and combinations. The super heavy duty Classic KMG belt sander is loved by bladesmiths, blacksmiths, metal makers and creators everywhere for decades. Classic KMG Packages are built on the robust, versatile and simple Classic KMG, the ultimate knife grinder. ...