Well gents,
It looks like it may be vale Multitool. I sincerely hope not but it is beginning to look that way.
In the post that dealt with the Multitool Ray G said "by the time you buy an 8" bench grinder and then the multi-tool attachment you are up around the cost of a dedicated linisher anyway." Take it a step further.Make one.
I for one one favor the relative dimensions of the Multitool. I have had a rush of excrement to the brain and thought why not build one dedicated belt grinder with those dimensions.
I was curious to know how many of the forums contributors have considered, or are now considering building one .
Further to that I though it may be beneficial ,if enough people could decide on what they would like to build one, it may be worth while having a dig around to find what local resources could be found and applied against finding bits and pieces for a economy model kit.
By economy I mean finding basic components that could be substituted for linisher dedicated components . For example the drive drum, if that’s the term would cost dollars to source off shore but what about using a rubber /polymer coated 50mm wide trolley wheel and similar for the idler at other end. Suitably machined and with correct bearings,I see a suitable substitute there
The motor, maybe a washing machine motor or something similar.
Too quick for timber ? What about a reduction pulley system if a cheap substitute can be found.
Ok ,I hear you say, but what about the Multitool $200 plus the grinder motor say
$150 -$200. I think that $400 would go close to buying the components.
What belt dimensions 50mm or 100
Drive drum dimension 160. 200 ?
Motor RPM watts 2850rpm / 750W or bigger
Some pics to get the ball rolling
I suspect there are many out there that intend buying or making one in the future.
Ideas ,replies, comments suggestions please.Let's kick some ideas around and see what is there at the end.