My Daily Grind: Making a high quality and strong 2x72 Belt Grinder
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- Here's a making of video of my 2x72 Belt grinder. This project took me a long time but I took the time to make quality parts for this very solid (85 kg!!) machine. 2KW motor, horizontal and vertical position and adjustable table. I'm sure this machine will last a long time and I'm looking forward to use this grinder for future projects. Please subscribe to see my future projects and follow me on Instagram (Bart Harkema #Bartsmetalwork) for my daily grind.
That hammering for getting 90deg. Just fantastic! Thank you!
Interesting to see all the different machines used in this project and thanks for including how the welds warp metal and the different ways of correcting it.
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Quality build. Best design I've seen so far.
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Уважение мастеру,все до мелочи просчитанно.Качество на век!Уважения себя,уважение к своему изделию,уважение к своему рабочему месту и оборудованию.Все размеренно и не спеша.У нас так не работают,а жаль.!Спасибо,по твоиму и зделаю такой гридер.
RESPECT for problem solving ways, and thank you for teaching something new
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Excellent job!! Very informative! Learned some tricks! Well done! Best belt grinder build I've seen!
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Not many guys use a dial indicator, pantograph or shaper to make their belt grinders but was DELIGHTED to watch your serious metalworking skills. Beautiful design and execution!!!
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I enjoyed watching your movie. You showed a decent and very careful job: smooth welds, elements perfectly polished and sandblasted. For me, the icing on the cake are brass washers and a beautifully engraved ID plate. A very good varnish on carefully prepared metal allows to believe that your grinder will actually work for many years, as you expect.
I was particularly delighted with the use of cold forging to achieve exactly 90 degrees - I buy this idea gratefully.
Compliments from Poland, your grinder is very distinguished by the quality of workmanship. :)))
Definitely the best I’ve seen built yet, it’s a beast! It will outlive us all and I look forward to seeing its new stand! Happy grinding!
Thanks Joe, Happy Grinding
Great project. Seriously overbuilt is how I like them.
That was an excellent build, thanks for sharing with us! The attention to detail, including the angle graduations and engraved nameplate, make your machine look pro.
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Excellent engineering and workmanship. Worthy of an award for your design and hard work!
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This video taught me 2 tricks to unbend or stretch metal. Thanks for that!
Love your explanations why something went wrong and how to correct it. Thank you a lot I've learned some new tricks.
I agree. I watch things like this to learn, not just see the end result, and always appreciate seeing mistakes.
You are very skilled fabricator. Nice work indeed. I very much appreciate you attention to detail and the quality of the finished product.
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What an outstanding build. I love your attention to detail and you document everything really well. Seems like an almost perfect design. 👍
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Metal warping from welding was a constant cause of stress while I was building my 2x72. At one point I even threw a chipping hammer putting a large dent in the side of my table saw 😔. I loved your solution to the problem, I only wish I had thought of that. Beautiful machine and great video 👍
Thanks, and I know the feeling. Sometimes it gives a lot of satisfaction, the other time frustration. But we just learn as we go.
Out of all the builds i've seen on youtube this one by far is the prettiest and most aesthetic looking in my opinion.
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This is an example of a quality machine. You have a talent my friend. I like the versatility of the machine and the options you chose to put into the design. The way the table can be put into all angles was very clever. Keep up the good work and be safe where you are, I'm in Salem Oregon USA.
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After watching this video I’ve subscribed to your channel. What a fantastic piece of equipment the grinder is. So well made. Very impressive.
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Very very nice! You are a metal artist, and a very accomplished machinist in every sense of the word! P.S. as a 37 year UA pipefitter/welder, I don't say this very often, but a thumbs up on the beautiful TIG welding.
Thank you! That is a real nice compliment
That's a premium belt grinder I've ever seen, excellent product. Bravo👍🏻
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Your skill, craftsmanship, creativity...so mesmerizing to watch.
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Hi Bart and a good day to u. I'm a Senoir Master ASE and have fabbed race cars, race quads, custom equipment of all sorts and in my mind am an excellent fab guy. The best compliment that I can give u is that I would "trust" you to make any part I may need but was unable to do. I am currently rehabbing a spinal and SI joint fusion and would have zero fear of having u make something I need and would even be ok with u making any mods to it u may deam necessary. This is coming from a person that more often than not has scrapped parts I'm not happy with. Great work as always Bart!!!
I was impressed with your work Bart, you are the kind of person that makes things happen when others say you can't do it. Your welding and cutting skills could use some polish but that's easy for me to say as a retired welder and fabricator for 40 years. I would have gone a few more years except for health issues that broke me. I was a perfectionist is the only reason I said polish and I believe that you will improve with every build. Now I have a 59 year old South Bend Lathe 13"x72" and I don't get to use it much because of my issues. I would be embarrassed to turn it on in your presence. Your machine skills are second to none, I wish I was able to school you a little on the fab side and you could teach me how to turn the machinery on. I look forward to viewing all of your videos. How anyone could do a thumbs down is beyond me, I don't see these idiots putting out any videos like yours. I'm 67 years old and started out welding with Oxygen/Acetylene Gas Welding and that included what ever came into the shop, Cast Iron, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum. I also welded Pot-metal like the old door handles of antique cars. I learned to cut steel with a torch using a scribed line and could leave half the line, I might still be able to do that. Our skills have fallen short because of technology making it easier to perform our task. You will always get a thumbs up from me and thank you for sharing a great video with us. All around I'd say you are 99.9% out of 100%. God Bless, the best is yet to come.
Hi Paul, thanks for the nice commend and info. I try to get a the metal working skills together. I'm not the best welder, not the best machinist, not the best toolmaker, not the best engineer, but I believe I can do it all pretty good. And combining them will open up a lot of opportunities to make machines like this. And every time my skills get a little bit better. I still have the ambition to learn every time I weld or machine a part and am perfectionist (I think you can see that in the video..) like you. Always something to improve. And if I look back a few years then my welding definitely has improved. I just need to do it more often. And I think its the same about the South Bend. Just turn it on and enjoy the learning curve. Learn a new skill is always fun. I plan to do some more sheetmetal projects next year and learn to use the English Wheel. Btw, if you want good tips about machining, check out Joe Pieczynski his channel. Great content. Greetings from the Netherlands, Bart
@@bartharkemametalworks2299 I didn't intend to be critical Bart, I was very impressed with all your skills and your are at the top of my list. I watch Joe's channel and I am subscribed to his channel as well. Your welding is not bad at all, Look at the finished products you have completed, looks like a big manufacture made it. Most of the time when others on RUclips make something even the grinding is awful, there's a skill set for every step of what you do. Don't listen to me when I was joking around with you on the welding, Your work over all is far above most and will always be because you work at it. That's why I said there is nothing you can't do when you put your mind to it. Be Blessed my friend and if I can figure out how to make a video on what I'm talking about I'll get your email and send it to you. I hope your business soars to the top of the charts Bart you seem like a very responsible and honest individual. Thanks for taking the time to read my comment
@@paulgreenlee190 Thanks Paul, and I didn't see it as critical. If you a little perfectionist like I am there is always something to improve (at least I see a lot ;-), And I have fun with that. The whole point of the YT community is that we share en learn from each other. Thats what a like about it.
@@bartharkemametalworks2299 Yes Sir, I agree completely. When I was a young man and learning the trade most of the older men did not want to share their knowledge with you thinking you would eventually replace them on the job. I have never been like that and always shared what I knew. Thank you for sharing with all of us RUclips Viewers.
Beautiful job! That is a seriously well built machine. Subscribed!
Excellent, thanks for sharing.
Excellent step-by-step video... Really enjoyed watching it...
Outstanding build. Unbelievable skills. Brilliant machinist. Can't say enough about the quality of your work and the thought that goes into it.
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Nice work. And the angle grinder setup is pretty sweet too. Very versatile. Props to you.
Yes, and the angle grinder works great to. It looks like a hacked DIY tool but I use it a lot. Even know a have the big 2x72 ready, the smaller one is great for small work.
Really nice work. I especially appreciated the welding tips and tricks. Thanks.
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Workmanship is superb!!
That was a labor of Love, great job lots of time spent doing it and skill as well just outstanding 👍💯🇺🇸
Great design and execution. You have some REALLY nice tools.
Holy crap, I thought I had a tool obsession! He's got one of everything! Nice work!
Thanks! And yes, never enough tools. Still have a long list of 'wanting to make or buy'.
Very nice! A well thought out design and great craftsmanship! Beautiful!
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You sir are a master craftsman. Well done. It would sell!
Nice tutorial. Beautiful weldings.
Good tips. Continue the good work.
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Best design i saw.
Couple of sugesstions
1. Place sparks separator near down rear roller (plate close as possble to belt with 30-45 degrees to it) to turn sparks down.
2. Place main sparks "trash can". Under front down roller box with water with easy dismount. It will not holds all sparks but even if it will catch 70% of it - it makes your workshop cleaner and much easy to cleanup.
Good luck and thanks. Like and Subcribe :)
Fantastic job. Best home made belt sander I've seen here. Subscribed because of the quality of workmanship and great hacks throughout the build. Thank you!
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Beautiful craftsmanship. I haven't seen a shaper or a pantograph since my days in the Navy (1960's)! Wonderful tools, nice to see someone still using them.
Thank you. I like to old machines. Nice quality and looks.
Serious thought went into this build with major talents and nice equipment. I subbed! As many have stated great welding skills
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A lot of loves there and true experience sharing. Good Video. Thanks.
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Wow, brilliant welding.....you must have done that before, looks great !
A very nice machine. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Nice, well done. Just wanted to say that flame treating that plate would also have allowed you to flatten or straighten it to the desired position, but stringer welds in the right place as you demonstrated did it too! Thanks
I watched a lot of machinist videos and I love spotting the little personal preferences. When using the lathe you seem to favour cleaning up the OF before the end face, most machinists in North America always start with the end face. I assume that this really is only a question of style? Either way, I hugely enjoy your videos, thank you!
Hi, nice to hear that you like the video's. Thanks. About the Lathe work. I think it depends a lot of the size of the lathe and the part your machining and what you need to machine. Does it need a center? How strong is the grip in the chuck? Is it a interrupted cut? what steel is it? I have no real structure hear and do this by feel. Turning the drive wheel was the max I would put on this Schaublin 102. First thing was putting a center in it. Then I chose the cut with to minimum force on the chuck jaws first. Cleaning the surface and then rotating to get a better grip in the chuck before taking heavier cuts.
Beautiful design, love the attention to detail.
"nice paint job, I'm happy with that" ... me too, nice and shiny, great job!
Nice work
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Great Video and Beautifully Built Machine! I learned SO MUCH from watching! Thank You for Sharing! Have A Super Week!.....Gus
Hey Bart! I must have watched 50 You Tube videos of belt grinder/sander design and builds... this is one of the best. A very thoughful design, excellent features and still quite compact. Very well done Sir! Greetings from Southport UK.
Thank you Kevin. Greetings back from NL.
Really nice work. I am building my own belt grinder and have watched quit a few videos on it and I ran across this one. I've watched this one and the ones on the ultimate bender and it wasn't until then I noticed your name is Bart. Wow me too. Nice to meet you Bart!
Some really good tips to fix your mistakes. Thanks.
Very nice build to match the other tools you have in the shop. I'm building with limited machines. I've always wondered why it is necessary to build the adjustable clamp/ark piece for tilting the tool from erect to sideways as I don't think it is used at an angle and if so not too often. I want the tilt feature also but think I'll forgo the time and machining it takes for this part.. so long as it tilts and locks down will be sufficient for me. That machine you made would fetch a good price in the market place. Looking forward to building one as it will be one of my go too machines. Cant waite.
Best grinder build I have seen! Thanks, Bart
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Your the real deal..your a talented dude , great job 👍👍👍
Great work. add a vacuum cleaner under it to collect dust and sparks. what you made is exceptional. beauty and strenghth. strong motor. solid. and nice color.
Thanks, And yes I will make a dust collector and spark protection.
One excellent video and a superb piece of machinery. Quality throughout
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Super nice build! Very much enjoyed watching the video!
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Beautiful work. Don't think I'd want to scratch it.
Thanks. And 2K paint is very strong. 3 years of use and it still looks great these days.
Excellent all the way Bart. Much enjoyed this video, and will check out your others!
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wow !! run so smooth , very nice work
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Stunning work! Really functional. Love the idea... 🇩🇰🤙🏼
Very nicely done. Good design. Excellent construction.
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Well thought out and very nicely built grinder with lots of attention to the small details. Truly one of the best ones on RUclips. You have a very well equipped shop with lots of nice machines. a 50mm slice of ceramic floor tile or Polyceram glass on your flat platen will sort that wear out. Some guys also use hardened D2.
Best looking grinder I've seen by far. Really like the time and effort to the details. You have a tool for life now.
Thanks! And I hope it will last a long time. I do enjoy to use it.
very professional looking build.
Man this is impressive, great build and you got a well sorted workshop there. Good skills sir
Thank you. I move to a bigger shop today because I need some more space.
Great blue collar work done here!!! Enjoy your build as much as you can and hopefully we will see future projects with this tool in use...?
Thanks! And yes, this machine will be used a lot in future projects. A just moved to a bigger shop and need to organize the shop first. Next project will be making a nice table for the Grinder with adjustable height.
Excelente trabajo Señor Harkema, muy buen diseño. Gracias por compartirlo, saludos desde Colombia!!!
Good build, Nice quality, and an excellent craftsmen. I enjoyed watching.
Quelle belle réalisation ! SUPERB TRAVAIL !
1 - Tu ne veux pas les vendre les plans ?
2 - Tu es satisfait de ton Lincoln cool arc ?
Nice build, great problem solving with the frame alignment!
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Good ! Reliable and high quality! 👍
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Fantastic! I envy your skill and access to the tools to make an amazing belt grinder.
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Did you calculate the CoG in advance of the build, and if so, how did you do that, in some sort of modelling software?
I imagine you could always just add random bits of metal to balance out the design later, but it doesn't look like you have done that....so, I'm curious :-)
Hasta el momento es la mejor de todas las que e visto hasta el momento una obra de arte gracias por compartir salud y mucha suerte dios le bendiga.
What an INCREDIBLE build!!! And your welding is almost robotic, so GOOD!! WOW!!!👍👍 ~Jay~
The things a beast. Nice work
A very nice build up you have gone through and not skimping on the making of the belt grinder, looks very professional piece of kit, enjoy
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Barts Metalwork credits given where credits due. Have a great day.....Phil
Nice build man! How have I gone this long without knowing about that trick to warp the plate back?!?! So simple and obvious
Yes, learned it when I was a apprentice a long time ago. Simple but effective.
Very well balanced design!!!
It runs so smooth! Very nice.
This is beautiful work. Fantastic video. Thanks!
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buen dia sr Bart.....espectacular trabajo y herramienta...es ud un master.......de lujo kedo 2x72.....pertecta.......bendiciones ....soy su nuevo suscriptor y seguidor.......from reynosa
Very nice work!
Wow! That is something to be super proud of! Great Job, great video. Can't believe you only have 9.3k subscribers.
Thanks. Hope to get some more subscribers in the future. More quality projects will come.
Nice work indeed. I also like that little belt-grinder powered by a Makita angle grinder.
Thanks, and the angle grinder belt sander is indeed a great tool to have. I use it a lot. And I can also put it on my cordless grinder and use it free hand for flat and pipes.
Very nice work! Thank you for sharing. Just subscribed.
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very nice machine you can see it from belt traveling . there is no shacking at all . keep op the good job mate
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Excellent work and solid like a rock. Welding always makes things warp, especially stainless steel. Shims are good but some plate about 1mm thick is better. Also, if it's not absolutely necessary, don't fully weld everything. The less heat put into the material, the less work correcting it for warping afterward.
Definitely, one of the best belt grinder builds I've seen. :)
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absolutely brilliant work sir . thank you for sharing
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great job and what great tools to work with.
Seems to be the best one I've seen built DIY
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Excellent video! I just got this video recommend to me, I checked it out and had to click subscribe. Really quality work 🙂 I do a lot of fabrication work and can appreciate your talent. Thanks
Thanks Mike, Just had a look at your channel and subscribe. You do some nice work yourself. Btw, building a plasma table is a future project ;-).
Barts Metalwork Right on Thanks for checking out my channel too and subscribing 🙂 I definitely think you are going to love having a CNC plasma table! I’m looking forward to your next video. Take care
VERY VERY NICE, 10+++ . COMPLIMENTI VIVISSIMI DALL ' ITALIA ......LAVORO ECCEZIONALE.
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Really Beautiful Work!
Some of the best TIG welding I've seen! Very Nice!
I'd LOVE to have a nice 2 x 72 belt grinding rig like that!! Congrats!!
That is a BEAST, well done and amassing skill.
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One of the most informative video's, I take that back. It is the most informative video I've ever seen. I have been around awhile, and haven't seen a video like this with such detail and explanation of all the steps and alternatives to the process without the rambling on about personal thoughts and history. I must say, you are to the point of the process of your project. Great video work and or editing. I commend you and thank you. I am subscribing to your channel. GREAT VIDEO. You should do a video, to show others how to make better video's, and not be so long winded.
Thank you. That is nice to hear.