theoretically, but there are some practical reasons that don't make it ideal. Most bevel angles on flat grinds are too shallow and would grind into the clamp itself. Hollow grinding could solve that problem with the correct size wheel since the wheel would curve away from hitting the clamp, but heavy grinding might shift the knife in the clamp. It holds strong enough for sharpening, but it isn't intended to hold that well.

Its a good idea. We need to meet a good app developer who could help us out. Seems like it would be easy for someone who does it.

check out tru grit. Here is a link where you can grab some: trugrit.com/product-category/machines-parts/contact-wheels-machines-parts/

Hey @garth2011, We use WEG and Baldor, WEG is a great brand. However at the current time we are using stirckly Baldor. If you want to make sure you get a certain brand motor, give us a call and we can make sure it goes out with what you want

Hey Garth, we use the best motors we can find and we keep 2 suppliers so we dont repeat the troubles of the 2020 shortages. As of this reply Baldor motors are leaving with every order and we are keeping weg on backup incase baldor has a slip in production.

I hoped you liked his video. i enjoyed it. if you need asnything email us at [email protected], were happy to help get you anything you need.

The motor is capable of being set up to run in reverse by adding a simple switch to the speed controller, but the tracking isn't responsive. If you're only using it for sharpening, precision tracking may not be crucial, so you might get away with it. Give the drive wheel several spins in reverse by hand to see if the belt tracks good enough for your standards. If you're happy with it, we can get you a reverse switch.

Yea, it would accomodate an 8" wheel as well. The 4" wheel that comes with the machine is an extra 1/2" wider than standard for grinding wider pieces though, so a standard 2" wide 8" diameter wheel would limit you to 2 inch wide pieces.

@@AmeriBradeOfficial thank you. After I sent the message I realized the wheel is incorporated into the unit.

Thank you! Would love to get a machine in your hands one day, but keep making it happen with what you got!

Thanks Adam!

you would think so, but with proper alignment, they actually last a really long time under heavy use. We have customers that use them all day every day for at least a year before needing to be replaced. Just like tires on asphalt. They just roll along with the grit. Now if the machine isn't straight and the belt is scrubbing along the wheel, they would get eaten up quick.

We run phase converters at the house to get 3 phase.

That's a new selling point we haven't thought of right there

Glad you liked it! What are you mostly using the hyperdisc for? How's it working out for ya?

@@AmeriBradeOfficial using it to shape handles. I’ve been using the wire drawing wheels the big ones I also use the pop wheels I love using the disk with the work rest it’s such a luxury to be able to control the speed and I’m going to be using the airway wheels a lot I expect. It’s a very integral machine for me since I purchased it.

Awwww yeah!!! Can't wait for you to get it!

That's the idea!

You bet! How's it holding up?

@@AmeriBradeOfficial Loving it.

Theoretically you could, but there are a couple things that make it not ideal. Main bevels should usually be at smaller angles than the clamp can do without hitting the belt. But, if you're hollow grinding, that helps because the wheel curves away from hitting the clamp. The second thing is just how securely the clamp holds the blade. It's plenty secure for the light work of sharpening, but may end up moving a bit if you're doing heavy grinding. But, if you're careful, its possible to keep it in position.

It does tilt backwards. Also, you can mount it to where the 4" wheel hangs over the front of the bench. Got your email and sent a picture and video to show how much it can tilt backwards.

I believe this was 1.5" x .120" wall

we need to make a version for you guys out in the field

Hey John! You just bought a 2x48 up in Alaska fromt the guys at Pops, huh? Thanks! The fullering inserts don't work in the 2x48 small wheel holder though.

starts at $1215 with variable speed and a 1HP motor. check it out. www.ameribrade.com/hyper-disc-bench-grinder