Belt Grinder Build From Scrap Workout Bench And Treadmill Motor

[@Mac10-w3b]

using the treadmill motor was ingenious for a solid low budget build, one can find treadmills almost nothing when people gives up on the work-out-at-home intentions. Excellent build, best one I've seen on youtube.

[@abdullahdar1442]

Welding the pipe on the fry wheel.. you sir gee gave me $ million idea ...thank you so very much SIR GEE

[@waynestinyworld]

I think I've watched most of the 2x72 grinder builds on youtube. I'm way over doing the research and planning phase of building one for myself. This one is one of the better ones in my opinion. Good work.

[@mikemanmade3087]

I appreciate it TY. I tried to be different by design and using items that would've been thrown away.

[@spiller8542]

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[@Sunthon123]

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[@GH-uy9rf]

⁠@@mikemanmade3087 are you on Facebook? I’d really like to dm with you a little bit about this build. Is there a way I can message you or email you? Thanks man.

[@kingdommusic5456]

i dont always build a belt grinder but when i do build a belt grinder i watch the dangerously wise manmademike and yes i stayed at a holiday inn express the night before ..

[@brzibung]

Mike: The repurposing of readily available items is both economical and thoughtful. Please continue with that approach. Excellent work.

[@pemtax557]

I accidently stumbled into your video and I was just blown away with how you managed to build a 2x72 out of repurposed materials. I truly enjoyed this video ... you have skills and then some!! Cheers

[@joell439]

I'm blown away how great that turned out, especially with basic hand tools. Thanks for sharing and all the time spent editing to make this exciting to watch. Joel.....

[@mikemanmade3087]

Thanks for acknowledging the editing. There are errors here and there, but I am glad you appreciate the project as a whole.

[@themotofixery]

So many people are way smarter and more creative than I am. Great work!! Thumbs up!

[@willthedingo]

I'm surprised there isn't more people getting upset at how you're using the angle grinder. Wouldn't do it myself but it works for you and you're still in one piece!

[@mkrbrkr]

Using the router to make the 'trunion' is a fantastic idea. Keep 'em coming.

[@bigpete4227]

MKRBRKR I've got to second that.

[@86tatoski]

MKRBRKR Any idea what kind of bit he used ?

[@mkrbrkr]

Not sure, but a 2 flute wood cutting bit does the trick. Lube with wd-40 or Tap Magic.

[@86tatoski]

Didn't know those could be used on aluminium cool well thanks :)

[@michaelhamilton4246]

Probably a milling bit. But that was a brilliant idea i would never thought to use a router.

[@randomamerican471]

I'm really glad I didn't throw away my little old belt sander, hehe. Nice build! Thanks for the video!

[@maplehouseknives]

What one can do with good power tools! Great build too! Regarding belt wobble, I noticed long ago that leaving my belts on the grinder contributes greatly to this "wobble". The tracking wheel puts a slight kink into the belt if left on the grinder. I take mine off at the end of the day and can honestly say this eliminated the problem.

[@borisyoalkstein2484]

Cheapest no bullshit design and build on KZbin, definitely gonna be using this, good shit.

[@ItsJustMeMcKee]

You could turn that 20$ into a huge profit. I'm new to knife making. I bought a cheap harbor freight 1×30. As I get better I'm definitely going to need more power. Anyways you did a great job brother1

[@johnbarker5009]

Wow, that thing must way a ton, it's BUILT! Great job, it's a nice project.

[@jaekib]

I did a half wolf whistle when I saw the sharpened edge on that blade. Nice job, brother.

[@Swarm509]

Nice to see a grinder built without using a lathe at some point. Obviously if someone had access to one use it, but I don't and most of the ones I see built get a few fancy parts turned. The band saws are super handy but a guy with who is careful with a grinder and drill could do all of this.

[@jvmiller1995]

Looks good. I have built a grinder once as well. After some research I found the belts are supposed to run around 3600 ft per min. So to slow down my 7000 rpm treadmill motor and keep the power up I installed a jack shaft the motor turns and reduces the speed in half and then turned a 4 inch drive wheel from wood to run the belt. it works great tons of power you can't slow it down while grinding. I think my motor was 2.5 hp. Other than the belt speed it looks like you have a real solid design. I only commented because you stated it was a little fast.

[@bobwilliams5506]

Thanks for the vid. I can see why a belt sander is what you chose to build. Well done.

[@creativesymon]

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Using an old weights bench as material? That's, well, GENIUS! Why the hell didn't I think of that?!?! They're cheap as heck and perfect!You, sir, are officially my belt sander hero :D

[@actorzone856]

hi, you are like me using useless stuff to make into something useful, the treadmill motors out of large treadmills are apparently very good motors as variable drive, good job, you earned my Bull Terror Award.

[@mikemanmade3087]

Is there a trophy? I hope so.

[@scottherr642]

If a mech. engineer and a field machinist had a baby he'd be you. Wow is all I can say, great job.

[@brukernavnfettsjit]

Very nice. That router trick was genius!

[@funshootin1]

fantastic job! I have been looking for a treadmill. . there is actually a free treadmill section in the local Craigslist. . issue is getting to one before it disappears as they put them on the street and junk collections snap them up.. soon I will have one and I will be watching this over and over again for ideas and basic direction ..

[@mikemanmade3087]

Good luck!

[@mechrojo]

Thanks for sharing your this machine.i might try to copy this if you don't object. Very well done and thanks again.

[@jerry69nolan]

Super nice custom built belt sander. When I come across a treadmill, using your design. Thanks

[@Demon_Pilot_GT]

Man this video blew my mind. I've just gotten into knife making and other odd metal oddities and have to say your video blew my mind couple hundred bucks and boom art.

[@edparker1972]

I've never seen anyone file as fast as you do! Lightning speed lol! Great work and thank you for all the great tips.

[@LABUSTO]

I like this grinder. So many ways to apply in woodworking. I will attempt to do the backbone of mine out of wood instead of aluminum. I'll use wood due to the fact that I do not have all the cool tools you have in making one, and wood should be efficient since I will be working with wood. Your welding skills are pretty solid, and again... this is the best belt sander I've seen. Thank you for sharing, and if I get around to doing mine... I'll send you pictures. Peace!

[@hughwas]

I found this magnet in the shape of an arrow sandwiched between two pieces of sheet metal..when digging in my Garden last year.it looks to be very old maybe the 50s..its in pretty bad shape..corroded sheet metal..its been sitting in front of me this whole time..hoping it would just snap in my brain what it is...during the second watch of your video..i noticed your using a Magnet in the shape of a arrow sandwiched between two sheets of metal..So not only have i gotten some very great ideas about building my 2x72 and also now now what this hunk of rusty magnet is used for..i am going to clean it up and paint it red like it was and i will use it building my Belt grinder..thank you for solving this year old mystery

[@valveman12]

Excellent build. I really support anyone building from scrap. Much better than seeing this material in a landfill.

[@gregoryjewell5875]

Great build and nice job on a professional looking g DIY machine. Just because it's homemade doesn't mean it has to look rough.

[@seansysig]

Most well designed 2x72 on KZbin! Great build very robust.

[@stantilton3339]

Great job, I like it. I happen to have an unused freebie bench and treadmill. Guess what. Thanks for the great tutorial,

[@AlexRodriguez-bb5bu]

Great build. I've got some stuff lying around that I could convert using my powertig. What a great idea.

[@sharondanley2611]

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[@mrashad219]

That Workout Bench, really worked out well.

[@martinda7446]

The final assembly looks fantastic painted up. First class build.

[@mikemanmade3087]

As much as I hate painting, it really does finish the project. Thanks for watching.

[@123suzukisamurai]

Fantastic job. Loved the router trick to slot yr aluminum. Very good build!

[@47thbulletin]

This was a great build to watch. You absolutely killed it. Improved me to get in the shop myself. Thank you!!

[@47thbulletin]

Motivated*

[@josephwhite9992]

That looks absolutely savage and I love it. I might even make one with my everlast welder from my own old workout bench.

[@timnewman5842]

I’m going to have to simplify it a little. Your skill level is far better than mine

[@MoparMMatt]

nice hand work, good file job too. might i suggest a file card. it cleans your file to keep a good cut. with metals that tend to cake it works like a charm.

[@mikemanmade3087]

You must have missed the part when I use one. Thanks for watching.

[@wadesaunders583]

Dude u did so much with so little...hats off to you!

[@JustinTopp]

Uses a tiny hand held belt sander to make a powerful 2x72 haha great work

[@TheRzMike]

Awesome project! And thank you for teaching me how to sharpen lawnmowerblades :D

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Using a router to make that cut! Are you kidding me! I would have never thought of that. Well done man!

The video you made is very good, the introduction is very clear, you are very skilled, thank you, let's exchange for a long time, ,,,

[@HoaNguyen-un2yc]

Oh great! You have golden hands! Thank you so much!

[@bemonchastine3054]

Excellent work! I like that you used material you had! I never throw away metal your a good man and thank you.

[@johncurry3880]

Great job. I built one out of wood last year and it works fine for what I need but I want to build one out of metal. I enjoyed watching, it was very informative. When you started cutting a hole with your router, I could not imagine what you were doing and then you started moving in a half circle, I would not have thought of doing it that way, very smart . Take care.

[@BioMess]

I saw this sander in person yesterday, its nice, good job mike, and thx for the cub, dad is lovin it.

[@GarysBBQSupplies]

Best use for a treadmill EVER!! LOL Excellent all around knowledge of tools/tooling and craftsmanship! You must be an electrician :)

[@YourOldDog]

Nicely done, slick editing. Have fun and thanks for taking the time.

[@namecollision]

Very nice. Just picked up treadmill for $50 off craigslist with 5075 RPM 1.75HP motor. Stripped it all down yesterday. I was contemplating how to drive the belt. Looks like you just welded tubing to the flywheel. I might do that, or I may use the belt drive from the treadmill. That will slow it down to a more reasonable RPM. Originally I thought I would use a 3ph motor and VFD, but that gets pretty expensive. The one concern I have with the treadmill motor is keeping the dust out. I'll likely make an enclosure for it. I will take your advice and make the wheels wider than the belt. I guess 2.25 ~ 2.5 should do it. 2.5 would let me run wider belts as well, if needed. I am also a new subscriber because of this video! Andy

[@TwoRavensMinis]

Me when he fastened the handheld belt grinder to the vice: "well, that doesn't seem like the safest way to... Oh! I guess that's why he's making a fricking belt grinder!" My head sometimes 😂

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

I've never seen so much flex in a Drill press table before! amazing it drills holes at all as bad as it bends and springs back!

[@TSPhotoAtlanta]

Saw that. Was wondering if there wre pilot holes drilled first - they tend to reduce the axial load.

[@tjkoker]

Completely enjoyed the video. Your east coast cockiness came blasting through in your statement that "it works great cause I built it". Hilarious. One note on future builds: resist the temptation to use bolt threads as roller spindles. You'll find that the wear factor, especially at higher rpm speeds that you find on belt sanders, will cause fast quick uneven wear and a quick end to your "perfect" belt tracking. Also, kudos on crowning your UHMW or Delrin rollers (not sure what they're made of). Great job.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

all that is needed is to add a disk on motor to make it a dual sander great build

[@rbizzle18]

what an upgrade, my dude! well done.

[@EnlightenedSavage]

wow' I've been keeping a workout bench for a while for this exact thing. Cool I'm glad someone has tackled this.

[@georgespangler1517]

Nice,,,I built a foot operated shrincker stretcher from my old total gym,,,better than you can buy,,,and put a treadmill motor on my atlas metal lathe,,,unbelievable how much better it performs

[@dougalan5614]

Router as a milling machine? Brilliant!

[@Ricopolico]

Hell, who needs a Bridgeport? Run what you brung, I love it.

[@PeterSievers]

Best use of gym equipment I´ve seen so far!

[@ulfcore6552]

you got me with this. some weeks ago I also cutted my workout bench to get material for a belt grinder. awesome video & techiques. thanks for uploading

[@mikemanmade3087]

Cool, thanks! I like your hat.

[@Journeyman1642]

Man that chop saw can cut some thick metal!! 😲

[@mobyduck3672]

One of the best "how to" videos I have ever seen. Excellent work all round and some really good ideas. Suggest that you fit good gaskets to the electronic box door and the potentiometer box. Apparently the grinding dust quickly destroys the electronics. Keep up the good work.

[@mikemanmade3087]

Hey thanks! I humbly disagree though, there are so many great makers with so many great videos. I'm just tagging along.

[@mileshy]

your machine is nice and quiet in operation . . . how nice is that !!!

[@randylanglois]

Really impressive design and metal smithing!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Great build! I love building re purposed stuff. Put a a treadmill motor in my lathe about 2 months ago and love it.

[@mikemanmade3087]

TY. I was thinking about putting one on my lathe too. How did it work out?

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

mikemanmade it's working really good so far. You can check out my video on it at "Jake of all trades ". I've made a few pens and tried making a bowl so far it seems powerful enough for the size lathe I have

[@kevinashby4847]

looks VERY professional. Great Job.

[@theacademyofanatomy]

My only problem with your videos is . . . I'm supposed to be getting some work done! I start watching your videos and get hooked! Keep up the good work.

[@mikemanmade3087]

Thanks Jerry. Don't let work get in the way of your viewing of my videos. Remember priorities.

[@Bu5H84]

Lol I have the same issue start working and watching his videos then I realize that 1-2 hours has passed and I got jack shit done :)

[@NickPaulsen]

Very nice job.. But please.. Get a guard on that grinder. We are many people who want to see more builds from you. :)

[@uncletoy774]

holy shit wow brilliant idea the vise and ur belt sander I never thought I even have same type of vise and belt sander. thank you very much sir. subscribed!!!!

[@drjimjam1112]

Very nice fab work!! Thanks for the many great tips and tricks.

[@mcorrade]

nice mig welds. It great to see a nice bead on dyi projects

[@robsondeazevedo9544]

Congratulations stayed perfect, here in Brazil we do not have as much facility with tools, because it is expensive, but your ideas are great.God bless ...

[@frankmorris2603]

Pissed that you can't, seemingly, buy the componentry for this build. I'm not against making your own stuff but it can often end up more expensive to buy the metal, fasteners and fixings. Super handy workshop addition.

[@edwardlance2379]

Outstanding build. Nice design. If you intend to use this to actually make knives, I'd opt for a large wheel on the front bottom for grinding blade flats, and hollow grinding, but other that small detail, very, very nice.

[@mikemanmade3087]

Thank you. Yes, I intend on making a contact wheel if I get into knife making.

[@MichaelAnderson-mw7jj]

You have some really smart ways of doing things

[@stretch130MFE]

Gives hope to some of us with a shop full of shitty tools. Nicely done. Subscribed and looking for more great ideas.

[@davedennis6042]

Absolutely brilliant. Good craftsmanship.

[@hasannaci]

Excellent job, haven't seen one this fine detailed before. well done,

[@خادمقمبر-ك1ض]

عمل رائع جدا. ..أيها الساحر. .متابع لعملك من العراق. ..

[@martintress5083]

WOW Beautiful JOB...I learned a lot !! Thanks sooo much....Re- Purposing is the way to GO !!

[@michaelcoronado7124]

WOW! THAT'S AN AWESOME MACHINE AND INCREDIBLY IMAGINATIVE!

[@mikemanmade3087]

Thanks Mike. Wait, are you me? Because I think the same way.

[@markamundsen3324]

Did I hear jump around in the backround? ... thats friggin awesome

[@grizwoldstad9956]

Love the recycle and re-purpose instead of the thrash and trash mentality. Thanks.

[@juanescalante5321]

jeez this guy is resourceful

[@Imwright720]

Brilliant repurpose of the bench and treadmill.

[@gavinhill4121]

Awesome build. I'm going to try it myself. Great post.

[@fasousa4798]

Well done bud. Those skate wheels are just the thing for that. Oh and i love that vise...

[@fam.hendriks-rutjes3537]

Nice job and very inspiring! But you should really fixate the adjustable drilling table while drilling. I have seen several of these been broken around the Column because they had too much play! Keep them vids coming!👍👍

[@АлександрПерков-ж9ч]

Friend, you made a very good machine. I really liked it. I wish you success. I will make myself the same PDA machine for you.

[@stevenmark8156]

Great video. 1st one I've seen of yours. Just subscribed. I also was really impressed with how you turned that router into a milling machine. Don't know that I would have thought of that!

[@petermenningen338]

Some details add some form of chip collection as Router motors are open design and the air flow is not strong enough to prevent chips from falling in especially if flow is blocked from the (top)of the motor. A space between the motor and the vise would help

[@timnewman5842]

I like your attention to detail. May I make a suggestion? Music would be better than the fast forward sound. I am going to try and make this.

[@antstephenson9497]

Looks good and works great, nice one.

[@kateomalley8645]

Your talent is awe inspiring!

[@garyroyce5735]

So it seems like you have knocked it outta da park! Enjoyed your tricks, craftsmanship and forethought.... Great Job Next?

[@BuildingCodeSimplified]

very nice build and it seems to have good power and speed

[@mileshy]

I build stuff at your level . . . .and you make me happy