2" x 72" Double Belt Grinder/Sander

[garycullen]

WIP Finally got my Baldor, 3 H.P. double grinder almost finished. I need to add some lighting and I have a Grit Grabber double dust collector to add. This set up cost me a case of cheap beer! My friend gave me the grinder and dust collector. Guys thought the 2" x 12" grinding wheel was cracked (It wasn't)and were afraid of it, so they threw the whole thing in the dumpster! The steel plates were plates I kept so they were free as well.

[Paul Jones]

Gary,

Very nice setup and super versatile. That is one lucky find. Thanks for the posting and photos.

Paul

[garycullen]

Thank you Paul

[DIYer]

Thanks garycullen! We've added your Dual Belt Grinder and Sander to our Grinding category,
as well as to your builder page: garycullen's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Dual Belt Grinder and Sander by garycullen

tags: grinder, belt sander

[Rustyspoke]

Sweet setup & thanks for sharing it.

[Kappievw]

Supper Idea! especially if have n bench grinder spare!

[Tools & Stuff]

Looks mean! Nice work!

[garycullen]

I have 5 different grinders set up on that bench.The guy tried to give me that Baldor motor with a 2 x 12 grinding wheel and the same size wire wheel but I turned him down for over a year because I didn't think I would ever use it. Then I thought of building the double belt sander and it is a beast!

[Nightshift]

Gary, is that Baldor of yours a 1725 or 3450 rpm? Bill

[garycullen]

Gary, is that Baldor of yours a 1725 or 3450 rpm? Bill

Its 1500 rpms on 220 volt, 3 phase, 3 HP, and 1800 rpms on 480 volts. You made me realize the difference between a grinder and a buffer motor. The grinder is meant for a 2 x 12" heavy wheel, thus the slower rpms, where as I have a Baldor buffer motor nent to it which is 220 volt, single phase that runs at 3,600 rpms. It also has a longer shaft and housing to probably be able to fit longer and wider parts in to them.