2x72 Revolution Prototype Handle

I have been working on this design for a few months (on and off) and I finally believe I have a good concept for a handle. With the addition of the holes you can now personalize your 2x72 Belt grinder.
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[@chaunceylock]

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

[@HouseMadeUS]

Sometimes it makes all the difference. It can be applied to just about every situation. Thank you Brother!!

[@damnageink330]

🤮🌙☄️💫🎄

[@garyboardwine3349]

For sure , also can be applied to.everyday life, adapt improvise, overcome hooa

[@kennethkehmna1237]

The honeycomb peeking through the resin looks amazing!

[@Stillpoint23]

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 :)

[@radumerkin]

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. 👍

[@HouseMadeUS]

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! 👊🏻⚡️

[@remyd5032]

Nothing like a house-made handle

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Remy! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@stevetriton1060]

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!!!

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Sounds great! Enjoy the build!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@stevetriton1060]

What is the oil you used on the handle?

[@HouseMadeUS]

Tru-Oil Gun stock finish - amzn.to/2T7zHxv

[@stevetriton1060]

Thanks Brian!!!

[@K3Flyguy]

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!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@aimeelarson3399]

Great addition to a work of Art, sweet Handle love the color and inlayed honeycomb.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you!! 🙌🏻

[@bigmc5706]

You just amaze me and I'm sure others ............ Brilliant in thought, Brilliant in execution, just another great functional idea from ya Brian.

[@josephgarrard7692]

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.

[@corycKTM51]

Looks much more complete with the handle. I like it

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you Cory! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@rayk9315]

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.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you. This handle could work for your design too. Just flip horizontally. Cheers and thank you Ray!

[@rforjr]

Awesome addition to the 2 x72!!!

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Rick!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@hardrock1826]

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.

[@joeybobbie1]

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 👍

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Joey. I really appreciate your kind words. 🙌🏻

[@tasror]

While I don't (yet) need this handle, I'd really love this handle. :) Keep up the great work.

[@robdonaldson4837]

Nice handle, and the oil does make it really pop! Well done mate.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you, Rob! Cheers!

[@johncamponovo7372]

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

[@garyboardwine3349]

Splat welds! Love it, yes caught yourself, stitch weld

[@Chris-cc3sj]

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

[@ericmoore2236]

Ok look Brian you are removing all my excuses for not buying the package damn you ...lol. great work Sir 👍

[@HouseMadeUS]

Slowly chipping away at your resolve. 😂 Thabks Eric!!

[@johncatt1867]

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.

[@jakefehr1224]

From Canada. Looks great! Ill be ordering the revolution plans for myself soon!

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thanks Jake!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@bullwinkle69]

Nice job. Like the addition of the scales.

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Cheers Mate! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@robbycicco]

I cannot believe how much that touch of oil made that epoxy pop! Absolutely gorgeous!😀

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Robby!

[@ianos1530]

Nice finish on the handle. Just downloaded the plans and plan on ordering the bundle.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Awesome man, thank you so much.

[@dannywilsher4165]

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.....

[@HouseMadeUS]

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! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@bkohn]

Another great video Brian! I’m filming today so I’m watching this as inspiration!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Quit stealing my ideas Bryan! 😂

[@ericgarrett7875]

I think its a good addition... I'll have to add one to the grinder I just finished!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Eric!!!

[@brettthompson5919]

Good job Brian. I'm saving my pocket change to purchase two of these.

[@3C_Outdoors]

That handle is a great add. I just ordered a set of your plans.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@arlienorwood]

Your killing it Brian. Keep it up man.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hey Arlie, THANK YOU BROTHER!!! I appreciate you. Hope all is well.

[@FilthyFishinFreak]

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]

Great tip! - Are you doing that with just wood scales or synthetic as well?

[@FilthyFishinFreak]

@@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

[@HouseMadeUS]

Ill give it a shot. Thank you for the detailed explanation. CHEERS BROTHER!!

[@FilthyFishinFreak]

@@HouseMadeUS 🤙🏻 stay safe in the shop bro

[@Aleeknives]

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! KZbin at its finest right. Great work man! It was cool you cast your own resin!

[@henryknight7876]

really cool handle Brian keep going the gen 4 is still growing

[@damianmcneely7884]

It is just me or does it have a Spiderman suit feel! Looks class Brian!

[@HouseMadeUS]

I agree, and had the exact same thought!

[@ryanv2180]

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!

[@ericking57]

Yes Cool Saturday morning video

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Eric! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@jimgariepy5844]

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!!! 👍☠️👍

[@HouseMadeUS]

That would be cool!

[@jaymitton791]

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.

[@jakekerr1189]

Just finished my build I am stoked

[@Tim_E88]

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!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

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. 😜

[@HouseMadeUS]

Oooofff well maybe we need to discuss having you build a Revolution. A second grinder in the shop is pretty dang handy! 😎 cheers Denis!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@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. 🤷‍♂️

[@michaelridout9693]

Just keeps getting better. Thanks for your dedication to this project for all of us.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Michael!! Cheers!!

[@bradreiber6448]

Looks real nice! Would be a great addition to my revolution!

[@gean.knives]

That's really cool. It looks very professional.

[@chuckward797]

Got a handle on love it.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Chuck!!!

[@user-st5vv8ns9c]

Love this design! I finished mine yesterday.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Nice work!

[@mike-carrigan]

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.

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️One day I may make a ratcheting arm design. Thanks for watching and commenting Mike! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@trmakertr]

Dude, that's so cool, congratulations.

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@MrRoscoj]

Very cool. Beautiful handle.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you very much!

[@lyleadams4367]

Looks Great, would look fantastic on mine and would be a great way to finish it.

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Lyle! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

Looks great!..extremely functional.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Donorcyclist]

Love the new knife style handle, Brian! So appropriate!

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Jon!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@NouMoe55]

This looks like a very nice handle

[@brooksravenscroft8304]

Hey Brian you just keep delivering!

[@caveman49428]

Loving it, looks great! Like the idea of 1in insert on it.

[@glennthibodeaux6141]

Very nice Brian another amazing upgrade.

[@stevemorris1328]

Nice upgrade. will def put on mine once I've got everything together. keep up the great work!!!

[@Labrador_Forge]

Really like the design. Think I'll have to add one to my revolution

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thanks Chuck! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Motomax76]

This is perfect!! Beautiful, simple, and functional. I’ve also got a great prince of stabilized redbud burl for the handle.

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️That would be beautiful! I’ve just been gifted some vintage micarta so I think I’ll do a handle in that. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@ChrisR676]

Who turned my bell off!! Awesome vid, that handle is great!!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Chris! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@trampusclawson2615]

Nice job the handle turned out great

[@eastcoastmachineandperform2105]

Looks awesome!! putting my kit together this weekend.

[@jstauffer79]

Great idea and great design!

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Dragoon.knifeworks]

Git r done Brian, lookin good man

[@benjaminseigal5192]

I totally want one of these!! Laser my logo on … dr evil style??

[@richard-sim]

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.

[@Yousoundvaxxed]

Looks great Brian! Can’t wait to slap one on mine too

[@davedunn4285]

Beautiful looking work my friend . I am going to have to make one similar

[@jamescarpentier7139]

Beautiful. Can’t wait to orders the kit.

[@bengordon4151]

Great job as always Brian!

[@lewisworkshop]

Nice addition! Loved seeing you on Essential Craftsman. So happy for your success. Found you initially from your treadmill grinder.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Chris! It was a trip to chat with those guys. I’ve been watching their work for years!

[@kurtludwig4783]

Just discovered your channel. I already subscribed because your projects are ‘Bitchin’ and the kind of stuff I’d like to build now I’m retired

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Awesome Kurt! Thank you so much. How did you come across my channel?

[@kurtludwig4783]

@@HouseMadeUS I’m listing for a crossfire and diy tools to help me with my metal forming/building of a highly stylized 48 English Ford Anglia

[@HouseMadeUS]

Sounds like an awesome project. Are you making any videos on it?

[@reddogknives]

@@kurtludwig4783 wow, good luck on your English Ford . My cousin had one built for the strip, jet black with flames, blown 350, B&M 2 speed transmission, parachute and wrinkle wall slicks. You really can't go wrong with a 2 x 72 in your shop, it is by far the most universal tool that I own. I built the ultimate bundle and I love it so much. I have utilized that grinder for making knives, shaping metal to modify the grinder, building another grinder from the plans, having one is priceless. Having 2 will be even better. You will use that grinder building your Anglia more than you would have ever known, good luck again, from Tucson

[@kurtludwig4783]

@@HouseMadeUS not yet. Trying to buy metal. The body is going to be 3003-h14 aluminum no local metal companies stock that and I’ve been waiting for quotes and lead time. I live I Las Vegas too. Unbelievable. I want to video it, working out of my garage. I’ll try to send you a rendering to you. I can’t get it posted to this messaging

[@garyboardwine3349]

I like it Brian, I'll be ordering the handle and 4th gen d plate soon, been abusing the 3rd gen , holding up great

[@tybearnb]

Looks great can't to order mine soon

[@RoadHead62]

I'm just going to weld the plug into the tensioner, drill and tap it, drill the handle and bolt it on. Maybe drill a second smaller hole for an alignment dowel to keep it from turning over time, and use a chrome button head to dress it up.

[@BrighamKindell]

I’m excited to make a handle for my future grinder :)

[@ezmeadows]

Thank you Brian for the awesome handle design, keep up the awesome work!

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you Jean!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@118blades4]

That’s a good looking handle buddy. And the honeycomb is something I was thinking of getting from Yucel myself

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Good stuff. The more I work with it the more I love it. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@anvilflyforge2965]

Always improving. Love it!

[@markmurrell1894]

Looks really nice! I will be ordering one of your kits soon!

[@martyhopper4910]

Great job.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thanks Marty!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@waynebast4009]

Another great idea looks great wise I thought of it but i will use it ,thanks dude.

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Hi Wayne, thank you sir!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@damianmcneely7884]

Love the handle!

[@Welder6131]

Nice job, i think i may knurl a handle on the lathe for my rev. 2x72

[@HouseMadeUS]

Sounds great. I've always wanted to try that

[@Welder6131]

@@HouseMadeUS I'll post a pic when done.

[@mikephilipps1103]

Great Idea, looks excellent.

[@pgcolin]

Twój projekt jest SUPER

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@trainwon5699]

That looks great thanks

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Don!!!

[@davesmith8936]

Just when one thinks there are no more improvements possible! LOL!

[@andredoucet1127]

Great work and thanks for all the info

[@HouseMadeUS]

Sure thing Andre! 👍🏻

[@jackanderson1123]

Love it. Will be ordering my plans soon

[@alk5749]

Cool thanks

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Al! 🙏🏼

[@reddogknives]

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

[@HouseMadeUS]

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. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@reddogknives]

@@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

[@LCT553]

Beautiful 😍

[@MarcChord]

Great addition!!!!!! Absolutely love your grinder. Love showing my friends the knives I’ve been building but really love showing the the grinder I built 😁thank you Brian!!!!!

[@chriswadleigh2462]

Awesome job 🔥 always the inspiration 👍

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Chris!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Dragoon.knifeworks]

Also try tig welding your frames together where it needs to be flush, I do with no filler rod, fusion welding is also how I do my cu go mai billets. Git r done, Steven Rogers out...

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hi Steven, yeah good point. I like MIG too just to show people who have it can use it. But you’re right TIG would be the best application here. (And I have one, I just suck at it! 😂)

[@bradymcphail9690]

Brian, Awesome! I like the knife handle of your own choosing ability! Do you have plans for plans for a surface grinder?

[@mtpocketbuilds4286]

pretty good idea, thanks