My Daily Grind: Making a high quality and strong 2x72 Belt Grinder

Here's a making of video of my 2x72 Belt grinder. This project took me a long time but I took the time to make quality parts for this very solid (85 kg!!) machine. 2KW motor, horizontal and vertical position and adjustable table. I'm sure this machine will last a long time and I'm looking forward to use this grinder for future projects. Please subscribe to see my future projects and follow me on Instagram (Bart Harkema #Bartsmetalwork) for my daily grind.

[@kundeleczek1]

That hammering for getting 90deg. Just fantastic! Thank you!

[@perrylatham7007]

Quality build. Best design I've seen so far.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Great project. Seriously overbuilt is how I like them.

[@bobryanstudio]

Beautiful design, love the attention to detail.

[@gerjaison]

"nice paint job, I'm happy with that" ... me too, nice and shiny, great job!

[@TheWoodWerker]

Great Video and Beautifully Built Machine! I learned SO MUCH from watching! Thank You for Sharing! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

[@mcgeorgerl]

Not many guys use a dial indicator, pantograph or shaper to make their belt grinders but was DELIGHTED to watch your serious metalworking skills. Beautiful design and execution!!!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

thanks!

[@bobbymcbulge18]

Absolutely incredible! Beautiful machine!

[@kaskristensen]

Stunning work! Really functional. Love the idea... 🇩🇰🤙🏼

[@Sonic_Ox]

Great design and execution. You have some REALLY nice tools.

[@maxm5768]

RESPECT for problem solving ways, and thank you for teaching something new

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@gregnorvell9730]

Excellent job!! Very informative! Learned some tricks! Well done! Best belt grinder build I've seen!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@StrongFives]

Interesting to see all the different machines used in this project and thanks for including how the welds warp metal and the different ways of correcting it.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Tom

[@daveanderson2316]

Excellent, thanks for sharing.

[@TheRealSlowhand]

Excellent step-by-step video... Really enjoyed watching it...

[@truth7416]

You sir are a master craftsman. Well done. It would sell!

[@silvergrizzly316]

What an INCREDIBLE build!!! And your welding is almost robotic, so GOOD!! WOW!!!👍👍 ~Jay~

[@MichaelJeffers75]

This video taught me 2 tricks to unbend or stretch metal. Thanks for that!

[@Grinder_____]

Уважение мастеру,все до мелочи просчитанно.Качество на век!Уважения себя,уважение к своему изделию,уважение к своему рабочему месту и оборудованию.Все размеренно и не спеша.У нас так не работают,а жаль.!Спасибо,по твоиму и зделаю такой гридер.

[@JDLarge]

Definitely the best I’ve seen built yet, it’s a beast! It will outlive us all and I look forward to seeing its new stand! Happy grinding!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks Joe, Happy Grinding

[@fugemlpriks1876]

A very nice machine. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@johnnysauseda4913]

Great Job! 👍 I enjoyed watching your video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. J-Ray Victoria, Texas

[@speedygonzales7147]

Love your explanations why something went wrong and how to correct it. Thank you a lot I've learned some new tricks.

[@nopenheimer]

I agree. I watch things like this to learn, not just see the end result, and always appreciate seeing mistakes.

[@pauln1557]

Quality work, inspirational, thanks!

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Wow, brilliant welding.....you must have done that before, looks great !

[@cw4608]

It runs so smooth! Very nice.

[@joshuadraper1534]

Good build, Nice quality, and an excellent craftsmen. I enjoyed watching.

[@teslatruck6697]

Wow I'm in love with all the tools in here!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, me too ;-)

[@RainManFights]

Wow I love you work! you are an amazing craftsman! Thank you for sharing.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@sickandtiredofcomplaining6574]

Your the real deal..your a talented dude , great job 👍👍👍

[@jeffpitzer8521]

Very nice! A well thought out design and great craftsmanship! Beautiful!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@ttkoh123]

A lot of loves there and true experience sharing. Good Video. Thanks.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

thanks!

[@ronaldcrain8760]

This is beautiful work. Fantastic video. Thanks!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@EverettsWorkshop]

That was an excellent build, thanks for sharing with us! The attention to detail, including the angle graduations and engraved nameplate, make your machine look pro.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@deanlawson6880]

Really Beautiful Work! Some of the best TIG welding I've seen! Very Nice! I'd LOVE to have a nice 2 x 72 belt grinding rig like that!! Congrats!!

[@deltabravo2810]

Great job. I like your attention to details,

[@Zahrok]

Nice tutorial. Beautiful weldings. Good tips. Continue the good work.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@jnsfrahm]

Great design and welding skills.

[@user-nd5yz7yj2r]

Good ! Reliable and high quality! 👍

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@farrierss1724]

Great Job!!

[@jacquesburger1090]

Brilliant build.

[@tomthompson7400]

very professional looking build.

[@colinoreilly5438]

absolutely brilliant work sir . thank you for sharing

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@themotofixery]

Holy crap, I thought I had a tool obsession! He's got one of everything! Nice work!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! And yes, never enough tools. Still have a long list of 'wanting to make or buy'.

[@wintercustomknives13]

Best grinder build I have seen! Thanks, Bart

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@tuttebelleke]

Very well balanced design!!!

[@Sawmods]

Love that design. Ive been wanting to build a 2x72 grinder for a long time now and this gave me motivation to get started on it.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, good luck with your build. If you have any questions than let me know. Btw, Jeremy Schmidt also has a great design: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5C1nX9nhJKVgZY

[@DunderOz]

Beautiful work 👍🙂

[@Freetheworldnow]

Great blue collar work done here!!! Enjoy your build as much as you can and hopefully we will see future projects with this tool in use...?

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! And yes, this machine will be used a lot in future projects. A just moved to a bigger shop and need to organize the shop first. Next project will be making a nice table for the Grinder with adjustable height.

[@donaldreeder6933]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I haven't seen a shaper or a pantograph since my days in the Navy (1960's)! Wonderful tools, nice to see someone still using them.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you. I like to old machines. Nice quality and looks.

[@VastCNC]

As always your work is the highest quality!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Chris

[@NewbridgePiano]

Out of all the builds i've seen on youtube this one by far is the prettiest and most aesthetic looking in my opinion.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@kenthutchins1431]

Outstanding build. Unbelievable skills. Brilliant machinist. Can't say enough about the quality of your work and the thought that goes into it.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@larrykostopulos1332]

It's a pleasure to watch you create. I wish I had your skills. Keep up the good work.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@DudleyToolwright]

Really nice work. I especially appreciated the welding tips and tricks. Thanks.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@markspc1]

Great craftsmanship !

[@matthewmoilanen787]

Very well done and thought out!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@JGV_IX]

Exceptional quality!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@andrzej3511]

I enjoyed watching your movie. You showed a decent and very careful job: smooth welds, elements perfectly polished and sandblasted. For me, the icing on the cake are brass washers and a beautifully engraved ID plate. A very good varnish on carefully prepared metal allows to believe that your grinder will actually work for many years, as you expect. I was particularly delighted with the use of cold forging to achieve exactly 90 degrees - I buy this idea gratefully. Compliments from Poland, your grinder is very distinguished by the quality of workmanship. :)))

[@MrLnorber]

Excelente trabajo Señor Harkema, muy buen diseño. Gracias por compartirlo, saludos desde Colombia!!!

[@richardcary5751]

Excellent engineering and workmanship. Worthy of an award for your design and hard work!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@yesdeere1376]

Beautiful work man.

[@Viking_Kong]

Fantastic! I envy your skill and access to the tools to make an amazing belt grinder.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@Samandcocoa]

The things a beast. Nice work

[@andrewmorley5187]

Super nice build! Very much enjoyed watching the video!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@benyork3895]

That is a work of art! You're a talented bloke

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@przemekkastomajzer7375]

Great work!

[@fwfindawan1481]

Your skill, craftsmanship, creativity...so mesmerizing to watch.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@jacoblattimore5434]

Metal warping from welding was a constant cause of stress while I was building my 2x72. At one point I even threw a chipping hammer putting a large dent in the side of my table saw 😔. I loved your solution to the problem, I only wish I had thought of that. Beautiful machine and great video 👍

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, and I know the feeling. Sometimes it gives a lot of satisfaction, the other time frustration. But we just learn as we go.

[@adamengland2519]

What an outstanding build. I love your attention to detail and you document everything really well. Seems like an almost perfect design. 👍

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@gunsmither]

Excellent all the way Bart. Much enjoyed this video, and will check out your others!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you 👍

[@JohnK8]

Very nice work and some great tips.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@akquicksilver]

You are very skilled fabricator. Nice work indeed. I very much appreciate you attention to detail and the quality of the finished product.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you 👍

[@MrRoscoj]

Very nice job! Looks amazing. I hope mine turns out half as nice!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks. good luck with your build!

[@Martillo_de_Dios]

It is definately a beast of a machine... Great job Bart! New sub.

[@BobSmith-cs9nq]

great job and what great tools to work with.

[@shopdoc]

Your skills are incredible. The quality of your builds are stellar!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@adamsz5759]

Quelle belle réalisation ! SUPERB TRAVAIL !

[@adamsz5759]

1 - Tu ne veux pas les vendre les plans ? 2 - Tu es satisfait de ton Lincoln cool arc ?

[@BartZudell]

Really nice work. I am building my own belt grinder and have watched quit a few videos on it and I ran across this one. I've watched this one and the ones on the ultimate bender and it wasn't until then I noticed your name is Bart. Wow me too. Nice to meet you Bart!

[@Donorcyclist]

Very nice work!

[@donaldpowers5557]

Serious thought went into this build with major talents and nice equipment. I subbed! As many have stated great welding skills

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍👍

[@nismotuner1]

Nice work. And the angle grinder setup is pretty sweet too. Very versatile. Props to you.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Yes, and the angle grinder works great to. It looks like a hacked DIY tool but I use it a lot. Even know a have the big 2x72 ready, the smaller one is great for small work.

[@u2ooberboober]

Nice work. I like the recovery methods from the bent steel plate and brackets!!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@juliotorres3481]

Amazing work!! Subscribed

[@gordon6029]

Some really good tips to fix your mistakes. Thanks.

[@BM-xc9sq]

One excellent video and a superb piece of machinery. Quality throughout

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@StuartdeHaro]

Beautiful job! That is a seriously well built machine. Subscribed!

[@garypostell5268]

That was a labor of Love, great job lots of time spent doing it and skill as well just outstanding 👍💯🇺🇸

[@llen6970]

That is a BEAST, well done and amassing skill.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@deniscustomknife8678]

You're welding like a god

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Nice job!

[@stokvis4846]

Wow! Great job!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@copperchatter6890]

EXCELLENT PIECE OF WORK.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@user-zf9kf9mb7l]

Great job!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@tigranminasyan3222]

Amazing work!!! Amazing!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@terrydavis9311]

Very nicely done. Good design. Excellent construction.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@tamasszabo3429]

You are a very good professional! Greetings from Hungary

[@peem1244]

Woohoo!! New toy from Bart! Super design Bart and another work of art, stunning work. I really like the use of brass components, it sets off the blue colour well. Looking forward to seeing you use it in future projects. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks for the support Pedro

[@deaniweenie]

Nice machine, well done

[@osdanvillagrand5497]

Awesome job! You sr. are a genuius!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks