KMG Knife Making Belt Grinder 2" X 72" - Beaumont Metalworks - Metalwork Monday 5

[@swords9023]

I'm about to buy one of these monsters. I need it like i need air. It will really bring my forged blades to the next level! Thanks for the vid.

[@jameschrisdavis]

I had no idea it would work that fast rounding edges. That is impressive.

[@Rudderify]

Wow, that thing will grind the backend of an elephant with a quickness! Nice tool, Gary!

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Joe! How's the mustang coming along?

[@cecil6711]

What a BEAST of a belt sander!!!! Awesome tool Gary. :-)

[@turbocobra]

Oh yea, it's a sweet machine, thanks Cecil. How are things going with the Grizzly Mill?

[@AndrewJordanBladesmith]

I wish I had this grinder instead of the LD grinder I just bought . Your grinder shown here actually works . If I tried to do any of this type of use on a LD grinder NO way would it work ... Looks like a good grinder from where I sit ...

[@ScottHaun]

I came from Retroweld. never saw this older video. excellent!

[@TheRickfix]

nice machine gary,didnt know u could shape metal like that on one of them,sure will come in handy,u r putting together a nice machine shop,realy enjoying the vids,i think my want list is going up,lol,tc

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Rick, definitely will come in handy. Yea, the shop is coming together, now I just need that big lathe that you showed a while back! lol

[@brutalbrital]

beautiful,smooth and powerful grinder mate

[@turbocobra]

+brutalbrital Thanks man!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Nice piece of equipment with no wandering of the belt. You'll have a full machine shop before long.

[@turbocobra]

Yea, it's kind of trending toward a machine shop for sure, just need a lathe!

[@slimjim119]

it looks and work awesome Gary

[@weighed11]

wow, not cheap but well worth it if you keep doing metalwork mondays

[@turbocobra]

No sir, they are not cheap, probably the most expensive machine in my garage, even more than the grizzly mill. Now having seen it, I could probably build the same thing for a fraction of the cost, the real key is their pulleys, If you look at them closely, they have tapers on surfaces, and have 45 deg set screw holes, so they aren't exactly easy to duplicate.

[@weighed11]

turbocobra I am surprised that the mill wasn't more expensive. Also what happened to the piece of angle that went flying?

[@GregsGarage]

That thing is amazing Gary. The three round overs you did are at least 20 minutes worth of work on a bench grinder.

[@turbocobra]

Yea, it's a sweet machine, I also have some 400-600-1000-1500 belts to do polishing work, although there arent' too many things polished in the vintage industrial world, lol. Thanks for watching!

[@1970chevelle396]

I had the same problem. It was going the wrong way. And I had to rewire it. Your going to like that belt sander.

[@turbocobra]

Thanks man. I think you built your stand a little more sturdy than mine, you used some 3/8 plate to bolt the aluminum plate to rnight? The stand I built is only 3/16" angle with no plate, so far it seems pretty rigid, I may go back and do a plate like you did.

[@1970chevelle396]

I used 1/4 plate and 2 inch angle iron that is 1/4 inch thick to build the stand.

[@SYFGARAGE]

that is a sweet grinder! At least you held on to the metal at the very end scaredy pants..lol

[@turbocobra]

Well, it's pretty loud and I was zoned in paying attention, cause that thing will bite you if you don't watch it, and Matt is pretty bad to sneak up on people and scare them, he thinks its funny, lol.... and yea, I am a bit of a scaredy pants...lol

[@tertessa]

Very nice work...

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Tertessa! appreciate you watching!

[@ziggassedup]

Nice grinder.

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Zig, hope you are doing well sir.

[@bethoveen3]

diamond tipped sand paper or what!? Very impressive machine,72 inches of it probably helps too ,cool !

[@gushhnet]

Very, very nice belt grinder. One thought, a bucket of water underneath to catch the sparks and dust? -- I'm quite sick of abrasive dust myself. Can the belts be homemade or are they cheap and last long enough not to worry about it?

[@charlesmarlin6632]

Well Done!! :-) After using it for several projects now, do you have any suggestions / advice for the best place to get belts and favorite grit size? What holds up the best?

[@turbocobra]

Charles Marlin Thanks Charles. Yea its a sweet machine. Has been rock solid, and a workhorse. I bought a 10 pack of 24 grit belts, and an assorted pack of belts that range from 80 grit to 600 grit. Thanks for watching and subscribing, i have watched some of your solid works videos and have seen some of the things you have done for Keith Rucker and others... take care sir.

[@chuck333yt]

haha yours has the exact same scratches from where the work rest was bolted during shipping; I was slightly annoyed when mine had those. I am more annoyed now that I see they still arrive like that years later lol. They need to wrap that thing better!

[@gateway8833]

I laughed so hard when that angle went flying. I was working for my dad and was cutting some serious plate armor when the sheer broke, scared me so bad I just walked home and enlisted in the Marine Corps and that was the end of that shit. Found out later that sheer blade, parts of the hydraulic ram and the armor blew through the roof, over top of the building and landed in the car lot behind the shop crushing a couple of cars and nearly killing a mechanic, I think that was the guy I enlisted with.

[@PremiumBadgerMilk]

workshop are to scary, but battle fields are fine??? haha

[@rindress]

wow makes quick work of it indeed. BTW I'd be careful reaching over the belt to shut it off a loose piece of clothing and you'll know how fast it takes skin off :-)

[@turbocobra]

Well, good point on reaching over the belt, I was kind of working around the camera, sometimes you have to take risks to make youtube videos, lol but yea, normally I wouldn't have to reach over it to turn it on and off...

[@daisy8luke]

+turbocobra No video is worth that risk.

[@CKKnifeandTool]

Hey Turbocobra, the wiring of that motor... I have a 1/2 HP and cannot find anything to better describe the wiring. By chance could you give us a short clip at to what is wired to what?

[@turbocobra]

+Rogue inWA1775 Hey man, sorry I don't have details on it, that was around 1 year ago. I remember it's 220V single phase. I used a 3 wire plug. Both hots go to L1 and L2, and the ground or return went to a ground terminal in the motor. Wish I had more info. So you have the 1/2 hp, or the 1.5 HP?

[@CKKnifeandTool]

+turbocobra No problem. Il get it sorted. Thanks though!

[@Justusrabbits]

How is your KMG treating you? I am plotting on buying one.

[@CountrySideClub]

Nice!! So what tool is next for Ramsey Custom?

[@turbocobra]

Thanks CJ, stayed tuned! Almost done with the tool setup stuff, then will be onto actually builiding something to sell :)

[@CountrySideClub]

turbocobra bro i thought them vices that u made was going for the sell...I am staying tuned I need to get one of them! U really making it happen over there at Ramsey Customz!!! Doing it big! !

[@cigarcaptain]

that is a good machine

[@turbocobra]

Thank you sir!

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Terry. Btw, I bougth a jacobs chuck for the mag drill and a albreight chuck for the mill. Both keyless, and they work perfectly, the problem was both the mill and mag drill came with cheap chucks, and you couldn' get them to hold for nothing...

[@BJJandBS]

Still happy with this grinder? Does it come with a wheel and a platen?

[@turbocobra]

+Dr Dank Yes, very happy with it, works great, I use it pretty much everytime i am in the shop

[@brunerfacascustom7035]

Do you have the dimensions of each steel part or sander project?

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

What happens when a belt breaks? Does it just go slack or does it whip around?

[@turbocobra]

+John Creasey It's pretty violent when a belt breaks, it doesn't seem unsafe but it will give you a scare because your not expecting it.

[@mikexie1474]

+John Creasey Yes, there is nothing but a scare! ha ha!

[@mikexie1474]

a good grinder! how much is the cutting speed?

[@turbocobra]

+Mike Xie Not sure what you mean about cutting speed?

[@mikexie1474]

+turbocobra I mean the RPM speed multiply by the perimeter of the wheel mounted on the motor. In another word, how much is the speed of m/s of the belts?

[@coyoteproject999]

True! if the speed is not good, the belt will not last a long time !

[@girliedog]

Do you always have to wire these things yourself or was this your choice?

[@turbocobra]

Oh I could have called an electrician, but they aren't hard to wire up, so far nothing has caught on fire :)

[@dahmanus2002]

I wonder what will be the effect if you put another small belt behind the face plate so that it runs on oposite the main belt to reduce friction and overheating

[@sryth1]

Wouldn't you still have friction from the back belt against the platen?

[@dahmanus2002]

true

[@jacobe1942]

they make it at KMG as an add on

[@Retroweld]

Hahah! Thanks for the laugh 2:00 ;)

[@turbocobra]

lol yea my older videos have quite a few funny things in them.

[@chevycam8977]

surprising how much material it can remove in a short amount of time

[@turbocobra]

Yea, it's a beast, really removes the material. Mainly because you can really press the part into it without the belt slipping or stalling the motor...

[@OEMPlus]

wow, i am suddenly unimpressed with my belt sander lol

[@daisy8luke]

+ShepherdsWrench Ha! No kidding! I went from my little $78 Harbor Freight belt grinder to the KMG , and WOW, what a difference. Takes things to a whole new level!

[@colbra3]

So I am new to the knife making world. But my question is where does one get a belt for these?? And what kind of belts are used???/

[@turbocobra]

+goutymaygis You can get the belts on eBay, and many other places. Just search for 2X72 sanding belts.

[@guitarzarfun]

+goutymaygis Pop's knife supply, Trugrit, USA knife maker & Jantz are my favorite places for belts or anything related to making knives for that matter. Look at the VSM or Merit brand ceramic belts at trugrit...dirt cheap for a good ceramic belt which will last and last. For finishing, check out Norax belts they also last for years. They wear like iron and leave beautiful finishes. Cork belts are another great option which leave great finishes and last basically forever. Scotchrite belts are reat too, expensive but leave a gorgeous satin finish found on many production blades (Spyderco's for example)

[@coyoteproject999]

+Ramsey Customs: nope ! there are belts and...belts ! Aluminum oxyde last 2 or 3 min !( good for wood ) you need zirconium or ceramic abrasive belts

[@RouteProTool]

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[@azrainmukhriz230]

Is it for sale sir?.. how much the price if for sale?

[@turbocobra]

you can buy them on their website

[@tonythomas951]

No strain relief device on your cord at the switch box! Sorry, couldn't help myself. Its a curse that comes with 30yrs in the trade.

[@jwagnermail]

Strain Relief Cord Connectors are to be used with SO cable, I think his friend "Chad" is an electrical guy who was self taught and is going to start a fire.

[@shawnp25]

not the best choice of cover plate on that switch as well.

[@tomjdesigns1280]

I would advice to fit the gland. Copex hose/switch box connection and remove that switch plate.

[@blakehorton8110]

It's fine I think could use a boot on the cord but not necessary and as long as it's grounded well the plate or box would be no prob , common practice is all I see just cut a few corners is all

[@SYFGARAGE]

Angel would like to point out that you have a spelling error at 2:07 Myself, I would never notice such a thing...

[@turbocobra]

Tell Angel I am usually pretty good at speling, not sure what happened there but good that she pointed it out, and Matt, I a just thankful that you would never mention anything like that.

[@SYFGARAGE]

turbocobra I am not good at spelling at all.. So I am used to being corrected by her... She just happened to look over and catch that while I was watching lol..

[@Trezze72]

that hp and rotation has the engine friend, please help me

[@asturias581]

Caramba; que descuido!! Olvidaste poner publicidad en los pulgares!

[@17hmr243]

think this blue belt would be perfect to sand my toe nails with

[@turbocobra]

+Gummy Bear lol, that blue belt would eat your off off in 2 seconds!

[@scottcarlon6318]

Looks like you need to get busy and build a stand for that saw and stop working on the floor. That grinder should be helpful, it looks very nice.

[@turbocobra]

lol... looks like you need to learn to use youtube properly and realize this video is 5 years old, and I have built many chop saw stands since this time and now run a full on fab shop!

[@matemete4556]

Can you send me diameters of pulley?

[@aboahmedallame7219]

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[@alexandercruse6924]

Ahhhhhhh don't where gloves bad shit happen where you where golves you could he your hands caught on the belt much easier and you don't want to get your hands caught they will never be the same again

[@johnfridolin9031]

Umm

[@cocospops9351]

That's awesome but what's with the porn music?

[@turbocobra]

+cocospops lol who knows, just some random music i stuck in there, i don't put music in my videos anymore.

[@Bigwingrider1800]

supprized you didnt make it

[@turbocobra]

Would be a fun project for sure.

[@dekewidmyer3243]

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[@glen-ozzstarscars8474]

I know a good divorce lawyer......lol