How to: Add a Massive Contact Wheel to your 2x72 Grinder

Lets set up a massive 2x72 Contact wheel on the Revolution 2x72 Belt Grinder
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[@randallrun]

I recently bought this big wheel on Aliexpress. It took just over 3 (yes! 3!) weeks from China. Not bad at all, worth the $$ savings. Also, I saw using a flashlight, that both bearings are in fact held in with C-clips. I was going to remove a bearing and install a spacer. Glad I looked first. Great video! Many thanks from Oregon.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Oh man good to know! I'll have to dig into mine and seeing there is a clip.

[@TheJoepuppy]

You always have the coolest new tools. I’m always making notes for the links to them. Just finished my first knife in my revolution, and I’m super impressed with the machine. Don’t know how I made it this long without it!

[@Beldraakthesludir]

I finally got to put my new Revolution through its paces this week doing the rough grinds on 8 knives! I love it! I can’t wait to start making all the accessories!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Awesome man, great to hear! Share some pics of those knives as you progress on ‘em. 👍🏻

[@benjaminseigal5192]

I followed your advice and have a 12 in wheel on my revolution. I love it! Keep up the good work.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Big wheels are the way, thx brutha! ⚡️

[@bens3641]

I did it....Gen5 kit is sitting on my work table ready to weld up and assemvle. I cheaped out and bought the 10" contact wheel grinder package. The 14" will have to wait for another day! Kit looks great and arrived fast. Thanks Brian an co.!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hey thanks Ben! We really appreciate the business 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mr.ranyhomemade2466]

That great your homemade belt grinder machine

[@HouseMadeUS]

- Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@russhigbee6357]

Thanks so much, I am so impressed with your 2 x72 belt grinder that I bought one. Now I will finish my knifes. Again thank you for your most informative videos that go building the HW belt grinder.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Great to hear!

[@MJFacas]

Longtime fan of your work. You are certainly right about how awesome the Inkzall pens are.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Heck yeah they’re the best. Thanks for following my work man, appreciate it! 🤘🏻

[@dakosdesigned9364]

Loved it ! Well done Brother!

[@DireWolfForge]

Hey Cuz! Always a great way to wake up and have a coffee watching one of your videos! Thanks as always

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thanks for watching cuz! 🤘🏻

[@supermannyg3]

What a fun looking project. I always appreciate your videos. Well done.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Manny!

[@MySickstring]

As always, nice work Brian!

[@HouseMadeUS]

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@mstrpistol]

Great video, Brian. I picked up a 12-inch wheel a little while back, and I needed to put together a tooling arm for it! I'll be hitting those links.. My House Made 2 x 72 grinder had been the best tool in my shop by far! I'm building a dog kennel for in the house. I can not explain how helpful the grinder has been! Thank you

[@HouseMadeUS]

Fantastic, glad to hear you’re tackling some projects with it! You’ll love the wheel on the Revolution, it’s awesome. 🤘🏻 Thanks so much for supporting my work!

[@itzrad4481]

Bought one today. Thanks Brian.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Yes!!! 🔥

[@bkohn]

Well done Brian👍🏻

[@HouseMadeUS]

BKOHN IN DA HOUSE

[@stephenborders4654]

Thanks for the tips. I use the same pens for wood and metal

[@jackprice3981]

Great ideas thanks Brian.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Sure thing man, thanks for the support!

[@TheDustyShed]

It nice to have a House video to watch with my coffee. While the large wheel is not for me, this is a nice option for the revolution. Great work Brian.

[@HouseMadeUS]

For me, Saturday am is “comments & coffee” 😆 Thank you for watching!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice video this week. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Very nice job explaining it. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Fab on. Weld on. Keep making. God bless.

[@GodseyKnives]

good video Thanks !

[@davesmith8936]

I saw it on Instagram. The new shop/studio with those lights along the back wall looks GREAT ! ! ! Keep up the great work.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thank you Dave! 💪🏻

[@bens3641]

Brian! I love your equipment and have been wanting a Revolution Grinder for years now....I am finally pulling the trigger today! This video convinced me to get a 14" contact wheel....something about it being one of your go to accessories for the grinder. I am sure it will be for me as well! Next up....I want to build an Apollo Forge from your plans.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Oh man! Thank you Ben! ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@Dragoon.knifeworks]

Big boys need big toys, looks awesome Brian!

[@chrisroosendaal4169]

That is a big sucker! Nice to see the solutions of the revolution 🤘🏻

[@HouseMadeUS]

Chris!! Cheers my man. Hope all is well on that side of the big blue ball.

[@derekreay3879]

Excellent my man.... Thank you 😊 😊

[@HouseMadeUS]

No problem 👍

[@gjordan456]

Oh hey, thank you for being so easy to work with!! I think if i go the china wheel route id pull those bearings and put some better ones in with a inner sleave, will be ordering the tooling arm kit from you regardless on what wheel i go with

[@HouseMadeUS]

Of course, always happy to help! Tooling arm kits are ready to go… ⚡️ thanks so much for your support!

[@marcleblanc1994]

Make me want to need one !!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Yes Marc! Everybody needs one! 🤩🤘🏻

[@woodwoman9130]

Awesomeness

[@BecksArmory]

Love those YG-1 taps. Thanks for the shout-out. :) I'm gonna have to try out tap magic! Lots of guys use it and say it's great! Right now I just use some random cutting fluid I got at Menards on the plumbing section. I also find the YG-1 taps work great at about 180 rpms. I think your next machine should be a Knee Mill. :)

[@HouseMadeUS]

I need a knee mill for sure!! I have a tapping head, Ill try these in that. Woot!

[@BrighamKindell]

I can’t wait to get a contact wheel

[@HouseMadeUS]

Jump on that shiz! Do it!

[@Immolate62]

Always a good morning when there's a new House Work video. We're about to move out to Mt Dora in March so accumulating anything new is on hold, but this looks good. Not sure how much hollow grinding I'll do, but there are occasions for a wheel. Does the tool rest extend far enough with the standard arm to use with this?

[@HouseMadeUS]

Mt Dora is a nice place, a few hours from my shop. Not sure about the work rest, I'll give that a try today. Thanks Tom!!

[@astormofwrenches5555]

Good option. Is there a parts list for the electrical portion of the build somewhere? I'm finally to that, after pausing everything for the holidays. Apologies if its obvious and I'm dumb.

[@sudo_nym]

That's like a frikin' tractor tyre, Brian!! 😳💪🏻 2.54cm to an inch. 30cm ~ 12 inches 10mm to a CM 25.4mm to an inch I learned to use both when I was in construction.

[@HouseMadeUS]

I get close 'enough' lol - definitely something I'd like to fully understand one day. Your chart helps though!! 🤓 - a great way to creat engagement on any video is to incorrectly convert imperial to Metric I have found. 🤣

[@sudo_nym]

@@HouseMadeUS Close enough is good enough, mate 😎

[@marcustomz]

I've been subscribed to your channel for s while now, and just started listening to your podcast recently. I'm a NewTuber called Marcustomz Garage. Congrats on your success. ✌🏾

[@RainyDayForge]

Nice video, Brian! I ordered a run of wheels from Alibaba 8", 10" 12". I'm curious what durometer hardness did you get your rubber set at?

[@Batti2323]

Next up, Brian converts a donut spare tire into a contact wheel! Excellent descripiton as always, Brian. Thank you!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Haha! You would think I belong in Texas! 😆

[@bobgore1962]

Great video, Brian! Thanks for sharing, my brother! Also, ... I'm pretty sure that every time I see blue Loctite, in the red container, I develop a slight twitch !!! Lol!🤪👍🏻 💪🏻😎👍🏻🔨🔥🗡️🇺🇸

[@HouseMadeUS]

You and me both! Hahahaha

[@heliguy3062]

Hey Brian great video just got my contact wheel for my Revolution but I can't seem to find any brass spacers where did you get yours?

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hey thanks for watching! I get all my spacers from McMaster: www.mcmaster.com/92678A518 & www.mcmaster.com/3088A512

[@ljrUechi]

All Loctite (brand name) comes in a red container, both red and blue. There are other brands that come in a blue container.

[@summitdave8782]

Hey is your gen 2 setup good for fab work. Heavy steel. Maybe 1/2” to thin stuff. Thanks. Been watching u for some time now. But just askin.

[@DunderOz]

If there is a concern, one could remove one of the bearings and fit a spacer.

[@timtarlton9014]

Should both tracking and drive wheel be crowned? It tracks good on top wheel of platen and off about 3/16 on bottom wheel of platen.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Make sure to watch this video. It will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZmwpp2Nfad9gZY

[@GregsGarage]

You should be able to get tighter tolerance spiral taps. I think they come in H1, H3 & H5. Great addition to the grinder project!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Ahhh good info. I'll check it out.

[@fabriciohernandezlopez5712]

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[@thrillbily]

Hi man love the content, my question is why did you get the slotted wheel over the solid?

[@HouseMadeUS]

I've had both and the aerated wheels move warm air and heat away from the work piece. Cooler work, cooler hands. Cheers!

[@travisveurink4251]

Would you be willing to make a video about dimensions of the belt sander? And maybe feature some creative ways people store belts and that kind of misc video?

[@CGT80]

I used the same cad drawings I created for a garden hose holder to hold my belts. It is a half circle, maybe 10" or so across. I added a slit to the front and use a rod bent into a hook to get belts from 8' high up on my garage walls. You can do a google search like I did, to find the various way people store belts. I doubt he will do a video on it. Basically, just keep the belt in a loop without bends. My holders have belts in less than 5 or 6 belts per group and then two groups fit on each holder with 3+ holders total.........6 groups of belts for coarse, medium, fine, J flex, and then the often used belts where I can reach without the rod. Unfortunately, I haven't made any videos recently since rebuilding my garage and making a bunch of new organization units to go with my newer tools like the Revolution.

[@wescourtney1510]

I would think you could make a center spacer to go between the bearings... Would need a lathe thou, to do it properly..

[@EcoMouseChannel]

:oc-Tite comes in a RED tube because of brand recognition. Their competitor Permatex comes in a blue bottle or tube.

[@tfildaed]

Pretty sure all colors, red, green, blue and pink Loctite come in red bottles and the label indicates the type.

[@Stillpoint23]

Being a flux core guy, that antispatter spray is going to be included on my next purchase. Been putting it off too long

[@HouseMadeUS]

It’s a game-changer man, do it! 🤩

[@Batti2323]

@@HouseMadeUS I ordered it immediately after seeing it in this video.

[@Stillpoint23]

I was wondering also what size of drive wheel you are using in this video. It looks larger than a 5", or is it an illusion?

[@CGT80]

@@Stillpoint23 I went with a 7" wheel on my Revolution grinder, but have a 3hp 3ph motor. I have it set to 4500 rpm max which is 8,000 sfm. Bigger is better. 4500-6500 is the speed I use most.......I set my vfd to show sfm on the display. For detailed work I will run 1,000 to 2,000 sfm. It all depends on your motor speed and HP and what you do. I plasma cut parts and do fab work but have not made any knives yet. Finishing cut plate steel or dressing tubing and small parts makes up most of my work so far. 75/25 is the only way I LIKE to go for welding. I will choose tig first, then mig, and flux core as a last resort. My brother liked the dual shield I suggested for 3/4" plate, but I have not tried it yet. Needless to say, I can't comment on antispatter spray, other than running argon mix will pretty much eliminate the need for spray.

[@ohiovalleyforge5383]

Does it matter which direction you set the serrations to go on this wheel?

[@HouseMadeUS]

No it doesn't

[@Immolate62]

Bryan, seems that the table would work with this with a long-enough tooling arm. Is there any reason I never see anyone doing it?

[@HouseMadeUS]

We use the true tilt table with this wheel and it works great!

[@russhigbee6357]

Hello Brian, I have the option for either a 2 HP or a 3HP motor. Should I go for the extra Horsepower or stick with the 2? I appreciate your time.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Definitely go with 2hp. You won't get much out of the 3. 2 is plenty. 🤙🏻

[@russhigbee6357]

@@HouseMadeUS thanks a lot. I Appreciate it

[@JamesTorrey]

What's the benefit of a contract wheel over a flat platten?

[@HouseMadeUS]

I like it for hollow grinds and deburring. It can be more aggressive as well. Its not better than the flat platen, just different and useful in other ways.

[@stephanestpierre2639]

Where can I purchase all the wheels if I am in Qc Canada?

[@HouseMadeUS]

ebay and Amazon have them. Search for 2x72 wheels. Thanks Stephane!

[@GlennLaguna]

Are these contact wheels Neoprene Rubber?

[@HouseMadeUS]

I am not sure. It's a hard rubber

[@toolman9081]

Which bearing do you recommend for the contact wheel? Thank you!

[@HouseMadeUS]

If you're in the states the 12.7mm bearing. It equates to 1/2"

[@toolman9081]

@@HouseMadeUS the 6202 bearing? Thank you!!! Much appreciated.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Yes that's the one

[@toolman9081]

@@HouseMadeUS awesome, thank you!

[@WarHorseBronco]

120$ shipping included sound right?

[@HouseMadeUS]

Yeah for the wheel. I paid close to that

[@timgoodliffe]

ive got a 10 in contact wheel, be fun to throw on lol

[@HouseMadeUS]

Definitely a great addition. 👊🏻

[@craiglandry8599]

Hope those tornados didn’t get y’all

[@HouseMadeUS]

Came close but we are good. Just delayed our getting to the shop (on time) but we are safe.

[@mike-carrigan]

As a machinist...why aren't you power tapping? Spiral flute taps are the most likely to break on you.

[@1983mojo1]

1

[@HouseMadeUS]

🔥 FIRST 🔥

[@DanielJacksonisbiggerinside]

Blue loctite is in a red container because they already used the blue container for red loctite.