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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:



    Enjoy!

    Cheers,
    Craig

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    dietmar g (Oct 2, 2022), emu roo (Oct 1, 2022), Jon (Oct 6, 2022), piper184 (Oct 10, 2022), Ralphxyz (Oct 4, 2022), RetiredFAE (Sep 30, 2022), Skun Knuckles (Sep 30, 2022), Tonyg (Oct 1, 2022), Tule (Oct 6, 2022)

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    The machine and the video are very well made.
    Good job!

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    When I was young and poor I learnt a trade, and after many years of hard work I’m not young anymore.

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    nice shop,. nice welds, nice build, nice video. I modified the house version

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    Quote Originally Posted by wedoitall75 View Post
    nice shop,. nice welds, nice build, nice video. I modified the house version
    Thanks guys - what modifications did you find useful?

    Cheers,
    Craig

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    Thanks craig9! We've added your Belt Grinder to our Belt Sanders and Grinders category,
    as well as to your builder page: craig9's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:




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    Congratulations craig9 - your Belt Grinder is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

    This is a really nice belt grinder, and it's good to see a budget build with professional quality video production.

    Some more good builds from this week:

    Insert Tool Holders by Occasional machinist
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    Wheel Mounting Tool by mr_modify1
    Drill Bit Modification by GBWM
    Fly Cutter by mylilmule
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    Air Hose Storage Reel by hwmrob
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    Extra Large Boring Bar by Hill Top Machine Works

    craig9 - we've added your tool entry to our All Homemade Tool of the Week winners post. And, you'll now notice the wrench-on-pedestal award in the awards showcase in your postbit, visible beneath your username:



    You've also been granted free lifetime Supporting Member status.

    And, you'll be receiving a $25 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon (US-only), PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and award choice and I'll get it sent over right away.

    Nice work!

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    Wow - thanks Jon - I did not expect that!

    Cheers,
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    You deserve it Craig! Very well done all the way around.



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