The "roll with it" lesson is so important. You can build something in your head a hundred times, but shit just happens sometimes. The ability to adapt and keep going is a great tip
The handle is a great addition to an already beautiful machine. The best part is we can personalize it by making our own handle scales; another way to put pride in our work! When I do it, I think I'll use bolt on fasteners so I can change them if I want to, you know, if I get bored of the ones I originally attached. I know that I like to personalize some of my tools, I usually put stickers on 'em, or use runes to write something (definitely screams, that's Matt's widget). So, this will do just that, times 100! Great job, Brian :)
Scott from Perth here mate! Just got my quote on getting all the plate cut into parts and was pleasantly surprised. Considering the time and consumables I'll save, I'm definitely getting them cut. Thanks so much for including metric cut files with the plans! Now I'm looking forward to slapping some Western Australian hardwood on that handle! Great vid. 👍
Hey Scott, that’s awesome to hear! I wish international shopping wasn’t such a beast but I’m glad you’re able to get the parts cut. Be sure to share pics of your build and that custom handle - I need to see that. Thx for watching and supporting my work, brother! 👊🏻⚡️
Hi Brian! My son and I purchased your plans and bolts package. All parts are sitting in vinegar and can’t wait to start the build! We have totally redesigned the tension arm with handle and tracking mech. We will send pics when done!! Love your plans man!!!
All I can think when I watch your videos is what a hunk of a man you are! On a serious note you do some really great work. The ec2 podcast was great also. First time I had listened to there podcast channel.
As soon as I get my new welder I’ll be ordering one of these bundles. Fantastic work my man. Putting a professional grade tool into the budget of guys like me
I have been dipping my handles in a mixture of 1/3 mineral oil 1/3 tru oil and 1/3 linseed oil and it brings out grain structure and colors like crazy I love it
@@HouseMadeUS With wood it actually seeps into the grain where with synthetic I feel like it just removes your surface dust and gives it a sheen from the oils being on it if that makes sense. With stabilized wood I’ve been dipping at like 400 grit let it dry then hit it with 800 dip again let it dry then on this last one I went to 1500 then polished and finished with axe wax it turned out alright but I have also heard about a trick where you used CA glue and basically the same process to fill the grain to get a high gloss polish going to try it next
As always you’ve made it better - the handle is the perfect finishing touch. I built a handle for mine but I like your design better so mine is coming off - thanks for innovative thinking
That's a really unique handle. In fact I would like to make a knife using that kind of handle material. I guess you can utilize different colors. I have made some of my own Micarta with different colored felt material and plastic resin. It's really messy, no matter what you do to keep things under control.
Hey Brian. Thanks for the whole Video Series on how to make one of these. I have all Parts I need, now I just to get busy trying to make one as Nice as yours. I enjoy All of your Videos and have learned a Lot from them. I see you are getting a lot of use out of your Milling Machine. I have one exactly like it, the RF30 and love mine. Anyway, Thanks again for everything 👍
That's a good idea for the handle. I was going to make a handle and I was going to cap all the open tube ends. I didn't think about combining them. I actually thought about trying to make a way to lock it in the down position.
Looks amazing! Funny I saw this video today. Last night I was using my grinder (yeah, that other grinder) and I guess the screw in handle had worked it’s way loose and when I pulled down on it, my hand (and the handle) slammed into the body of the grinder! I said a few choice words and considered welding it on... but went with some loctite. 😜
Awesome Brian! I've been using mine tons lately. I'm glad I have it, but kind of wishing I had all the upgrades that you've done since gen 4. Everyone that orders one in the future is getting a bad ass machine that they can be proud of!
I enjoyed your interview with EC. They are good guys!!! Nice handle you made also!!! Thanks!!! I will be getting me a 400 soon!!! Hurry up and get all the revisions done so you can include them for me... lol... I will probably do some also after I get it.....
Hahaha! I will most likely keep coming up with new revisions, but yeah man just stay tuned. I feel like the Revolution is darn near perfect. Just adding small things to make it better. Glad you enjoyed the EC podcast. It was a blast hanging out with Nate and Scott. Cheers Danny! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
I am a new subscriber, I am a subscriber of Essential Craftsman, and I watched your pod cast you did with them, and that is how I found you. That is a really cool looking handle. I will be starting with your first video and will be binge watching all of them.
wow, yes as soon as you added the oil it just popped - beautiful! Sheets of Al honeycomb like what you used is commonly used for laser cutter beds, so that might be a good source for large and comparatively cheap material.
I like how you ran with it after it broke! I also like how you didn't edit out dropping the part in the vise! What irritates me is that I am subbed and have all the bells turned on and I wS never notified of this video! RUclips at its finest right. Great work man! It was cool you cast your own resin!
Hi Brian, I really like your videos. Watching them over and over again to learn as much as possible of you. I'm starting to build my 2x72 these days. The wheels just arrived and tube and plate steel should arrive next week. An old 3HP motor is already waiting to get back alive. I'm not a metal worker so I don't have a welder, so I adopted multiple designs to work only with screwed connections. As soon my grinder is finished I will email you and show you the finished grinder. I would really like to win this great handle. It's a piece of art. Keep going as you are. Greetings from Germany!
Brian, that handle looks really awesome!!! Almost looks like snake skin. If I get to do one, I am thinking an Inferno Orange color with the same honeycomb might look really cool. Great job!!! 👍☠️👍
Great work mate, I am getting ready to start my Revolution build and will definitely will be looking at adding a handle similar to this. Love watching your videos, keep up the great content.
Hey Brian What made you choose to go horizontal with the handle rather than coming out towards you? Probably much of a muchness for ergonomics etc, but curious if there was a specific reason. Cheers mate.
Just seemed to be the easiest way to pull down. Not everyone has side access to those grinders so pulling down and towards yourself seems to work the best. Definitely room for improvement but it works great.
Wow record response time! 😁 I was tossing up either a handle design like yours or bending the handle 90° from yours so it sticks out towards you. Still front access like yours but the handle follows the length of the Square tube it's attached to.
Thank you for your content Mr. Housewert. I love my Revolution grinder. Added a handle first thing. 2)1/4-20 bolts with some scrap flat stock. I bolted it to the side of the tensioner arm extended to 8" for leverage with desert ironwood handle, because I get it free here in around Tucson. I would love to win your prototype handle instead though, I love the honeycomb Al, have to get me some for variation of knife handles. Screw it, let's Do it
Thank you Guy! I bought some ironwood at Bladeshow this year and I can’t wait to use it. Thank you for supporting my work. I truly appreciate it. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@@HouseMadeUS no problem Brian. I do it because I believe in it. If it weren't for you and this community sharing the information I wouldn't be where I'm at today. I'm just passing it on, paying my dues back to all that give to the makers out there. I'm with you, I think I started that, too lol
The "roll with it" lesson is so important. You can build something in your head a hundred times, but shit just happens sometimes. The ability to adapt and keep going is a great tip
Sometimes it makes all the difference. It can be applied to just about every situation. Thank you Brother!!
🤮🌙☄️💫🎄
For sure , also can be applied to.everyday life, adapt improvise, overcome hooa
The honeycomb peeking through the resin looks amazing!
The handle is a great addition to an already beautiful machine. The best part is we can personalize it by making our own handle scales; another way to put pride in our work! When I do it, I think I'll use bolt on fasteners so I can change them if I want to, you know, if I get bored of the ones I originally attached. I know that I like to personalize some of my tools, I usually put stickers on 'em, or use runes to write something (definitely screams, that's Matt's widget). So, this will do just that, times 100! Great job, Brian :)
Scott from Perth here mate! Just got my quote on getting all the plate cut into parts and was pleasantly surprised. Considering the time and consumables I'll save, I'm definitely getting them cut. Thanks so much for including metric cut files with the plans! Now I'm looking forward to slapping some Western Australian hardwood on that handle! Great vid. 👍
Hey Scott, that’s awesome to hear! I wish international shopping wasn’t such a beast but I’m glad you’re able to get the parts cut. Be sure to share pics of your build and that custom handle - I need to see that. Thx for watching and supporting my work, brother! 👊🏻⚡️
Nothing like a house-made handle
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Remy! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
I cannot believe how much that touch of oil made that epoxy pop! Absolutely gorgeous!😀
Thank you Robby!
Hi Brian! My son and I purchased your plans and bolts package. All parts are sitting in vinegar and can’t wait to start the build! We have totally redesigned the tension arm with handle and tracking mech. We will send pics when done!! Love your plans man!!!
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Sounds great! Enjoy the build!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
What is the oil you used on the handle?
Tru-Oil Gun stock finish - amzn.to/2T7zHxv
Thanks Brian!!!
Cool tool handle. Its such a robust machine and a touch of grace with the handle really stands out! Many times less is better, this is the case here!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
All I can think when I watch your videos is what a hunk of a man you are! On a serious note you do some really great work. The ec2 podcast was great also. First time I had listened to there podcast channel.
Looks much more complete with the handle. I like it
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you Cory! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Great addition to a work of Art, sweet Handle love the color and inlayed honeycomb.
Thank you!! 🙌🏻
You just amaze me and I'm sure others ............ Brilliant in thought, Brilliant in execution, just another great functional idea from ya Brian.
Awesome addition to the 2 x72!!!
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Rick!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Hey Brian that handle is a great addition to the grinder.I built my grinder using your design but put the pulleys and belt on the opposite side.
Thank you. This handle could work for your design too. Just flip horizontally. Cheers and thank you Ray!
As soon as I get my new welder I’ll be ordering one of these bundles. Fantastic work my man. Putting a professional grade tool into the budget of guys like me
While I don't (yet) need this handle, I'd really love this handle. :)
Keep up the great work.
I have been dipping my handles in a mixture of 1/3 mineral oil 1/3 tru oil and 1/3 linseed oil and it brings out grain structure and colors like crazy I love it
Great tip! - Are you doing that with just wood scales or synthetic as well?
@@HouseMadeUS With wood it actually seeps into the grain where with synthetic I feel like it just removes your surface dust and gives it a sheen from the oils being on it if that makes sense. With stabilized wood I’ve been dipping at like 400 grit let it dry then hit it with 800 dip again let it dry then on this last one I went to 1500 then polished and finished with axe wax it turned out alright but I have also heard about a trick where you used CA glue and basically the same process to fill the grain to get a high gloss polish going to try it next
Ill give it a shot. Thank you for the detailed explanation. CHEERS BROTHER!!
@@HouseMadeUS 🤙🏻 stay safe in the shop bro
As always you’ve made it better - the handle is the perfect finishing touch.
I built a handle for mine but I like your design better so mine is coming off - thanks for innovative thinking
From Canada. Looks great! Ill be ordering the revolution plans for myself soon!
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thanks Jake!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Just keeps getting better. Thanks for your dedication to this project for all of us.
Thank you Michael!! Cheers!!
That's a really unique handle. In fact I would like to make a knife using that kind of handle material. I guess you can utilize different colors. I have made some of my own Micarta with different colored felt material and plastic resin. It's really messy, no matter what you do to keep things under control.
Hey Brian. Thanks for the whole Video Series on how to make one of these. I have all Parts I need, now I just to get busy trying to make one as Nice as yours. I enjoy All of your Videos and have learned a Lot from them. I see you are getting a lot of use out of your Milling Machine. I have one exactly like it, the RF30 and love mine. Anyway, Thanks again for everything 👍
Thank you Joey. I really appreciate your kind words. 🙌🏻
Splat welds! Love it, yes caught yourself, stitch weld
Nice handle, and the oil does make it really pop! Well done mate.
Thank you, Rob! Cheers!
Really like the design. Think I'll have to add one to my revolution
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thanks Chuck! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Love the new knife style handle, Brian! So appropriate!
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Jon!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Nice finish on the handle. Just downloaded the plans and plan on ordering the bundle.
Awesome man, thank you so much.
Good job Brian. I'm saving my pocket change to purchase two of these.
Your killing it Brian. Keep it up man.
Hey Arlie, THANK YOU BROTHER!!! I appreciate you. Hope all is well.
That's a good idea for the handle. I was going to make a handle and I was going to cap all the open tube ends. I didn't think about combining them. I actually thought about trying to make a way to lock it in the down position.
⚡️⚡️⚡️One day I may make a ratcheting arm design. Thanks for watching and commenting Mike! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
really cool handle Brian keep going the gen 4 is still growing
Looks amazing! Funny I saw this video today. Last night I was using my grinder (yeah, that other grinder) and I guess the screw in handle had worked it’s way loose and when I pulled down on it, my hand (and the handle) slammed into the body of the grinder! I said a few choice words and considered welding it on... but went with some loctite. 😜
Oooofff well maybe we need to discuss having you build a Revolution. A second grinder in the shop is pretty dang handy! 😎 cheers Denis!!
@@HouseMadeUS my problem is space. I’d have to give up table space for another grinder and I do t think I can afford that. 🤷♂️
That handle is a great add. I just ordered a set of your plans.
Awesome! Thank you!
Another great video Brian! I’m filming today so I’m watching this as inspiration!
Quit stealing my ideas Bryan! 😂
I think its a good addition... I'll have to add one to the grinder I just finished!
Thank you Eric!!!
That's really cool. It looks very professional.
Just finished my build I am stoked
Dude, that's so cool, congratulations.
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Awesome Brian! I've been using mine tons lately. I'm glad I have it, but kind of wishing I had all the upgrades that you've done since gen 4. Everyone that orders one in the future is getting a bad ass machine that they can be proud of!
Another great idea looks great wise I thought of it but i will use it ,thanks dude.
⚡️⚡️⚡️Hi Wayne, thank you sir!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
This is perfect!! Beautiful, simple, and functional. I’ve also got a great prince of stabilized redbud burl for the handle.
⚡️⚡️⚡️That would be beautiful! I’ve just been gifted some vintage micarta so I think I’ll do a handle in that. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
I enjoyed your interview with EC. They are good guys!!! Nice handle you made also!!! Thanks!!! I will be getting me a 400 soon!!! Hurry up and get all the revisions done so you can include them for me... lol... I will probably do some also after I get it.....
Hahaha! I will most likely keep coming up with new revisions, but yeah man just stay tuned. I feel like the Revolution is darn near perfect. Just adding small things to make it better. Glad you enjoyed the EC podcast. It was a blast hanging out with Nate and Scott. Cheers Danny! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Thank you Brian for the awesome handle design, keep up the awesome work!
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you Jean!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
I am a new subscriber, I am a subscriber of Essential Craftsman, and I watched your pod cast you did with them, and that is how I found you. That is a really cool looking handle. I will be starting with your first video and will be binge watching all of them.
Looks great!..extremely functional.
Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice upgrade. will def put on mine once I've got everything together. keep up the great work!!!
wow, yes as soon as you added the oil it just popped - beautiful! Sheets of Al honeycomb like what you used is commonly used for laser cutter beds, so that might be a good source for large and comparatively cheap material.
This looks like a very nice handle
Very cool. Beautiful handle.
Thank you very much!
Love this design! I finished mine yesterday.
Nice work!
Looks real nice! Would be a great addition to my revolution!
I see now what happened with the pin placement 😂. I’m digging the handle and the material. Someday when I grow up, I’ll get one of your kits.
Ok look Brian you are removing all my excuses for not buying the package damn you ...lol. great work Sir 👍
Slowly chipping away at your resolve. 😂 Thabks Eric!!
Yes Cool Saturday morning video
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Eric! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Got a handle on love it.
Thank you Chuck!!!
Very nice Brian another amazing upgrade.
Nice job the handle turned out great
Loving it, looks great! Like the idea of 1in insert on it.
Hey Brian you just keep delivering!
Git r done Brian, lookin good man
Looks Great, would look fantastic on mine and would be a great way to finish it.
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Lyle! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Great idea and great design!
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Have you considered holes in the arm, then plug weld to attach the handle?
Actually no but that's a great idea. Thank you.
Looks great Brian! Can’t wait to slap one on mine too
Looks awesome!! putting my kit together this weekend.
I like how you ran with it after it broke! I also like how you didn't edit out dropping the part in the vise! What irritates me is that I am subbed and have all the bells turned on and I wS never notified of this video! RUclips at its finest right. Great work man! It was cool you cast your own resin!
Looks great, how do you cut the Aluminum Honeycomb Core with out distorting it?
I used a band saw for wood and it cut quick and easy
@@HouseMadeUS Is there any chance of you selling me enough of the honeycomb core to make a handle?
Beautiful. Can’t wait to orders the kit.
Hi Brian,
I really like your videos. Watching them over and over again to learn as much as possible of you. I'm starting to build my 2x72 these days. The wheels just arrived and tube and plate steel should arrive next week. An old 3HP motor is already waiting to get back alive. I'm not a metal worker so I don't have a welder, so I adopted multiple designs to work only with screwed connections.
As soon my grinder is finished I will email you and show you the finished grinder.
I would really like to win this great handle. It's a piece of art.
Keep going as you are. Greetings from Germany!
Great job as always Brian!
It is just me or does it have a Spiderman suit feel! Looks class Brian!
I agree, and had the exact same thought!
Beautiful looking work my friend .
I am going to have to make one similar
I’m excited to make a handle for my future grinder :)
Great handle Brian. Quality as always. Hope to order one for my grinder as soon as they are available.
Always improving. Love it!
Does the Handle come with the Revolution bundle now?
Not liking the looks of tack welds, I would plug weld it on mine.
It came out really nice though!
Yes it comes in the kit now. I need to update the plans with the instructions but all the parts are there. 👊🏻
Looks really nice! I will be ordering one of your kits soon!
That’s a good looking handle buddy.
And the honeycomb is something I was thinking of getting from Yucel myself
⚡️⚡️⚡️Good stuff. The more I work with it the more I love it. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Just a question but wouldn’t a set screw and tap the square block be a lil nicer just a question but nice job
Yeah that could most definitely work. Great option.
Love it. Will be ordering my plans soon
Great Idea, looks excellent.
Great work and thanks for all the info
Sure thing Andre! 👍🏻
Looks great can't to order mine soon
Nice addition! Loved seeing you on Essential Craftsman. So happy for your success. Found you initially from your treadmill grinder.
Thank you Chris! It was a trip to chat with those guys. I’ve been watching their work for years!
I like it Brian, I'll be ordering the handle and 4th gen d plate soon, been abusing the 3rd gen , holding up great
Brian, that handle looks really awesome!!! Almost looks like snake skin. If I get to do one, I am thinking an Inferno Orange color with the same honeycomb might look really cool. Great job!!! 👍☠️👍
That would be cool!
Where did you get the silicone mold?
Great work mate, I am getting ready to start my Revolution build and will definitely will be looking at adding a handle similar to this.
Love watching your videos, keep up the great content.
are you putting a set screw in to keep the handle secured, or just relying on friction fit?
I tack welded this one in. Set screw would work too.
Nice job, i think i may knurl a handle on the lathe for my rev. 2x72
Sounds great. I've always wanted to try that
@@HouseMadeUS I'll post a pic when done.
Love the handle!
I like have a compact one for home use . Can i buy it ?
Handle kits are available on my website www.HouseMade.us
Who turned my bell off!! Awesome vid, that handle is great!!
Thank you Chris! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Hey Brian
What made you choose to go horizontal with the handle rather than coming out towards you?
Probably much of a muchness for ergonomics etc, but curious if there was a specific reason.
Cheers mate.
Just seemed to be the easiest way to pull down. Not everyone has side access to those grinders so pulling down and towards yourself seems to work the best. Definitely room for improvement but it works great.
Wow record response time! 😁
I was tossing up either a handle design like yours or bending the handle 90° from yours so it sticks out towards you. Still front access like yours but the handle follows the length of the Square tube it's attached to.
Either way probably about the same. Thanks so much for the advice and insanely quick response!
Keep it up!
From us down here is Australia!!!
I am interested in you grinder and will be ordering a parts kit as soon as I can afford it. Where did you get the silicone mold from?
Thank you for your content Mr. Housewert. I love my Revolution grinder. Added a handle first thing. 2)1/4-20 bolts with some scrap flat stock. I bolted it to the side of the tensioner arm extended to 8" for leverage with desert ironwood handle, because I get it free here in around Tucson. I would love to win your prototype handle instead though, I love the honeycomb Al, have to get me some for variation of knife handles. Screw it, let's Do it
Thank you Guy! I bought some ironwood at Bladeshow this year and I can’t wait to use it. Thank you for supporting my work. I truly appreciate it. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@@HouseMadeUS no problem Brian. I do it because I believe in it. If it weren't for you and this community sharing the information I wouldn't be where I'm at today. I'm just passing it on, paying my dues back to all that give to the makers out there. I'm with you, I think I started that, too lol
Awesome job 🔥 always the inspiration 👍
⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Chris!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
looks cool great design
hi man , could you tell me name of the software that you used to design ??
Fusion 360 👊🏻
Great job.
Thanks Marty!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️