Belt grinder contact wheel attachment

[@AmeriBradeOfficial]

Awesome! You are correct. The one you have is not made in America. However, we will have our own American made option available within a couple months and we will keep the price very close to that of the import. We are in the process of making the rubber and aluminum casting tools right now. Thanks for mentioning us in the video!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you! I'll be looking forward to getting my hands on one of those.

[@jcknives4162]

I will be buying several of your wheels when they become available. Will they come with Timken bearings or other USA made bearings? Thank you in advance!!

[@AmeriBradeOfficial]

Jeff Conti Hi Jeff, we are talking with our bearing supplier. He says none of the American companies actually make their small ball bearings in America anymore, but he would still get us a price on Timken and Nachi bearings. How do you feel about Japanese bearings?

[@jcknives4162]

At this point anything except Chinese. Lol. Seriously. The Japanese probably do very well. I would wounded of the Germans make bearings? The quest is for high quality. I make custom and handmade knives. My customers spend quite a bit of money. I do too... on my tools.

[@SnorrioK]

There also exist high quality bearings from Sweden, company's name is SKF - almost entirely the only brand used in all of Iceland and we make a lot of our own machinery here (or well, used to, until imports became more readily available).

[@annawulf4910]

Before buying this sander I would use a rotary sander kzbin.infoUgkx3Pc2vLXfcgM5oIpF1iYcIWyFhHUC-G6v and didn't see the need for a belt sander. Boy was I wrong. this belt sander does the job quickly and gives a professional finish to the wood work.

[@timthomas9105]

This is my first visit to your video. Retired Electronics Technician for 30 years. Woodworking has been a life passion. Now I find myself making things to make things. Getting more and more metal working tools than I thought I would ever use. I think that you are a good teacher of your Craft. I was teaching algebra and trigonometry at 17, in the Navy. Knowledge is power, keep it up. And sell these on EBAY.

[@emmakrause1049]

*This is exactly what I needed for trimming the edge of oak boards **MyBest.Tools** I also used the disk to round edges while building an oak - walnut cabinet.*

[@pappy1812]

I've watched your series on these grinders so many times over the last year. You are a very clever designer and I love your way of putting your content across. Your very clear and easy to understand. After watching many videos on making one of these grinders yours is by far the best and the cost of your plans are very reasonable. I will be purchasing them very soon now. Thanks again...

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@jacobmandelblum6644]

You are made of the same stuff GOOD TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS should be made of. May GOD bless you for your sense of humor and ingenuity...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alandavis6429]

As a welder and fabricator for 45 years it is good to see someone who make things and post them use good structural welding practice, people don't want to grind bevels for the welds but it must be done.. good job.

[@ridermak4111]

Geek brain....geek speak.....combined with awesome execution, makes you a rare gem. I love how well you explain the “why” along with the “how”. Videos of this genre usually lose me about halfway through. Your addicting delivery captivates me to the end. You are a fantastic natural teacher.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@tradarcher3241]

Jeremy, You are the bomb! While most people your age are out playing around, you are designing, fabricating & selling plans for useful machinery and attachments. Fine work, keep it up!

[@arnoldromppai5395]

it is not often you come across a you tube video of a product build that is so detailed anyone could build it just off the video, no plans needed, as a welder and mfg for over 50 years making everything i ever built from a plan in my head, you did a hel of a great job, showing just about every detail, everyone else is so into making sure there video is not over 12 min.. now i ask what can one learn in 12 min,,, other then how to build a bomb...

[@marcmillet906]

The face you made looking at the camera. What a personality! I'll never make one of these. Don't have space to make a woodworking shop anyhow. Like the shirt you showed. Have a great day Jeremy!

[@asressaraia2340]

I think you are exceptional- I will not be surprised if in the future you do not come up with something nobody ever thought of. In the mean time you are the standard that great instructors and information sharers of the future will try to be like and imitate. Well done. Asress

[@leatherface711]

As a knife maker myself I am overly impressed with your belt grinder build and all the attachment tools you have made for it. Very well done.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thanks!

[@ecrusch]

I really admire your ability to explain relatively complex processes easily enough so that anyone can understand them. Thanks Jeremy. I really enjoy your channel. Eric central Florida

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Sometimes I spend way too long pacing the shop trying to figure out how to word something so it makes sense; I'm glad to hear that's not a waste of time! Thanks!

[@mayflowerlash11]

So Jeremy can weld, drill, grind, cut and finally fabricate. No not finally. He can conceive the mechanism before fabrication. As well he can eloquently describe what he is doing as he is fabricating. He has confidence enough to admit to minor mistakes as he goes. A doer and a teacher. I am jealous. I can barely weld. I look forward to more wizardry in his videos.

[@rebbel67]

I'm not crazy about welding, or grinders, or metalwork in general. I watch for your genius. And your way of teaching. And humor. 👌✌️

[@brandysigmon9066]

Your first sentence is pure blasphemy!!!! lol

[@vallejokid1968]

I love how meticulous you are and how you explain your decisions appropriately. Some makers can be kind of jerks. You’re pleasant and pretty funny in a dry way.

[@intjonmiller]

Alex Gordon Agreed. I particularly enjoyed the hacksaw bit in this one. It's a good reminder that if you don't have a vertical bandsaw you can use a hacksaw, but if you do have one it makes sense to use the hacksaw FAR less often.

[@thewolfin]

That adjustable flange idea blew my mind, so genius.

[@jamesbrummer660]

As a practical engineer, sir, you have no peer! Your work is poetry!

[@goneballistic]

I'm literally in awe of your skill. Both as a builder and a video maker

[@clydedecker765]

Hooray! Things done with pure reason, deep thought, and not by kludging around looking for some lucky accident for success. Granted, building one of your machines would not be cheap but certainly built with true function, versatility, and reliability in mind. MY kind of machine. Thank you, Jeremy.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@RobertWiggers]

The amount of subtle humour is just amazing.

[@jeremyspecce]

Robert Wiggers agreed, the fake out with the hacksaw really got me.

[@papaaprimus7318]

Your are a genius man very nice

[@EvanDunville]

Great video, I will never build or even use a belt grinder like that but I still enjoy your videos. It's great to see how a smart person with an eye for details can build a grinder far more versatile and rugged than you find on the market.

[@floritaka]

Very nice design and construction, long term thinking, practicality and modularity. Great job.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Answers to your frequently asked questions: 1) Several have suggested using various different kinds of wheels as contact wheels, like forklift tires, donut tires, or wrapping rubber around a wood disk... Keep in mind first that a wheel like the one I used is made for the job, and is only $120. The wheel needs to be very precise; round, and flat across the face. It has to be the correct hardness too. Pretty difficult to find something that costs less that $120 and meets that criteria. 2) Could you use a longer belt to accommodate a 12" wheel? Yes. However this means you'll need to have two full sets of belts in the shop since the longer belts can't be used with the platen or small wheel attachment. Longer belts are also non-standard, so you'll have to special order them. Selection will be limited, and prices will be higher. But if you need to run a 12" wheel, you can certainly work through the downsides... Thanks everyone for your feedback!

[@shane-3170]

Jeremy Schmidt Does the pdf plans have all the exact measurements for all pieces used on the build?

[@akbychoice]

Sam Hoffer it’s on his site, there is a link in the description.

[@silvermediastudio]

Look up "plug weld" would have a saved you time instead of grinding those bevels.

[@drasticshiftrdsilva]

I seriously dont comment on vidoes to often... but this is one of the best belt grinder and work stand ive ever seen.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you!

[@kookyflukes9749]

Your way of thinking and explanation of such keeps me coming back. Your channel kicks ass.

[@Kyokahnn]

Oh no! you're even catching some of Matthais' mannerisms! Dude, great job on the wheel, keep up the awesome content! For what it's worth, you have one of the few YT channels that don't have anything that annoys me. No lame music, no annoying voice or weird (...er than necessary to be fun)facial expressions, decent video quality, properly explained and not trying to sell anything too much. Kudos!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you, glad to hear that!

[@TheVictorOfTheDIY]

Young man, very fine work! You are wise beyond your years. Pleasure to watch and learn.

[@stuartholden5816]

I must say your welding "while good in your grinder build video" has improved. Keep up the good work. It's nice to see that younger people such as yourself still have the yearning and skills to build it yourself.

[@rickchargois9322]

As with the other plans, I really want to add this to the build we have in progress now. Thanks much

[@Megadoculous]

Everything about this belt grinder is superb and this attachment is no exception. Your radius attachment is especially a work of art. Thanks for the videos Jeremy, they are much appreciated.

[@tomhoyer2313]

Nice adaptation Jeremy. The large radius wheel makes a big difference. Keep the good videos coming. Thanks.

[@aceoft3482]

I really appreciate your sense of humor! Also, great job and clearly explained, as always.

[@cscott50]

I really enjoy your videos. It is nice to see someone thinking in three dimensions when designing a tool or an object. It saves so much time not having to tweak and fix weak points towards the end of the project. Great Job!

[@evo9467]

I have become an instant fan of yours. First i watched you build your belt grinder, than a few of the attachments. I am absolutely impressed!

[@yummboy2]

You are an excellent instructor, Mr. Schmidt.

[@thesuperjed1]

That ‘washer’ making attachment is freakin amazing! I will be borrowing that idea for sure

[@AMBOSS_Silesia]

Best grinder on YT ever created. Honestly.

[@TheMuzShop]

I really like the way you explain things so someone like me with very little metal knowledge can easily understand what you're doing. .I learn so much from watching your video.You inspired me to learn more in this field ,so I enrolled in a welding and machine Tech class at the local JC. Awesome video again! Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@ManCrafting]

What's up Mike?

[@WymansWorkshop]

This has been a great series of videos on your belt grinder. Super smart design

[@eatenkate]

And here i though i had found all the awesome wood/metalworking channels... Super happy to have stumbled across you, entertaining & educational!

[@tonys.6034]

pretty ingenious on the radius attachment. i saw somewhere about epoxying a ceramic tile on the platen, cuts down on drag thus heat. thanks for sharing your build, inspiring!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Usually the material used on platens if you want low friction is fireplace glass (Pyrex). I have some, just haven’t got around to making a platen to hold it.

[@1day129]

Well done Jeremy. I admire your patriotism and desire to use American products. In the UK, to my shame we have largely lost our manufacturing. If the western world bought the products we make ourselves then our economies would be much the richer for it. Well done on a multitude of levels .

[@richardharris5336]

I have observed the difference with heat transfer on wheel vs a flat reference, but hadn't really realised it was because of this. I assumed it was mostly due to belt wear. But this has got me thinking for a new jig to make for my grinder - I've trialed verticle grinding on a wheel and horizontal grinding on a flat platen. The former seems easier in many ways but very challenging to get an even, handheld grind on large kitchen knives. Perhaps a jig for vertical grinding will be my solution! Great video, your work is outstanding.

[@stun9771]

Excellent and thoughtful video as always Jeremy...I think that grinder will probably serve your Grandchildren as well...one great machine...

[@Mrcaffinebean]

The radius attachment is still my fav. Perfect radius, every time! Nice build!

[@captcarlos]

I definatly want to see a close up of the radius jig. Plans would be helpful! Sweet job there Jeremy, I mean the whole grinder..tough, versatile, set for many inventive attachments to come.

[@frankbusuttil2572]

Inspirational as always J. This old man loves your work.

[@dead_machine5461]

You look much older, but you intelligence is great as ever! Love your work, keep it up

[@byonbill9499]

Lives up to your usual high standard in every respect.

[@DJ9ZJ]

Jeremy, you are a good presenter as well, I don't know if you have scripted the video, but anyway, the way you present the video is just great, you should be a teacher or so. Thank you very nice video!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you! I don’t script any of it.

[@thomaslamora1679]

fantastic video - I love your balance of engineering, practicality and fabrication.

[@toddray4549]

I've been watching you quite a bit. I've been wanting to make one just like that. Young man you've done a wonderful job and you are smarter than I could ever be. I will be copying yours as close as I can very very great job.

[@joeybushagour2612]

Jeremy you are without a doubt the most consistently amazing content creator on this platform. Keep up the good work!

[@MarkH10]

I hope Mom and Dad are proud of you, and express it. I am your Dads age range, probably older, and I am damn proud of you, young man!

[@georgetaylor9501]

came across your site by accident. now in my seventies i doubt if i would go to the work to build a belt grinder. i just wanted to comment on a couple of things. you are VERY skilled at fabrication & filming! also it appears that you & family run a farming operation? in ALL my years i have NEVER seen a farm shop that CLEAN & WELL ORGANISED! THANKS for a GREAT & INFORMATIVE video George Taylor Cobourg Ontario Canada

[@FearsomeWarrior]

If you made more grinder videos. I would not complain. Looking forward to other videos too.

[@joepie221]

Would it be possible to remove and invert the extension arm that holds the front platen, then re-install the platen? It looks like it would give you the offset and elevation you needed for that "out of line" hinge setup. Nice build. Its a bucket list item for me.

[@richardharris5336]

Jeremy, also, glad you're not making this into a knifemaking channel as there are definitely enough of those out there. Keep doing what you do!

[@hjazkiz]

Thanks for the video.It is such a pleasure to watch a young person with such knowledge and passion. The USA needs more like you. Keep it up.

[@leanardflow8194]

Your sander is the nicest one out their. The one's sold that are real expensive have chatter and I notice your has none noticeable as the others belts shake around when on. Very nice.

[@toddray4549]

I also wanted to state that you have nothing to worry about your welds it will hold. One more thing try making a straight razor with that wheel. You will find that it's very satisfying making a deep hollow grind. It has to be so thin on the edge that it flexes with your finger nail and not break. I loved making one. I did have one to take the dimension down but was awsome to make

[@luari6830]

I dont do stuff myself, I just love watching your videos and your knowledge spreading through my body like a desease. Keep it up!

[@DonylynKnives]

Not gonna lie - I'm overly excited to see the knives you come up with. You sir are a truly brilliant craftsman.

[@juanar6233]

You have so much talent Mr. Jeremy.

[@marianeitor]

Slow claps... more than 17 minutes and you got me until the end, with a very slow clap... Just a genius, as ussual. And tha T-Shirt, man, the idea is awesome. Please, keep posting videos, you are one of my favs, with Diresta. Grettings from Argentina...

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video and process. Also, the timing on the humor is perfect. I just purchased a belt sander that needs repairs and adjusting. Your solution to the tracking and adjustability gave me an idea that will solve my tracking and adjustability problem. I was just checking out a great video with excellent workmanship sprinkled with humor and, "There it is". Much success and Bless you...

[@TheBamabuster]

DUDE! You're my hero. Your design is so well thought out and built.

[@kristianhansen3453]

You are getting more and more of a "ThisOldTony" vibe to your videos :D Great project, and well explained as always

[@Lukenukkem]

Yup. Agreed. Old soul, young heart.

[@hossrod]

Love your builds! Looks like another add-on could be some kind of tray under the belt to catch the grind particles so it doesn't spray them all over the nice cabinet and drawers. :)

[@SStradivarius]

Simple yet genius solutions and your way to do things properly is so satisfying! Good work!

[@ALWhiteAuthor]

You actually can use a 12" wheel on there. With sites like Econoway or Combat abrasives, you can special order 2x80 or 2x82 belts. That should free you up for a 12" wheel.

[@Dignity.Love.Gratitude.]

Hey, Jeremy. You do fantastic work. I’m in the process of building my belt grinder based on your drawings. Thank you for making the plans available to the public! I think you should start making knives. I find it to be an unbelievably satisfying hobby. Keep up the good work!

[@변민호-d6c]

This is Suwon in Korea. I think I'll be fascinated by you. I would like to keep a good video

[@FranksDIY]

Man you put a lot of thought into that sander. Great stuff

[@matthewhowell8287]

Excellent video, I love the editing and seeing your thought process on design and make up. Thank you.

[@JoeMalovich]

It's a polyurethane wheel very similar to what's used on some forklifts. There is an adhesive sprayed on the metal then the polyurethane is poured around the wheel and heat cured in an oven, then trimmed on a lathe. Superior tire and rubber is a company that I've worked for that would custom make a wheel like this or already have something very similar as a stock item (not in-stock, just a BOM exists)

[@jim571a]

I will never make this grinder as I have no welding skills, but love to watch your methods and thought process.

[@gothamantiquities2595]

Jer always giving us the 411! Awesome work as always and keep up the great work!

[@cuttheloop]

Love your work, and the occasional humor.

[@stefanopassiglia]

There are some really smart ideas here, again, as always. It's always a pleasure to see you building things.

[@Cyruscosmo]

Ya know Jeremy... The only thing I Don't like about your channel is that there is only ONE thumbs up button... Great job on that belt grinder. I will be making me one just like it this summer. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@97discoman]

Oaags

[@CH-kk9oc]

I'm truly amazed with your skill level... I can't wait to see what you build next. Your video quality is also excellent.

[@jasontoman-jones5039]

You sir are an amazing engineer! Thank you for helping with the part I just could not wrap my head around. Your shirt says it all!

[@nacidocoqui]

Jeremy, you are a certified genius and it is a pleasure watching you work!

[@franksantillo4357]

I thoroughly enjoy your vids not only for the quality of the video and composition but also the content. That grinder is fantastic. I have never made a knife or welded but I started putting notes together. I may give it a try thanks to your series on the grinder. Again.....excellent job!

[@eherlitz]

You got some serious skills Jeremy, always a pleasure watching your projects!

[@jarredwilson9085]

YES! Always a good day when Jer shows up in the Subs feed :)

[@jmeady]

Absolutely enjoy your videos. From the content to the camera placement. You need your show. .... correction..... We need you to have your own show.

[@Sludgepump]

Fantastic! I hope this grows into something much bigger for you Jeremy! Excellent design thinking!

[@jcknives4162]

I am looking forward to see how you approach the challenge of building an attachment for interchangeable wheels like 1", 1.5", 2" etc. this is a very important part of my knife making so this will be great!!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

That's in the works. The attachment should be able to take wheels from 1/4" to 2" diameter, and have a feature or two that I think will really handy. Coming soon.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

man, even the v-notches are perfect. excellent work. always a pleasure to see well applied engineering :)

[@robertlangley258]

It’s always nice to have a free shop full of professional tools and plenty of perfect scrap metal at your disposal as well as an ample amount of time growing up around tradesmen with a vast knowledge of metal working for you to learn from to “build-your-own” “homemade” sander isn’t it? I guess if I had had all the above I too could build my very own “homemade” belt sander too.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Sorry to hear you haven't tried...

[@timnewman5842]

I love this entire design

[@paulkingtiger]

I love how you used the grinder to make an attachment for the grinder :)

[@laurencemedina7851]

This belt grinder is state of the art

[@thisquietplace]

Every video is always a high quality treat, very cool.

[@hartiaacres]

Watched too many of your videos. Bought the plans , well done lots of cool features!!!

[@steveveness3829]

Gday From West Australia 😊 Nice rig you made😊 With my wshop packed into storage watching you build this grinder from scratch has helped my sanity😊 Why you ask simple at least I can watch someone scratch build even if I can't. Gotta keep the mind active somehow😊 Have a great day😊

[@Jer_Schmidt]

😊

[@erichaag5229]

Always keep an eye open for your videos... Liked the "now it's time for some assembly" scene.