Thanks chaisson. I'm in the design phase for building a 2x72 to start doing some knife making. Could you post some of the details on your design? Size tubing, size motor, where you got pulleys/wheels, etc.? The pictures are a great help, but I couldn't figure out the why behind the two pieces of square tube in the back that it appears you attached the motor to. What's the cotter pin for? Also, the two pillow blocks and shaft; did you thread the tube it looks like the pillow blocks are attached to? Any info helpful. Looks like you have modified a few designs I've been considering. Anything you would do differently after using it for awhile? Thanks in advance