stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 26, 2005 18:57:16 GMT -5
Well here it is- the new (well to me at least) grinder- Up and running- Now I just need the new belts and I'll be a Grinding fool (well I already got the fool part down pat) Enjoy!  Here it is all stripped down (covers and wheels)  Another closeup of the pan (stripped of lose paint and rust  OHH NOOO Dang UPS anyway- not to worry- a hammer and a block of wod and all was fixed!  Primed!  Painted - it was 95 degrees so I let MOM Nature bake on the finish for me!  Looking good  Mounted motor!  SIde view  Expandable drums all mounted up!  Drip just needs to be hooked up! Well there it is! It runns great and I messed with the old belts a bit and it is Awesome! Thanks for looking. |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 26, 2005 19:17:27 GMT -5
wow stefan. is this the one you got from sands? he's gonna want it back now lol.
kim
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Post by Cher on Jun 26, 2005 19:18:45 GMT -5
Nice job! That's just too cool that you got yourself a grinder.
Can't wait to see what you do now. Git 'er done!!
Cher
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Post by docone31 on Jun 26, 2005 20:59:28 GMT -5
Stephan, if you elevate the motor and put it on two large hinges, the weight of the motor will keep the belt taught. This keeps the belt from slipping and makes speed changes easier. It will not damage bearings as the motor is not that heavy on and hinge.
Great unit. You will grind many stones. Way cool.
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Post by Alice on Jun 27, 2005 6:06:48 GMT -5
Wish I had one of those. I'm jealous!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 27, 2005 7:14:13 GMT -5
Doc- thanks For the info- About how high should the motor go? would say a 2x4 underneath be sufficient?
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Post by creativeminded on Jun 27, 2005 9:08:03 GMT -5
Dang you did such a good job on that grinder, that is practically looks brand new.
Tami
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 27, 2005 10:12:27 GMT -5
Thanks- It was fully functioning when I got it- but I just say the rust starting in the pan and Thought what the heck- Plus I'm waiting for the new sanding belts and such- Sands did'nt ship the mounting board (more to ship it than what it's worth) So I took some scrap lumber and some Urathane and made up a new one! I was gonna paint the whole thing but the upper unit is still in good shape (only a few chips) so I just painted the bottom pan.
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 27, 2005 14:14:09 GMT -5
;D great job, Stefan, bet you can't wait to fire that puppy up armed with a rock in your hand!
good photos!
KD
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 28, 2005 16:59:46 GMT -5
hey you wanna sell that back to me hahaha---you did a great job on that pan it looks good you just added 10 years to the pan i was gonna break it down and do the same but you beat me too it haha enjoy man
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 29, 2005 12:22:15 GMT -5
I was hoping you wouldn't see this! LMAO it did turn out nice! My new sanding belts should be in tomorrow but I probably won't get a chance to use em till Friday night (dang summer soccor league)
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Jun 30, 2005 12:31:00 GMT -5
Stefen, That is a nice unit...looks good and solid too. What did you do for the water hookup, Pump, gravity feed, faucet? Having shown off, the pressure is on...we want to see CABS AND CABS AND MORE CABS.
Have Fun csroc
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 30, 2005 13:46:04 GMT -5
simple gravity fed bucket- I used a 5 gallon figuring I'd need a lot of water- well I put in 2 gallons of water and have played with the old belts and It doesn't use hardly any water at all! I know I want so bad to CAB CAB CAB but until the new belts are here all I can do is try to polish my fingernails!
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jun 30, 2005 22:26:16 GMT -5
You've got that looking like a new one! You're really going to enjoy it. I don't know yet what I'm going to do with them all, but I love making the cabs. Plenty of pictures please!!
Trish
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Jul 1, 2005 10:06:40 GMT -5
I bought a waterbucket with attached outlet tube for my gravity feed but I was wondering...did you start from scratch? if yes, how did you modify the bucket for feed so that it doen't leak?
csroc
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jul 1, 2005 11:39:55 GMT -5
I'm a genius! I took a clean 5 gallon bucket and drilled a 3/4 inch hole in it- I took a 3/4 inch compression fitting and wrapped teflon on the threads and screwed it inot the bucket- then attached the tubing to the compression part of the fitting! volia no leaks! If you want I can try to get a closeup (not that it will show much)
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