Tubalcain Gets a Knife Makers Belt Sander

[@Jer_Schmidt]

This is really cool! Palmer clearly put a lot of work into the construction; fantastic attention to detail. Thanks for doing this video. You’re gonna love that machine :)

[@jimhumphrey]

A shout out to you Jeremy Schmidt for the design. I've been researching 2X72 belt sanders for a couple of years. Both commercially built and DIY. When you came on you-tube with yours I watched the build 4 or 5 times. I believe your design is the best of all the grinders.

[@charles1379]

Hi Jeremy, I too have the components to make a pivoting Belt Sander inspired by your work. it is definitely the ants pants of belt grinders. Charlie, Australia.

[@393strokedcoupe]

Jeremy Schmidt Will you be getting royalties on this excellent engineered machine? I watched you make this grinder the day the video came out. I have to agree, it is the best design that I have seen!

[@jonburroughs2638]

I'm sure it's a great feeling, to see your work admired and enhanced by KZbinr's you admire.

[@jameswilliams2415]

I'm now starting the make of this machine myself. Loving it so far!

[@selador11]

Kudos to Palmer for acknowledging Jeremy Schmidt!

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

Very well built machine! That is about 60 miles per hour at full speed!!!! Thanks for sharing Palmer's machine with us! I can only imagine the amount of hours that went into the design and build of the machine. Work of art!

[@BuiltOverBot]

While I am a fan of your channel I have never commented before. I own a belt grinder that I use every day so I am sure you will love the machine, but the thing of note is that is a beautiful machine. The attention to detail in the construction is just stunning, as well as the design elements he put in just to make it look good. If I was in the market I would be looking at his machine just for that. You would be doing him a large favor if you did a better walk around talking about the cosmetic details and the construction, you can tell it is a labor of love.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Wow, I'm impressed, that machine is far better constructed then anything manufactured! Very versatile as well. Palmer is obviously extremely talented, not to mention a generous guy for loaning it to our favorite shop teacher! Mr Pete, I remember when you were discussing brill bit sharpening and called the jig a novelty gimmick and put it out of its misery. I cheered because I see no reason for a jig when it's so easy to freehand sharpen a drill bit.

[@wesleyakachino]

What a great guy, and awesome machine, great design Jeremy and awesome spinoff Palmer...

[@37yearsofanythingisenough39]

Taking that grinder down your steps, with your spontaneous commentary, had to be one of the funniest routines since Laugh In. " Sweatin like a bull" thank you very very much!

[@kennycaine8986]

Great video and Great machine and two Great Gentlemen. One of the best displays of Craftsmanship I've ever seen.

[@MrJohn714]

What a generous man! I think you'll discover this will quickly become your favorite grinder and it will far exceed the expected one year stay in your shop! As a custom knife maker I have also built several of these grinders all based on the KMG design which I like very much. In addition to the flat platen and 6, 8, and 10 inch contact wheels that I have I made a set of small contact wheels of 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch diameter which are very handy for grinding small radiuses, I would enjoy very much watching you build a set of these small wheels (if you so choose) as a first addition to your new machine! :)

[@howder1951]

Very cool bit of engineering, and kudos to Palmer for his finishing prowess, that is one mighty fine looking working tool!

[@LostMountainRestoration]

What an artist Mr. Moynihan is. Outstanding piece of equipment.

[@inventivemachinist8747]

Jeremy Schmidt, your belt grinder design is hands down the best I've ever seen!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@franksmodels29]

Great vid and machine and it goes to show what fantastic people we have in our maker community.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@geckoproductions4128]

OK Mr. Pete, you've been giving me shop lessons for years now, it's time for me to reciprocate and give you a geography lesson. Ft. Worth is approximately the same latitude as Dallas, which is 50-60 miles south of indian country, aka North Texas. San Antonio is 350-400 miles south in South Texas. San Antonio is also where the Alamo is, where we fought a great battle in 1836 and eventually became a sovereign nation, The Republic of Texas. Texas chose to join the Union ten years later, and did so....the ONLY state to do so by treaty and not annexation. Indeed we still retain vestiges of our sovereignty.....and that Texas attitude! Greetings from the Republic Mr. Pete, we love you down here and y'all are welcome any time.

[@John_Ridley]

The basement stairs - by chance I just today bought a milling machine from a friend. It's a smaller one, but it was in the basement and we had to get the base which I guess weighs about 350 pounds up the steps. He had a full size bridgeport down there too which he says is "never coming out of there."

[@alphabob8156]

To anyone moving heavy items on basement stairs - make sure to add temporary bracing under the stairs so they don't collapse!

[@noelguerrero2770]

What you said got my attention. You said "It's never easy.". And it reminded me of someone who said "If you are not doing something hard, you are wasting your life.". Same thing when JFK said, "We chose to go to the moon and back not because it is easy but because it is hard.". Just don't know if those were the exact words but it has guided me thru all these 64 years. Thanks for the excellent videos. It relaxes me (your voice does) and feeds my brain so as not to succumb to alzheimer's.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@juancarloschalitasiade7487]

One of the best Belt Sander i've ever seen. Congratulations.

[@tedsykora1858]

I truly enjoyed Palmer's enthusiasm and his machine.

[@rosariotrusso1251]

I have been looking at building one of these for a long time now not as versatile as this one but very close- two thumbs up mrpete- your a lucky man!

[@Daledavispratt]

You will enjoy that belt grinder, Mr. Pete. I built something very similar I use in knifemaking. Great share! :-) I get my belts from Trugrit and find them to be the best value..they have a website...I go through a LOT of 2x72 inch belts and have tried all of the retailers..they are hands down my favorite.

[@chefawan2663]

Very unique design well guarded and also lovely work light. The most impressive factions are the drill grinding attachment and the radius grinding attachment. I also do have one same drill grinding attachment. I think I will try to duplicate this machine here. Good job.

[@mrpete222]

🤙

[@infoanorexic]

I've watched that series, Jeremy did a fine job with it. That drill bit sharpening attachment could be further developed for shaping high speed tool bits, maybe the radius attachment as well. It's an idea to explore, anyway. I was working on an area in the shop, trying to get it ready for concrete, and unearthed something I thought was long gone. I plan to send you a few pictures of it for you to use in your "What Is It?" series.

[@nicholasspangler1128]

GOOOOOOORGEOUS machine!! This man deserves so, so much business! What a craftsman!

[@charlescompton4495]

Very interesting machine you have there. Thanks for the video and demonstration, Greg.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

What a nice guy. not only does he loan you a machine easily worth $1500 but he brings it into the basement for you. All before he drives what 1000 miles back to texas? That is the type of hardworking person I want to buy a machine from. Hell I hope I can be 1/2 the badass he is when I am older. Palmermoynihan @ gmail I think I will be sending him an email.

[@gentanaka45]

x9x9x9x9x9 さ

[@firebird8600]

Wow. That's amazing how he was willing to loan you this great machine.

[@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760]

A variable speed 2x72 is easily the single most useful tool you'll ever use. You wouldn't think so, until you have one, especially when you get accessories like a large contact wheel and a small wheel attachment. As a knifemaker I use mine daily, but I find that I also use it nearly every day for something other than knives. 2x72's aren't cheap, but in the long run they really are the best investment. Abrasive belts are a huge consumable cost, especially over time. A 2x72 belt is extremely economical per area of abrasive compared to other sizes and the varieties of belts for 2x72 are nearly limitless.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks--so true

[@goldeee666]

a beautiful machine, many thanks to palmer, jeremy and of course lyle

[@mrpete222]

👍

[@markgrevatt4867]

Wow what a lovely guy to go to the trouble of loaning a lovely well made machine.

[@jimliechty2983]

Hey ya Palmer! ....it's been awhile! ....that's a big upgrade, from the belt grinders that we have worked on in the past! ....looks like some collaboration is in order. to get Lyle a 220 line in his garage!

[@markdobson4505]

Great job Jeremy! A very well designed and useful tool!

[@markkoons7488]

That is nifty grinder. If I somehow get moneyed up, I'll get in touch. We all owe Jeremy Schmidt a great deal. I hope he eventually finds it in his best interest to return to KZbin.

[@air54plane]

WoW what A machine!!! I seen it in person at Arnfest 2017. luck you!!!

[@snipper1ie]

One of the Moynahans, O'Muimhneachain. Munster people. Thank's to the both of you. Pity there wasn't a gym near hand, you could have gotten some of those lads who like to lift the heavy thing, as long as it isn't work.

[@edcaffey4248]

Incredible belt sander. Excellent work.

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Soon to be seen at Harbor Freight copied by the Chinese for $59.99.. Really, Palmer was very gracious loaning that machine to you. Very well designed..

[@pierdolio]

The secret, on how to stay alive, to manufacturing industries is don't price gouge just because you have no competition. The Chinese are out there to keep you honest.

[@bobrussell5743]

Fantastic machine, thank you you for sharing...Bob

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@TheTacktishion]

Wow you and Palmer really hit it off. I may have to change my mind about you being a grumpy old man.... You might consider a field trip to Ft Worth for a field trip.... I bet Palmer is on of those guys with a shop full of self engineered "treasures"....

[@newstart49]

I've built a few of these and have narrowed it down to a more simple design, easier to maintain and use. I've found my favorite speed to be 3k sfpm, which will do anything you need. Will last a lifetime with little maintenance.

[@vancester1st]

Where was the lamp sourced at? Understanding it was made with copper tubing but where was that shade purchased??

[@bobrussell5743]

Hello Mr Peterson, Curious if you may have any tips on buildig a tail stock offset center device for making morse tapers on my mini lathe... I have made extensive moifications to exactly center my tail stock but I am leary about off setting it to make taper attachments...Thanks again,Bob

[@josephwilson6651]

Nice to see that American know how and innovation are alive and well.

[@stateaz9023]

Look up Jeremy Schmidt. He's the guy that designed this grinder and sells plans in Canada

[@michaelkenefick]

I saw the prototype that Ja' Nette / sqneck bought from Palmer at Arnfest 2017. It looks as nice as your finished model.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Wow how bought that! Looks very very well done! He reminds me of Jeremy and that’s a high compliment.

[@mclem4u]

Brilliant! Why cant I have friends like you guys? Great contraption.

[@jonrbryan]

Nice looking machine. If you want, you can change the mode and with a little math that L510 VFD will display the surface feet per minute. Change 12-04 to "1" (whole integer) and then calculate the value to program into 12-03 to give SFM. It defaults to showing motor RPM, but you can scale it. I use it to display actual spindle RPM on my drill press.

[@palmermoynihanvault2780]

Time was so short when I was headed to Arnfest that I didn't get to accomplish details like that but the reason that I over rev the machine to 87 cycles per second is that the diameter of the drive wheel that runs on the split bushing is just less than 4 inches.....therefore when you measure the real circumference of the drive wheel it is exactly or very close to 12" or one foot......so you can quickly see that rpm also equals surface feet per minute.......so that is why I speed up the 3450 RPM motor......no scaling chart necessary to know the surface feet per minute.

[@jonrbryan]

That's great, program 12-04 to "1" and you're done. I also changed the Carrier Frequency 11-01 from the default 5khz to 16khz, because I can't hear 16khz. It didn't make any difference in the motor performance that I could determine, and I don't have to listen to that annoying whistle. I did the same thing with the Fuji VFD I put on my little Clausing mill. The whistle was really getting on my nerves. I'm sure that you already know that a 1725rpm inverter duty motor is perfectly happy running 3450rpm. I've got my drill press running from 250 to 3100. It usually has plenty of torque at the low speed, and I can always switch back to two belts and the idler if I need to spin a big Forstner bit in hard wood.

[@jjs4x]

Palmer Moynihan are you selling plans for your machine? Do you have videos showing more details of your masterpiece? Great job!!

[@doppler3237]

that really is a beautiful machine

[@MrBucidart]

Lyle, I bet Palmer will never get it back, she is a keeper.

[@alfredorodriguez5945]

Compre apenas hace unos días los planos de Jeremy, pero me interesan los cambios que le hizo, ¡ tendrá usted fotografías que pudiera compartir para hacer las modificaciones pertinentes?

[@Mrcaffinebean]

I predict that machine never leaves your basement and you’ll be buying off of him when he comes to pick it up. Everyone seems to love belt grinders.

[@philbox4566]

That's an awesome looking machine. I need one of these in my workshop. No how to get it across the Pacific to Oz. ;)

[@coldformer1]

build one

[@12FASTPRO]

COMPLIMENTI DALL' ITALIA, BELLISSIMA MACCHINA, BEN COSTRUITA E MOLTO ROBUSTA. 10+++

[@mrpete222]

Thank you

[@bconiswhattheycallme]

What type of tube is used for the receiver? It doesn't look welded like Schmidt's was.

[@kevinwillis9126]

im sure you will put it to the test.. Thanks for sharing sir..

[@Molb0rg]

5:36 trigger release is a nice improvement to the original design of Jeremy Schmidt

[@petek210]

And I quote: "now perhaps you have a sharpening jig like this or some kind of fixture and those are good to (wails on a jig using a lump hammer) smash and get rid of. Absolutely useless." Tosses jig in garbage. Still in my top 3 Mr. Pete moments.

[@bobaloo2012]

I'm one of "those guys". I built one years ago and it's one of my most useful tools, but it throws grit and debris everywhere. My grinders are in a separate room from my machine tools.

[@alphabob8156]

I built my first one several years ago - started out as a GIB (Grinder In a Box), but wound up being a fairly elaborate build - e.g. precision ground axles, etc. Agree that they are dirty to run. I now wear a respirator when I use mine (almost daily) and am building a new grinder similar to Jeremy Schmidt's design (I purchased his plans and support him on Patreon, and encourage others to buy the plans at least - Jeremy really made a huge unique contribution to the "abrasive machining" community. Now to my point - I wonder if someone will develop a dust collection system for these grinders?

[@pauldevey8628]

Wow! The nicest i have ever seen. Impressive.

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

That's a skookum choocher!

[@blakeworsham3026]

John Creasey perhaps Cockford Ollie lol 😂

[@coldformer1]

keep your drill bit ground nice

[@RJB_FixinStuff]

Nice! A fellow AvE fan!

[@AlBorland3877]

To everyone who wonders where Palmer got the inspiration from (he mentioned it, too): It's the idea of Jeremy Schmidt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5C1nX9nhJKVgZY

[@Robonthemoor]

Hi I'm from the uk Lincolnshire mr Pete,, would love the opportunity to build this beautiful belt sander, can I get the prints for it please. Love your show one of the best, & the first, & now we get to see you, scarry😮 only joking 😆 can't wait til you review 👍. Regards Robonthemoor

[@NathanNostaw]

Very well thought out design. Well done Palmer. Any idea if he plans to release plans/drawings of this design?

[@malwheat]

AKA Nathan Jeremy Schmidt is the designer and he sells the plans. kzbin.info/door/0T7tvy44mlQCjaTtparOZw

[@MaturePatriot]

Would it not have been easier to run 220 power to the garage? lol Of course to get a full years use it need to be in the basement, to get away from the cold weather. I guess the house now may be sold with a Bridgeport and a Sander! You guys looked like you had a ball! Keep machining!

[@kerrywil1]

Mr Pete, Any interest in showing us how to make the wheels for the belts sander? with the 2 degree slope. May be a wheel with rounded slope for an English wheel? Thanks agin for your effort.

[@girliedog]

The belt sander that does it all.

[@blakewerner4368]

wowsie, what a machine.Thats a real nice gent!

[@lonniewhite258]

My shop built service me well minus the tilting I got it really close and almost as heavy duty. But I would love to have that one

[@hawkie333]

So what’s the update? Have you identified any areas for improvement?

[@Crewsy]

@ 11:50 “The worst is over” No, it’s not. You need to get it back up the stairs in November when the year is up. 😀

[@mrpete222]

LOL

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@jimzivny1554]

Great machine! Good friend!

[@jjs4x]

Very nice machine! Do you know if Palmer is selling the plans to build the machine? Great craftsmanship!

[@mrpete222]

Sorry, I do not know that

[@joerogi8401]

Very nice machine indeed. You need to spend a month or two getting to know it in side out and then you have 10 months left to build and video the new improved TC version before it goes home.

[@mrpete222]

I have only got it for eight more months

[@joerogi8401]

mrpete222 Oh good, I look forward to the video with greatest anticipation.

[@07Stylist]

Palmer is a hard working old man look at him go !!!!!!

[@JustinAlexanderBell]

That's nice, are plans available?

[@stateaz9023]

Justin Bell Jeremy Schmidt has plans of this original design

[@nettyvoyager6336]

was you excited when you got it ?

[@johnstrange6799]

I wonder if Palmer is related to SNL alumni Bobby Moynihan? There is some resemblance.

[@CNCDude]

Is he selling the machines? Is there a website?

[@jameshow9525]

CNC Dude i

[@pierdolio]

Look up Jeremy Schmidt on KZbin.

[@lesberdine4892]

I like Palmer would love to have his sander

[@machiningbasics1729]

What a lovely gentlemen

[@pjt1965]

You really do have nice friends 😊👍

[@HoY_82]

I built mine based on Jeremy's as well!

[@bcool6801]

It looks fairly sturdy but ... there’s a lot left to be desired in that design. A gift horse is a gift horse though. First thing I would do is move the power switch to where I could easily turn it on/off. It makes absolutely no sense that mount it where he did. It’s not smart to have it in that spot...

[@danfabisac]

Palmer I will buy one.

[@dashaB-sl4pu]

Being in Australia where we only have 240 volt supply, never realized how much a pain and inconvenience your dual voltage 110 and 220 volt system is

[@mrpete222]

It's really no inconvenience at all

[@Guds777]

Mr Pete, how come you have 120 upstairs but 220 downstairs.

[@carabela125]

The 120 looks to be in a detached garage which is common for older homes. The house would have 220v for an electric range

[@russ3045]

So just how much do they sell for ?

[@josepimann7384]

Mr. Peterson, have you made any knives with this yet?

[@mrpete222]

I have not, I am not really a knife maker

[@josepimann7384]

bit if a waste because you do everything well if you bother, I would like to see what you for make yourself. or auction..loll

[@timambrass3521]

God bless son inlaws!

[@helicopterjohns]

If you are like me you will find this the most utilized tool in your shop. I know you will enjoy using it. Thanks for sharing. I like Palmer I built my own. Also, like Palmer said building the accessories is the fun part. You can make specialty bars for particular sanding, grinding, deburring, buffing etc. operations. I even saw where a guy installed an approximate 8" sanding disc to the motor drive wheel and built a table for supporting objects during sanding/grinding operations. With this machine the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. I built a rotary platen for mine. Here is a link to the one I built. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqmsaZKOmduLhJY John

[@browncarp]

I remember when you smashed that sharpening jig in a video from 2010.

[@rogercrier]

At 11.56 you say the worst is over...No it's not, in a years time you have got to get it back up the stairs :o) I'd start discussing the balloon payment, and start saving......

[@mrpete222]

I think you are totally right

[@Siskiyous6]

Contact info for Palmer? Does he sell them?

[@markmossinghoff8185]

It would have been easier to run 220v power to the garage. Don't forget you will have to haul it back up the stairs and you guys will be another year older.

[@rferrari1978]

Bom dia, moro no Brasil o Sr pode compartilhar esse projeto?

[@steve6139]

The end of the 1 year trial period will soon be over and I wonder if Tubalcain will let us know what he thinks of it.

[@mrpete222]

It is a great machine, wish I could keep it

[@boomerboom6615]

Hello Palmer do you sell these I'm interested please Sir

[@nathanwarner4333]

Well done Jermery !! Jermery S. " and "

[@mrpete222]

🤙

[@SuperKwame1]

I would like to buy one.

[@MatthewHolevinski]

Goodness I don't have anything that needs sanding but by God I bet I could find some stuff if I had that little beaute

[@mrpete222]

lol