Watched in awe. Being a retired tool maker and I thoroughly enjoyed the CAD interpretation and transition via great machining to a fantastic tool. Cant ask for a better 30 mins.
Before buying this sander I would use a rotary sander ruclips.net/user/postUgkx3Pc2vLXfcgM5oIpF1iYcIWyFhHUC-G6v and didn't see the need for a belt sander. Boy was I wrong. this belt sander does the job quickly and gives a professional finish to the wood work.
Excellent work as always. I appreciated this condensed version since it was pure entertainment watching the entire series boiled down to 30 minutes. Very much so liked the original series as well! Thanks for sharing
I've watched the extended version 3 times, and shared it with many people. I believe it's the best belt sander build I've ever seen. I like your narrated video's a lot as well; they're helpful, and easy to listen too. Keep up the good work! *God bless.*
WOW!!! By far the nicest belt grinder build I have ever seen. Awesome job!!! A Tomahawk Missile won't scratch this beauty. I truly enjoyed every minute of this video.
Unlike the many, many, 2x72 belt grinder fabrication videos I've watched, this one is performed by a professional machinist perfectionist. I've never enjoyed watching any build video as much. I am in awe. Thanks for this.
Phil: This is a beautiful piece of Mechanical Art. Where Metal Warehouse cut to measure stock would suffice and functionally do the same job, you chose to create a mechanical piece of art that must be an absolute joy to look at and a pleasure to use. Great Work
wow! just wow...I have subscribed because of the seriousness of your work...I don't know I have no words....I have seen expensive belt grinders, and don't think they hold a candle on your product.
This is an example of exquisite craftsmanship at its finest. I don't know whose "knee" you studied from, but kudos to your teacher(s) and yourself. Cheers!
An outstanding work and achievement of an "Ultimate High-End Belt Grinder" which is a piece of art. Congratulations and many thanks for these excellent videos (the short and the extended versions).
Phil, you have what it takes. Thanks for all the work you put into making these videos. You have the right stuff. Looking forward to all the amazing things you will come up with.
Congratulations, the best video I've seen on machine construction, I loved it from start to finish and a great handling of the milling machine and tools.Greetings from Argentina
Well, this is the first video of yours I've watched and now I'm hooked! If these are available for sale, I would love to buy one... Awesome craftsmanship!
More than wonderful work, you deserve a thousand likes, and thank you for adding the Arabic language to the translation. I am from Egypt and I listened in a moment. Thank you and we are always waiting for your new
Phil, your videos are fantastic. absolutely outstanding design and execution. I discovered your channel recently and watched many of your older videos. Just commenting in hopes that more videos are on the way! Keep up the great work.
That 30 min just flew by. I didn't move...I didn't blink...I'm not even sure what happened. That was a good video. I think it would be safe to say you have the nicest belt sander on RUclips....or anywhere for that matter.
*Wow, your proficient excellence in craftsmanship is amazing, and very rare in these days.* *High-End Belt Grinder Perfection!* *Wish I had one.* *Thumbs up # 965*
I have watched this and the series several times. Defiently the best build out there. And also impressive on the DIY factor. I don't have all the tools, so I'm considering to "cheat" and order the CNC parts...
Absolutely awesome build Phil, well done. We'll, every day is a school day, I have been in this game for 30+ years, and never seen a boring head being used as fly cutter before!! Cheers Jon
I wouldn't really advise to do it either, but well, you make due with what you got 😅 It's well past time I make an actual flycutter, come to think of it.
I kept thinking of different things and you then change the configuration which threw out that idea, so I though of another idea, and changed configuration that threw tha one out the window as well. Well thought out sir. Fantastic Creation.
Really enjoyed this video plus the playlist. I Also like the belt sander built at Fireball Tool. With all the neverending supply of junk vids on youtube, these craftsmen type people are a real pleasure. Outstanding skill. I wish i could do it.
I just purchased your plans, after drooling for WAY too long. Can't wait to get started ... but it'll take a while to get in all of the required materials. You move REALLY FAST in this video. I don't think I'll be able to keep up that pace for long. I'm hoping for an hour's build time instead of your 30. Sound reasonable? 🙂
Haha yeah the build time doesn't come across at all even spread out over 3 videos. I think I worked 3-4 months on this. That being said a lot of time could be saved by having some parts lasercut or CNC'ed but where's the fun in that. I find it best to just take it one part at a time since they're all independent and eventually you end up with a puzzle that becomes a grinder
@@PhilVandelay That's exactly the reason why I chose your plans. I recently got a new PM-30MV mill and want to have fun projects to build my skills. I don't really care how long it takes ... it's all about the experience and gaining new/better skills.
Phil, it's not fair, man! A perfect project executed with jeweler's precision from rough, heavy irons. Beast machine! How do I make one with four files and a drill? The only way: "Please, please make one for me! I'll pay!" Be healthy! I wish you a lot of luck!
Beautiful build. I am struggling to understand the viability of a high end grinder though. Those beautiful surface finishes and oily bits on a device that by design sheds sandy grit as a by product of normal use seems doomed to frustration. If I forget that it's a belt grinder I can really marvel in the beauty of your work though. Impeccable as usual.
This is simply amazing... Can't really add much to my comment... I would buy one PVB-1. I would try to build one but I don't have many tools required for this job. Awesome build!
As an engineer, welder, and also builder of things... This build actually blows my mind. If you were the person that engineered this, we don't deserve you in this world. Amazing build man. And nice mill work :) Im curious how fast i could build this on my cnc mill now. This is the type of tool you don't let your friends use :)
@@PhilVandelay Yeah, I thought about just scaling everything off of the belt size at first tbh. Not sure how many other people would take the time to do that, but yeah. haha. 🤣 but i noticed you were selling the fusion files and You are too generous. Glad i found your channel. Best $34 spent. Cheers 🙂
@@PhilVandelay I did notice one thing however. Did you on purposely flip the seam on the 2x2 sq tube so it wouldn't damage the wire running through, or was that by accident? 🤪
Wonderfully soothing to watch a sculptor do his art :) I have watched a fair few machining videos over the last decade or so, but the wheel coming to a stop at 12:27 is the coolest machining shot I can recall - you would not have a hi-frame rate version of that? :)
This is nothing short of artistry! Im so impressed with every aspect of your video. Im curious about something. I know very little about machining. This appears to be mastery in every sense of the word. When it comes to the machining, how long would you say it would take to develop the competency required to execute a build of this quality? Thank you for sharing. Had my undivided attention the entire video. Subbed
Actually this is nothing all that special, these are all very basic operations and simple parts within the scope of machining. You could probably make something like this within a few months of learning if you have the necessary equipment. The "hard" thing about it is more the volume of work, making all these parts on manual machines takes quite a bit of patience, but it's not very complex, even though I guess it looks more impressive if you've never done it. Except for a few parts, none of this needs super tight tolerances or complicated operations.
It’s a peace of art more than a tool. I have one funny question. Why not powder coat the frame? All that amazing work, then painted with rattle can? Just a question not a criticism.
I just didn't think it's worth spending a few hundred bucks on for part of a tool that's most likely going to be beat up over the years anyway. And besides what people often assume, I actually operate under a pretty tight budget with these projects - powder coating is pretty expensive here and I would count expensive surface finishing as a luxury, I'd rather spend the money on more tools ;)
I understand that using something that you've designed, fabricated and built yourself gives a huge sense of pride but I'll just buy one assembled. Stunning work though sir.
I'm doing a little mental gymnastics on this one. How many fukn diamond blades would I sacrifice before I bust out the oxy/acetylene torch? Nice job on the parts.
I found this channel a few hours ago and have since watched the whole series and improvements. Don’t recall you ever saying how many man hours went into this build. Or final price for materials you have into it. I’m thinking of buying the plans and plugging away at it in my spare time regardless. Just curious if you’ve ever put a price tag on it?
Phil, Can you explain how you can pivot the belt to the side, is it just a pivot or you have to remove the center and replace it. Seen another but don't care how they made the tube by welding the 4 sides together. Can't see how you ended up with the main tube ? And to order plans you have to download them to a computer or like someone else do you have printed ones? Great build 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi, I'm not sure I understand the question regarding the pivot but there is a much more detailed three part build of this on my channel where everything is explained in more detail so I suggest checking that out. As for the plans, they are a downloadable product, you get a PDF file with the drawings among other things that you can also print out if you want.
Wow, I am convinced! Definately the 2nd best belt sander I have ever seen. How much would you charge for this one or, to build one for me? Best regards, David
Very nicely made machine. Would be fun to build and very handy to have. But to be that nice I see requires nice machine tools to do that build. Great video
Almost perfect. All you need is a VFD and a 3 phase motor. Variable speed is way more betterer! Not sure about the T nut slots either, I like my rest smooth. The rest linkage is not the best as it has to be leveled both ways every time you install it. The rest should be perpendicular to the belt always, if you need funky angles then make an adapter for the rest. Forge On!!!
It does have a VFD and a 3 phase motor... also the table is indexable at 90° on all axis. You should probably watch the long version of this to get the full picture
This has to be one of the best machining videos on RUclips. Design, machining, attention to detail, video editing, 10/10 in all departments.
😋
Watched in awe. Being a retired tool maker and I thoroughly enjoyed the CAD interpretation and transition via great machining to a fantastic tool. Cant ask for a better 30 mins.
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Before buying this sander I would use a rotary sander ruclips.net/user/postUgkx3Pc2vLXfcgM5oIpF1iYcIWyFhHUC-G6v and didn't see the need for a belt sander. Boy was I wrong. this belt sander does the job quickly and gives a professional finish to the wood work.
Some of us would actually prefer an extended version. It’s a pleasure watching the series. I’ve watched it many times.
He's got a three part build series of this in his videos. I'd suggest his playlist of it but it's in reverse order
@@1978grizzHey that's good to know, no one ever told me that in almost 2 years 😅 I just fixed it, should be in the right order now
@Alex here ya go ruclips.net/p/PLYPqUwaOJM3ti0LZTzuglGpAWEr13vE-E
@Sheila Walker 😅
@@PhilVandelay p
Excellent work as always. I appreciated this condensed version since it was pure entertainment watching the entire series boiled down to 30 minutes. Very much so liked the original series as well! Thanks for sharing
I've watched the extended version 3 times, and shared it with many people. I believe it's the best belt sander build I've ever seen.
I like your narrated video's a lot as well; they're helpful, and easy to listen too. Keep up the good work! *God bless.*
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WOW!!! By far the nicest belt grinder build I have ever seen. Awesome job!!! A Tomahawk Missile won't scratch this beauty. I truly enjoyed every minute of this video.
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16:56 Brilliant way to center the job in a four jaw chuck...!!! You are good!!
Unlike the many, many, 2x72 belt grinder fabrication videos I've watched, this one is performed by a professional machinist perfectionist. I've never enjoyed watching any build video as much. I am in awe. Thanks for this.
Phil: This is a beautiful piece of Mechanical Art. Where Metal Warehouse cut to measure stock would suffice and functionally do the same job, you chose to create a mechanical piece of art that must be an absolute joy to look at and a pleasure to use. Great Work
wow! just wow...I have subscribed because of the seriousness of your work...I don't know I have no words....I have seen expensive belt grinders, and don't think they hold a candle on your product.
This is the nicest 2 x 72 grinder build iv seen to date...great job buddy and great craftsmanship
Fantastic vids without self-aggrandizement and and unnecessary commentary ! Love your work !!
This is an example of exquisite craftsmanship at its finest. I don't know whose "knee" you studied from, but kudos to your teacher(s) and yourself. Cheers!
An outstanding work and achievement of an "Ultimate High-End Belt Grinder" which is a piece of art. Congratulations and many thanks for these excellent videos (the short and the extended versions).
Phil, you have what it takes. Thanks for all the work you put into making these videos. You have the right stuff. Looking forward to all the amazing things you will come up with.
What an amazing machine that is man. Beautiful work of art and durable enough to last a lifetime.
Belt Grinder
Congratulations, the best video I've seen on machine construction, I loved it from start to finish and a great handling of the milling machine and tools.Greetings from Argentina
Well, this is the first video of yours I've watched and now I'm hooked! If these are available for sale, I would love to buy one... Awesome craftsmanship!
IM ABSOLUTELY AMAZED AT YOUR FABRICATION SKILLS AND JUST PURE TALENT
More than wonderful work, you deserve a thousand likes, and thank you for adding the Arabic language to the translation. I am from Egypt and I listened in a moment. Thank you and we are always waiting for your new
Wow now that is one over engineered grinder, but it's one of the most beautiful ones I have seen! Rock solid!
Phil, your videos are fantastic. absolutely outstanding design and execution. I discovered your channel recently and watched many of your older videos. Just commenting in hopes that more videos are on the way! Keep up the great work.
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Precision. Patience. Perfection.
Mam thats a thing of beauty. Insane skills and equipment.
Can we just stop and appreciate how well he cuts with that angle grinder
That 30 min just flew by. I didn't move...I didn't blink...I'm not even sure what happened. That was a good video. I think it would be safe to say you have the nicest belt sander on RUclips....or anywhere for that matter.
*Wow, your proficient excellence in craftsmanship is amazing, and very rare in these days.*
*High-End Belt Grinder Perfection!*
*Wish I had one.*
*Thumbs up # 965*
I have watched this and the series several times. Defiently the best build out there. And also impressive on the DIY factor. I don't have all the tools, so I'm considering to "cheat" and order the CNC parts...
Absolutely awesome build Phil, well done. We'll, every day is a school day, I have been in this game for 30+ years, and never seen a boring head being used as fly cutter before!!
Cheers
Jon
I wouldn't really advise to do it either, but well, you make due with what you got 😅 It's well past time I make an actual flycutter, come to think of it.
I kept thinking of different things and you then change the configuration which threw out that idea, so I though of another idea, and changed configuration that threw tha one out the window as well. Well thought out sir. Fantastic Creation.
Heart & soul gone into that project. A joy to watch. Thank you!
First when i read "high end", i was sceptic. Then i saw the video and now im sure, this IS high end. Absolutely great work. 👍👍👍
This is another level of skill and talent.
And it really took just 30min to build it! Maybe I will build one during my lunch break :) NICE WORK!!!
Without question this is the best one iv seen on RUclips
So many questions as a apprentice but you are doing a really good job!
Excellent craftsmanship!
He didn't have to go that hard, but he chose to for us and I appreciate it.
What more can a person say but...WOW. beautiful work.
Just found this by RUclips recommendations (I think they read my mind). Awesome build!
Really enjoyed this video plus the playlist. I Also like the belt sander built at Fireball Tool. With all the neverending supply of junk vids on youtube, these craftsmen type people are a real pleasure. Outstanding skill. I wish i could do it.
A stunningly good build Sir, a true Machinists Work of Art, congratulations on giving birth to your PVB-1 😁
Just had a look at your plans, they are beautiful.
I'm mesmerized watching the metal rotate and milled by the blade of the lathe
Parabéns pelo trabalho gostei muito dessa lixadeira 🤝🙋♂️
I just purchased your plans, after drooling for WAY too long. Can't wait to get started ... but it'll take a while to get in all of the required materials.
You move REALLY FAST in this video. I don't think I'll be able to keep up that pace for long. I'm hoping for an hour's build time instead of your 30. Sound reasonable? 🙂
Haha yeah the build time doesn't come across at all even spread out over 3 videos. I think I worked 3-4 months on this. That being said a lot of time could be saved by having some parts lasercut or CNC'ed but where's the fun in that. I find it best to just take it one part at a time since they're all independent and eventually you end up with a puzzle that becomes a grinder
@@PhilVandelay That's exactly the reason why I chose your plans. I recently got a new PM-30MV mill and want to have fun projects to build my skills. I don't really care how long it takes ... it's all about the experience and gaining new/better skills.
For a home shop, this is absolutely stunning!
Phil, it's not fair, man! A perfect project executed with jeweler's precision from rough, heavy irons. Beast machine! How do I make one with four files and a drill? The only way: "Please, please make one for me! I'll pay!" Be healthy! I wish you a lot of luck!
Very satisfying 30 minutes 👍🏼 thank you
Beautiful build. I am struggling to understand the viability of a high end grinder though. Those beautiful surface finishes and oily bits on a device that by design sheds sandy grit as a by product of normal use seems doomed to frustration. If I forget that it's a belt grinder I can really marvel in the beauty of your work though. Impeccable as usual.
This is simply amazing... Can't really add much to my comment... I would buy one PVB-1.
I would try to build one but I don't have many tools required for this job.
Awesome build!
As an engineer, welder, and also builder of things... This build actually blows my mind. If you were the person that engineered this, we don't deserve you in this world. Amazing build man. And nice mill work :) Im curious how fast i could build this on my cnc mill now. This is the type of tool you don't let your friends use :)
Thanks! Yeah I did design it, there's actually a more detailed video series about this if you're interested in the specifics of the design 😉
@@PhilVandelay Yeah, I thought about just scaling everything off of the belt size at first tbh. Not sure how many other people would take the time to do that, but yeah. haha. 🤣 but i noticed you were selling the fusion files and You are too generous. Glad i found your channel. Best $34 spent. Cheers 🙂
@@PhilVandelay I did notice one thing however. Did you on purposely flip the seam on the 2x2 sq tube so it wouldn't damage the wire running through, or was that by accident? 🤪
Disregard my last comment i just watched the video of you explaining what you did. :)
Very advance and premium product as well. Bravo 👍
Neverovatno šta čovek napravi, svaka čast.
This is the best grader I've seen
Best belt grinder on the internet! Super well done.
Very elegantly designed and executed!
A masterpiece in the truest sense of the word
Love your stuff man. This series was excellent and I love my Torx head t-shirt. Thanks!!
Wonderfully soothing to watch a sculptor do his art :)
I have watched a fair few machining videos over the last decade or so, but the wheel coming to a stop at 12:27 is the coolest machining shot I can recall - you would not have a hi-frame rate version of that? :)
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Não precisava acelerar o vídeo na parte da montagem, só faltou isso pra mim. O restante incrivelmente belo. Thats amazing.
Absolutely beautiful machine. Problem I have is I can't make it to the level of precision that you did due to lack of mill and lathe lol.
Such a great video. All action, no fluff.
My eyes were glued to the screen the entire time.
Subject to a lottery win I'd like to order three please.
Truly a work of engineering art.
I wish you were my neighbor! Great build there Mr Genius!
A Rolex of belt grinders.
This is nothing short of artistry! Im so impressed with every aspect of your video. Im curious about something. I know very little about machining. This appears to be mastery in every sense of the word. When it comes to the machining, how long would you say it would take to develop the competency required to execute a build of this quality? Thank you for sharing. Had my undivided attention the entire video. Subbed
Actually this is nothing all that special, these are all very basic operations and simple parts within the scope of machining. You could probably make something like this within a few months of learning if you have the necessary equipment. The "hard" thing about it is more the volume of work, making all these parts on manual machines takes quite a bit of patience, but it's not very complex, even though I guess it looks more impressive if you've never done it. Except for a few parts, none of this needs super tight tolerances or complicated operations.
Me: That's awesome. I'd park the whole thing
Phil: Cold blues it.
Me: Mad respect.
What kind of sheet metal is used for the body I found hot rolled steel 52 it's that works
It’s a peace of art more than a tool. I have one funny question. Why not powder coat the frame? All that amazing work, then painted with rattle can? Just a question not a criticism.
I just didn't think it's worth spending a few hundred bucks on for part of a tool that's most likely going to be beat up over the years anyway. And besides what people often assume, I actually operate under a pretty tight budget with these projects - powder coating is pretty expensive here and I would count expensive surface finishing as a luxury, I'd rather spend the money on more tools ;)
Hello Phil,
A very nice job done... thanks for sharing with us...
Take care.
Paul,,
Wow wow wooooow!!! This machine is a masterpiece!! Awesome work, dude!
Incredibly accurate work.Congrats !!!
Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Could you kindly share your TIG settings for the welding part of your video, please ?
Metal master, master design skills etc.
Best regards.
So well done from start to finish. Just excellent!
artist and look at t-shirts , next level
I understand that using something that you've designed, fabricated and built yourself gives a huge sense of pride but I'll just buy one assembled. Stunning work though sir.
Почему у этого шедевра так мало просмотров? На Ютубе некоторые сжигают электрод, сваривают две гайки и набирают миллионы просмотров
Phil, dude.
really well done.
I'm doing a little mental gymnastics on this one. How many fukn diamond blades would I sacrifice before I bust out the oxy/acetylene torch? Nice job on the parts.
So much skills it’s insane
You are a god of mechanics !
I found this channel a few hours ago and have since watched the whole series and improvements. Don’t recall you ever saying how many man hours went into this build. Or final price for materials you have into it. I’m thinking of buying the plans and plugging away at it in my spare time regardless. Just curious if you’ve ever put a price tag on it?
Phil, Can you explain how you can pivot the belt to the side, is it just a pivot or you have to remove the center and replace it. Seen another but don't care how they made the tube by welding the 4 sides together. Can't see how you ended up with the main tube ? And to order plans you have to download them to a computer or like someone else do you have printed ones? Great build 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi, I'm not sure I understand the question regarding the pivot but there is a much more detailed three part build of this on my channel where everything is explained in more detail so I suggest checking that out. As for the plans, they are a downloadable product, you get a PDF file with the drawings among other things that you can also print out if you want.
Wow, I am convinced! Definately the 2nd best belt sander I have ever seen. How much would you charge for this one or, to build one for me?
Best regards, David
Mesmerizing! I was going to build a custom one for me but adding two axis more totally makes sense. May I humbly buy your plans ;D
Exceptional. Beautiful machining.
Amazing job as always! What software did you use? Is it Solidworks?
Greg
Very nicely made machine. Would be fun to build and very handy to have. But to be that nice I see requires nice machine tools to do that build. Great video
I agree with stephencutajar 100 % ,,, what do you do for work Phil???????????
Absolute mastery at it's very best to make it a dream machine.
Excellent build Phil!
Awesome work!!
Excelente trabajo, el mejor vídeo que he visto.
You are so awesomely talented great mind wonderful skills if we only had more people in the world like you who would work hard it would be great 👍 😊
Almost perfect. All you need is a VFD and a 3 phase motor. Variable speed is way more betterer! Not sure about the T nut slots either, I like my rest smooth. The rest linkage is not the best as it has to be leveled both ways every time you install it. The rest should be perpendicular to the belt always, if you need funky angles then make an adapter for the rest.
Forge On!!!
It does have a VFD and a 3 phase motor... also the table is indexable at 90° on all axis. You should probably watch the long version of this to get the full picture
I hope I will get that good on the machines like you. I guess practice make perfect