Dude I think TH-cam doesnt like you're channel god knows why, but it's really hard you search your channel out. Spelled it perfect, And you were still like 9th from the top.
I've just started to dabble in the world of knife making. I would love one of these belt grinders but money is tight right now. Love the video and will be looking forward to possibly getting one some day.
Dear Brian, when tapping by hand, you should relieve the pressure on your tap by regularly turning in reverse for say ¼ turn every 2 full turns. You can feel the swarf breaking off when you reverse turn. Despite doing hundreds of threads I have never snapped a tap. I like your design, much simpler than other iterations of this machine. Thanks for sharing.
Just put my first belt on the revolution 2x72, tracked really good within first 5 min of adjustment, as a fabricator this build was awesome, great plans and instructions, thanks brian for taking the time to develop this sweet machine!!!!
Brian, the way you use the minor errors that occurred in your build process to educate the viewer is exceptional! We'll all run into these things and having you walk us through how you resolved those issues are a tremendous help. At least for me it is. As someone who's taught others for over 30 years, I can give you high props for the depth of your communication/education of those who will purchase your product. So, many thanks for using your minor errors to help us through the build process. I'm not quite ready yet but I've been watching you since you began. Thank you for your dedication to this project. And, you're right, these grinders will be used in many ways, maybe the least of which may be Knife building. I use grinders often in my shop in designing several products I'm bringing to market as well. Your's is, without question, THE best 2 x 72" Grinder on ALL sources I've looked for guidance, and the kit, great job on that. Laser cutting is probably your biggest cost but I'm betting it's been well worth it for all. It definitely will be for me!!
I was able 2 fix my mess up 2day I drilled 3/8 holes in the reviving tube , I just used the other side n drilled tge 5/16 hole then tapped with the 3/8 tap , loving it bro thx again
Hi Brian. Great Belt Sander. Just bought the Plans and I have already purchased enough Material from watching the Video. Can’t wait to get started. I have been wanting a good Belt Sander for a while now. I never saw any I really liked until I saw yours. Anyway, Thanks for coming up with the design and making the Plans available to all of us poor Home Hobby Shop Guys and Gals 👍
Sorry to resurrect a year old comment: what was your build materials cost (ya know, with steel prices what they are), and how long did this project take you?
Your printed plans have been outstanding. I just finished building my today. Now just need to take it apart and paint it. I’ve been fabricating for over 20 years and this project definitely tested my machining skills. Lol. Thanks to all the details in your plans. Keep up the good work.
Next week I will pull the trigger on this. I have been saving and checking out all the big name grinders. This allows me to use my tig welder and put my own touches on it. Thanks for the good videos.
Trigger pulled ! Waiting with welder on and tig torch with sharp tungsten electrode. I'm really excited man my little 1x30 will be used for other knife processes. Good day to all !
Just ordered the ultimate bundle yesterday. This is my 4th time ~ total watch thru ~ and I AM READY & STOKED. Love your content and how open you are to your knowledge and skills for the DIY'er. Sty Frosy my friend and hope to put up some content of my build here on the "tubes" YOU SIR... Are the man. Thank You!
I can't believe your dedication to your fanbase and customer service. I had a question that I emailed you, and you got right back to me with the answer, when you could just have said go watch the video, which I did also. I got the set of plans today, (just to start wrapping my mind around it all), I plan on ordering the bundle soon, (with knifetalk10, inside podcast joke LOL), when my taxes come in. I appreciate the time that you've taken to make this video. It had to have taken you a month of editing, wow. But your job is also making content and that helps pay the bills and I am glad to be part of your circle. Thank you for all you do, Brian you are the best. Just my thoughts, from a Guy in Tucson
Thank you Guy, I appreciate your support of my work. This project is truly a passion project for me. Every day I wake up to messages in my inbox, questions, pictures of both grinder builds and the things made with it. Its become such a huge part of my life. Thank you again for helping me keep going!! Cheers!
Brian great job all the way around.! The printed templates, printed instructions along with this video made for a very successful build. I will add that you really need to buy the $10 HF tap and die kit as the need to continue tapping thru both sides of the tracking mechanism is crucial. My expensive taps wouldn’t allow that to happen. Anyone with reservations about this unit, rest assured that it is a beast once done right.
Dreaming here - it would be an incredible addition to add a protractor to the work surface and laser guide... Fantastic video. I really enjoyed your project even though my shop is lacking too much to make this and do it justice.
I love how after he welds he blows on it as if it’s gonna help in anyway. It’s funny to me because I do the same shit sometimes then think to myself “why did I just do that” haha. Great video.
Great video. Thanks for muting the machine sounds. My neighbor wanted me thrown out on the street for making to much noise - all I was doing was listening to TH-cam - How To videos. ;-)
Haha! I get annoyed by it when I watch other tooling videos so why wouldn’t I make that small adjustment for my viewers!? 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting. It really helps support my work. 💪🏻😁
Do not forget to always activate the Arabic language. Your channel is very wonderful and distinctive. I am from Egypt. I follow you. I wish you good luck and thank you 💟💟💟
hey @House / Work for the base assembly (46:00 mark) if you add a 3.75" sleeve to go on that bolt between the tubes, and a nut to lock it down, it could make everything stay together perfectly while you weld
I just went ahead and assembled the pivot plates, and risers per plans and tacked in place, to the reciever tubes, and base plate, didnt do the all thread, just got all parts in their final resting place and rolled with it
Before buying this sander I would use a rotary sander th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3Pc2vLXfcgM5oIpF1iYcIWyFhHUC-G6v and didn't see the need for a belt sander. Boy was I wrong. this belt sander does the job quickly and gives a professional finish to the wood work.
Just ordered this the other day. I can't wait. Been using a 1/3 hp 4x36. I make hammers and other tools. Some knives. A 4x36 is terrible... so slow so weak. Had my eye on one of your grinder builds for some time now. Def best option for me. I wanted to build my own but don't have the free time to actually sit down and make prints. Thank you brian, For creating this beautiful machine.
@@HouseMadeUS yeah thats an oddball part. I ended up getting some nylon washers the same size just not as thick. So 2 stacked. Im gonna test em out and see how they work. There much cheaper than the brass. 10 bucks for 100.
And thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your creation, making video tutorials to follow during the build, and being an all round good dude. I can say that I'm getting better at drilling and tapping holes, namely, keeping the darm tap square with the work! But, I just finished the last hole, and wish I had more to do... guess I'll have to build that file guide for perfect bevels and false edges. Maybe I'll make it out of steel ;) Appreciate ya Brian, thanks again
Hello there from Scotland, Glasgow to be precise, loved your video, thanks for the time & effort you made to make it, & for the clear precice instructions, I will be ordering one off your top of the range kits, & plans, I'm now off to watch more off your videos, cheers again, PS, I subscribed after 5 minutes into this, its the Dogs.
I'm impressed, you did some great engineering here. I'm going to try one of your projects I just suck at welding LOL, Its been a handicap for me maybe I'll get a little practice on this cool project. I made a conveyer for one of the machines I build last year, it was a painful process I don't have the knowledge of the motors and stuff so thats been a new study and the only thing lacking to finish that project. I appreciate every part of this project. would be a good one for me because you've worked out the points that someone would stump their toe with. I have a machine shop tooled up really well but this is a great project a person could do in their garage with basic stuff. I can go on about this but I'm just glad I ran across this thank you for sharing. I'll be ordering some of your stuff
Fantastic! I do suggest at steps "body assy to hinges and base". a wood spacer in place to help hold hinge rounds square helps a lot, also used wood spacers for the risers to keep them evenly spaced, once assembly and is welded up they come off easy.
It would be nice if you described the bolts you use for each part. Other than the page in your plans (page 52) I don't see any references. For example when you attach the two feet to the D-plate what size bolts and washers did you use? Just think it would help a lot if you talk about each bolt you use for each hole in detail as several bolts can go in a few different places. Enjoy doing the build so far.
This beast is just awesome! And at $424.00 it's not a bad price considering most of these high-end quality built belt sanders are well over a thousand dollars. I like that you have to source the motor and the VFD. Depending on its purpose, you can buy the appropriate size motor for it. You can also buy second-hand motors much cheaper than new ones. I wish I had the money to buy one for myself because of the laser cutting you will get precise and accurate parts. I was planning to build my own someday, but I may start saving to purchase the bundle. Great project!!
1:10:00 "You wanna grab your knob..." My inner 12 yr old snorted all over that one. Great video, by the way. Got my kit today, and watching this a few times to get my head around it.
Not certain if it has been mentioned yet, but isn't it dangerous to mix vinegar and ammonia (Windex)? If so... you may want to throw an edit recommending a respirator for that cleaning process.
If I were to use a gas strut pushing up from underneath (attached near the tracking knob). Would you have a recommended pressure (in neutons) for the gas strut?
When doing anything structural having the seam inside or opposite of the applied force is usually procedure. You want to stress the unwelded sided the most and obviously the least on the seam
hey house great build but for all your hole transfers you should use ''transfer punches'' your holes will be dead on every time. thanx for your time to show us an affordable alternative
I’ve been working on making a version of gen4 adapted with a Shopsmith as the VFD instead of a separate motor. This removes the rotation capacity, but it saves money for those of us with woodworking investments.
@@HouseMadeUS No problem.I have watched all your videos, by far one of the most simple and best designs I've seen on a 2x72 set up! And a nother note .. I seen your video with the prototype fine tune tracking adjustment arm, and I have an Idea I think I'm using on mine, that I was wanting to run by you to see if would work on your design
Nice video, will be buying this at some point for sure. Suggestion: if you do something like this for a power hammer and shop press build, you may have a lot of business from people like me who are willing to undertake a DIY build but don’t have the confidence to do it without a ste by step instructions.
Hey thanks for the perspective on that. I always wonder if I could do another project like this so I am doing a forge press. I even have a sponsor for it now. Hope it goes as well as this one did. Thanks again Ivan. 💪🏻
@@HouseMadeUS great - one other thing directly related to the grinder, have you seen the diy magnet attachment some channels built for flattening blade material? It’s a platform that aligns with the grinder that has magnetic parts and slides in a horizontal fashion which makes it very easy to make perfectly flat sides on knife blanks. I think it would be a must have attachments for blade smiths, just an idea
Yes, I get asked this a lot. They are called surface grinding attachments. I will look into it to see what it takes, anything like that sounds like an engineering nightmare to me, but hey, I like a challenge 😁
I have never seen one brazed before. However I have heard of people doing this with success. Do you know anything about the strength rating of a braze versus a weld? I don't really know.
Thanks for the quick response! Brazing is strong enough but requires less heat. The reason I ask is that you expressed concern about the application of excess heat during spot welding causing deformation of the components resulting in misalignment? I can just as easily torch weld it with steel if others have had good results.
I really enjoyed watching this! I studied Machine Shop in high school many years ago, chiefly on a 13" South Bend lathe. I had to leave the trade because I eventually had to go into the Service. I'm sure you had your reasons though, but I'd wondered why you didn't use a coolant, such as varsol, while machining that aluminum piece on the Bridgepoint miller.
Hey I have a question for you directly I'm looking to by the gen4 very soon I see tho in the kit it shows the tube steel is that added in the package now? Or you still have to buy it yourself
I bought your plan, excellent job, and I' m in the process of building my sander. About the spring, the plan say: 4" extension, could you please tell me its lenght, when it isent stratch and diameter, about of curse. Thanks again for your excellent work, really mean it!!!!!
This is the one I use: Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing. www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-13-16-in-x-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Extension-Spring-2-Pack-15608/202045475
Thanks so much, unfortunately your link dosent work, "access denied". The plan says: "spring 4" extension", it means 4" when the spring is not stratched, right? Sorry for my silly question. Could you be so kind answer the following cause in the purchased planes I cant find these measures: Thikness of: Spring tab Tilting work rest table Tilting braket for the work rest table Thanks again for your 5 stars job, really mean it!!!
Ordered the kit, ordered the motor(back ordered) and was wondering if the vfd from the el cheapo version of the build would work with the Iron Horse motor from this version of the build? Gotta pay someone to do the welding, trying to make some of that up somewhere. I'm both a cheapskate, and a buy-once-cry-once guy, and those are the 2 wolves inside me.
Yes they are cross compatible. Just want to make sure you enclose that VFD or keep it out of the dusty environment. The one I originally used is still in use today. I use it more than the KBAC. And I like your 2 wolves, I share that same set of traits.
It works, but it’s not as clean. Those single fluted bits are just a pleasure to use. One of my favorite tools now. With countersinks I get a lot of chatter no matter what I do.
For those of us with Gen 3 setups, can you please sell just the new D-plate and work rest parts? I’d consider upgrading for the right price, likely leading towards a 2nd full build over time.
I'm so stoked , just joined the revolution, after earning my way up on a 1×30 4yrs now , thx brother !!!!
Yes!! Awesome man!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Nice workmanship! Also well done on the commentary, clear & simple explanations for us novices.
😂😂😂😂Dude you’re killing me, I can’t even pay attention to what you’re doing, makes me watch it again 👍👍👍 love it!
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Dude I think TH-cam doesnt like you're channel god knows why, but it's really hard you search your channel out. Spelled it perfect, And you were still like 9th from the top.
I just changed my channel name from House / Work to HouseMade. That might be why. Thanks for digging me up!
Do you still like doing house 🪠 work🧹?
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Just sub. Then look from his channel. 😊
I've just started to dabble in the world of knife making. I would love one of these belt grinders but money is tight right now. Love the video and will be looking forward to possibly getting one some day.
Dear Brian, when tapping by hand, you should relieve the pressure on your tap by regularly turning in reverse for say ¼ turn every 2 full turns. You can feel the swarf breaking off when you reverse turn. Despite doing hundreds of threads I have never snapped a tap. I like your design, much simpler than other iterations of this machine. Thanks for sharing.
Heck yeah man. I don't plan on building a 2x72 any time soon, but still enjoyed watching this build greatly.
Thank you James!! 💪🏻😁
@@HouseMadeUS watching redbeards ops is how you ended up in my recommended videos. I'm sure I'm not alone in that.
Just put my first belt on the revolution 2x72, tracked really good within first 5 min of adjustment, as a fabricator this build was awesome, great plans and instructions, thanks brian for taking the time to develop this sweet machine!!!!
Hell yeah man! Glad it went well and you enjoyed the build. Cheers! 💪🏻😎
Brian, the way you use the minor errors that occurred in your build process to educate the viewer is exceptional! We'll all run into these things and having you walk us through how you resolved those issues are a tremendous help. At least for me it is. As someone who's taught others for over 30 years, I can give you high props for the depth of your communication/education of those who will purchase your product. So, many thanks for using your minor errors to help us through the build process. I'm not quite ready yet but I've been watching you since you began.
Thank you for your dedication to this project. And, you're right, these grinders will be used in many ways, maybe the least of which may be Knife building. I use grinders often in my shop in designing several products I'm bringing to market as well. Your's is, without question, THE best 2 x 72" Grinder on ALL sources I've looked for guidance, and the kit, great job on that. Laser cutting is probably your biggest cost but I'm betting it's been well worth it for all. It definitely will be for me!!
I wasn't sure I could build this until I saw that you have the same oil can that I do. Thanks!
It's an important tool! 😁
Thanks!
I was able 2 fix my mess up 2day I drilled 3/8 holes in the reviving tube , I just used the other side n drilled tge 5/16 hole then tapped with the 3/8 tap , loving it bro thx again
Ahh yes. Gotta drill 5/16 first! Glad you got it sorted. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Just finishing the Gen 4 ! Motor and vfd next ! Thx Brian for responding to me while building
You got it, Travis. Hope you enjoy the rest of the build!
Hi Brian. Great Belt Sander. Just bought the Plans and I have already purchased enough Material from watching the Video. Can’t wait to get started. I have been wanting a good Belt Sander for a while now. I never saw any I really liked until I saw yours. Anyway, Thanks for coming up with the design and making the Plans available to all of us poor Home Hobby Shop Guys and Gals 👍
You're welcome, thank you Joey.
Sorry to resurrect a year old comment: what was your build materials cost (ya know, with steel prices what they are), and how long did this project take you?
You are the pinnacle of engineering creativity.
Thank you my friend!
Your printed plans have been outstanding. I just finished building my today. Now just need to take it apart and paint it. I’ve been fabricating for over 20 years and this project definitely tested my machining skills. Lol. Thanks to all the details in your plans. Keep up the good work.
20 years and that tested you?
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Next week I will pull the trigger on this. I have been saving and checking out all the big name grinders. This allows me to use my tig welder and put my own touches on it. Thanks for the good videos.
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it.
Trigger pulled ! Waiting with welder on and tig torch with sharp tungsten electrode. I'm really excited man my little 1x30 will be used for other knife processes. Good day to all !
Just ordered the ultimate bundle yesterday. This is my 4th time ~ total watch thru ~ and I AM READY & STOKED.
Love your content and how open you are to your knowledge and skills for the DIY'er.
Sty Frosy my friend and hope to put up some content of my build here on the "tubes"
YOU SIR... Are the man. Thank You!
I can't believe your dedication to your fanbase and customer service. I had a question that I emailed you, and you got right back to me with the answer, when you could just have said go watch the video, which I did also. I got the set of plans today, (just to start wrapping my mind around it all), I plan on ordering the bundle soon, (with knifetalk10, inside podcast joke LOL), when my taxes come in. I appreciate the time that you've taken to make this video. It had to have taken you a month of editing, wow. But your job is also making content and that helps pay the bills and I am glad to be part of your circle. Thank you for all you do, Brian you are the best. Just my thoughts, from a Guy in Tucson
Thank you Guy, I appreciate your support of my work. This project is truly a passion project for me. Every day I wake up to messages in my inbox, questions, pictures of both grinder builds and the things made with it. Its become such a huge part of my life. Thank you again for helping me keep going!! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am sure it will help a lot of people. Awesome image quality.
Thank you Kewyn! Cheers! ⚡️
Brian great job all the way around.! The printed templates, printed instructions along with this video made for a very successful build. I will add that you really need to buy the $10 HF tap and die kit as the need to continue tapping thru both sides of the tracking mechanism is crucial. My expensive taps wouldn’t allow that to happen.
Anyone with reservations about this unit, rest assured that it is a beast once done right.
Really beautiful machine. It's ideal for my workshop. I will copy this one.
Dreaming here - it would be an incredible addition to add a protractor to the work surface and laser guide... Fantastic video. I really enjoyed your project even though my shop is lacking too much to make this and do it justice.
Yes that is a great idea.
Yeah, it's WAY easier to build a hundred dollar belt sander if you already have a hundred thousand dollar machine shop.
I know nothing about machining or welding but I thoroughly enjoyed watching you fabricate this awesome machine.
⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️Thank you Peter!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
I love how after he welds he blows on it as if it’s gonna help in anyway. It’s funny to me because I do the same shit sometimes then think to myself “why did I just do that” haha. Great video.
It doesn't help!? 😂😂😂 reflex I guess. Thanks for watching. 👊🏻
Thanks for sharing... I really enjoyed watching
Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great video. Thanks for muting the machine sounds. My neighbor wanted me thrown out on the street for making to much noise - all I was doing was listening to TH-cam - How To videos. ;-)
Haha! I get annoyed by it when I watch other tooling videos so why wouldn’t I make that small adjustment for my viewers!? 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting. It really helps support my work. 💪🏻😁
@@HouseMadeUS My hope is others follow your excellent example.
BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the video! Looking into the kit.
My 2 x 72 has replaced so many tools in my shop. An amazing tool!
Agreed! Great tool to own.
Great video Brian!!! The step by step process really focuses on detail and that’s a really good thing!! Congrats !!!!
Thank you my friend! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Do not forget to always activate the Arabic language. Your channel is very wonderful and distinctive. I am from Egypt. I follow you. I wish you good luck and thank you 💟💟💟
I’m not sure how to do this. Do you know? TH-cam only will do English it seems like. Thank you Mohamed. I appreciate you! 💪🏻😁
@@HouseMadeUS Thank you and I wish you luck and lasting success
Cool build, Brian! Wish this was around when I was building my first 2x72 a few years ago! 😜
Every workshop needs three! 😎 thanks for watching. 💪🏻😁
I am waiting for this video for a long time. I know it's coming out during the middle of this march.
Glad you like it!
@@HouseMadeUS What is the size of your belt grinder pivot bolt and where did you get yours from please tell it would be really helpful
hey @House / Work for the base assembly (46:00 mark) if you add a 3.75" sleeve to go on that bolt between the tubes, and a nut to lock it down, it could make everything stay together perfectly while you weld
Great idea! I'll be trying that for mine.
I just went ahead and assembled the pivot plates, and risers per plans and tacked in place, to the reciever tubes, and base plate, didnt do the all thread, just got all parts in their final resting place and rolled with it
Ordered. Received. Working for it.
Thank you!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Buying one in a few days
Such a nice piece of equipment! 👍
Everybody needs one…
Before buying this sander I would use a rotary sander th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3Pc2vLXfcgM5oIpF1iYcIWyFhHUC-G6v and didn't see the need for a belt sander. Boy was I wrong. this belt sander does the job quickly and gives a professional finish to the wood work.
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I'm gonna make one of these to clean parts at my work
Awesome. Thank you.
Just ordered this the other day. I can't wait. Been using a 1/3 hp 4x36. I make hammers and other tools. Some knives. A 4x36 is terrible... so slow so weak. Had my eye on one of your grinder builds for some time now. Def best option for me. I wanted to build my own but don't have the free time to actually sit down and make prints. Thank you brian, For creating this beautiful machine.
Right on man, thank you for your support. I really appreciate it.
We use a mix of brass and steel. Brass is really hard to come by lately. The steel ones we use are similar to the brass in wearability.
@@HouseMadeUS yeah thats an oddball part. I ended up getting some nylon washers the same size just not as thick. So 2 stacked. Im gonna test em out and see how they work. There much cheaper than the brass. 10 bucks for 100.
And thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your creation, making video tutorials to follow during the build, and being an all round good dude. I can say that I'm getting better at drilling and tapping holes, namely, keeping the darm tap square with the work! But, I just finished the last hole, and wish I had more to do... guess I'll have to build that file guide for perfect bevels and false edges. Maybe I'll make it out of steel ;)
Appreciate ya Brian, thanks again
Hey Brian, nice one! Too bad you don't ship abroad; I'd be your first happy customer from France, for sure!
We ship to France all the time now: housemade.us/products/european-only-ultimate-revolution-2x72-build-bundle
@@HouseMadeUS Awesome! I’m checking it out like pronto!!!
I use it for my job and I am a shoe repair person, grinding leather sole and so on thank you
Nice build and looks really simple, I would suggest adding a handle to the top of the tensioning arm for ease of changing belts
Definitely a great add-on. I have designed a few, Ill have to refine it and get it out there. Thanks Jeff!
Good suggestion, I put a handle on the tracking pillar parallel to the reciever tube myself
Rad video Bryan, diffidently gonna have this going while I'm putting mine together!
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Yeah man! It's on the way!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Dream machine. Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for watching and commenting. It means a lot. 🙏🏼
Hello there from Scotland, Glasgow to be precise, loved your video, thanks for the time & effort you made to make it, & for the clear precice instructions, I will be ordering one off your top of the range kits, & plans, I'm now off to watch more off your videos, cheers again, PS, I subscribed after 5 minutes into this, its the Dogs.
Thank you Les!! It’s a fun project and a tool of a lifetime. - Cheers from Sunny Florida! 🤩
@@HouseMadeUS Cheers
what is the name of the software to make the conceptual design
I'm impressed, you did some great engineering here. I'm going to try one of your projects I just suck at welding LOL, Its been a handicap for me maybe I'll get a little practice on this cool project. I made a conveyer for one of the machines I build last year, it was a painful process I don't have the knowledge of the motors and stuff so thats been a new study and the only thing lacking to finish that project. I appreciate every part of this project. would be a good one for me because you've worked out the points that someone would stump their toe with. I have a machine shop tooled up really well but this is a great project a person could do in their garage with basic stuff. I can go on about this but I'm just glad I ran across this thank you for sharing. I'll be ordering some of your stuff
Very impressive video! I will be ordering a kit.
Thank you!! 💪🏻😁
I use a hook spanner in the chuck key pilot holes when tapping holes with my drill chuck.
Great suggestion
Fantastic! I do suggest at steps "body assy to hinges and base". a wood spacer in place to help hold hinge rounds square helps a lot, also used wood spacers for the risers to keep them evenly spaced, once assembly and is welded up they come off easy.
Awesome video!! Thanks
Thank you so much!
Amazing project! Funny that the main plate was upside down though, your logo is now H / M!
It would be nice if you described the bolts you use for each part. Other than the page in your plans (page 52) I don't see any references. For example when you attach the two feet to the D-plate what size bolts and washers did you use? Just think it would help a lot if you talk about each bolt you use for each hole in detail as several bolts can go in a few different places. Enjoy doing the build so far.
Check page 32. It describes the platen hardware in detail. Thanks for supporting my work.
Very nice work. Thanks for your time
Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼
This beast is just awesome! And at $424.00 it's not a bad price considering most of these high-end quality built belt sanders are well over a thousand dollars. I like that you have to source the motor and the VFD. Depending on its purpose, you can buy the appropriate size motor for it. You can also buy second-hand motors much cheaper than new ones. I wish I had the money to buy one for myself because of the laser cutting you will get precise and accurate parts. I was planning to build my own someday, but I may start saving to purchase the bundle. Great project!!
Thank you!! 🙌🏻
Can't wait to start build on one. Hope it comes soon
Boxed up and most are out the door early this week. 💪🏻😁
@@HouseMadeUS cool man
Hi , is there any chance to get the plans in Metrics? I live in Spain, thanks nice video 👍
Pointless question. What brand is that blue bench vise I saw at around 22:30?
It's from Harbor Freight, not too expensive. www.harborfreight.com/5-in-multipurpose-vise-with-anvil-61163.html
I made a 24 inch belt sander. Nothing like the quality of yours.
Unpacking my gen 4, do I need to still soak the tube steel if it came with the kit?
Not necessary but I like to have clean steel to weld. Cleaner
1:10:00 "You wanna grab your knob..." My inner 12 yr old snorted all over that one.
Great video, by the way. Got my kit today, and watching this a few times to get my head around it.
😂😂😂
Excellent work Brian ☺️
Thank you Eric!!! 💪🏻😁
First time I've seen this would be interested in seeing how much the entire kit would cost..is that something you could share..??
Sure, all the pricing is available on our website www.HouseMade.us
Do you use industrial 30% vinegar or just std household vinegar?
Standard household vinegar.
Not certain if it has been mentioned yet, but isn't it dangerous to mix vinegar and ammonia (Windex)?
If so... you may want to throw an edit recommending a respirator for that cleaning process.
Put a 3 ¾ spacer at the top and snugg the bolt to hold while tacking and final weld.
That vinegar bath looks like it's straight off the set of those SAW torture movies from the early 2000s
It smells like a pickle though! 😆
Awesome.. Pity can't get it in South Africa but I guess if I get the plans I might have the parts cut here....
Yes we include the DXF cut sheets so that can happen where we don't ship. Thank you Dewald.
If I were to use a gas strut pushing up from underneath (attached near the tracking knob). Would you have a recommended pressure (in neutons) for the gas strut?
30-40lbs is standard. I use a 60lb spring.
@@HouseMadeUS so when you say 40lb are referring to about 176n?
When doing anything structural having the seam inside or opposite of the applied force is usually procedure. You want to stress the unwelded sided the most and obviously the least on the seam
Good point.
hey house great build but for all your hole transfers you should use ''transfer punches'' your holes will be dead on every time. thanx for your time to show us an affordable alternative
I’ll get me a set! Thanks for the suggestion. Sheets Shawn! 💪🏻😁
definitely...look for the Spellmaco brand...they are the most accurate and keep their tip longer. Nice build
Love your work brother.
Thank you so much Omar.
How much would a pre cut kit cost me? Would love to have a grinder like that. Thanks.......
Hello James, we have kits up on the website: www.HouseMade.us - thank you.
I’ve been working on making a version of gen4 adapted with a Shopsmith as the VFD instead of a separate motor. This removes the rotation capacity, but it saves money for those of us with woodworking investments.
I was waiting for the gen 4 video thanks man for this amazing project ❤️🙏
Thank you!! Glad you are watching. 💪🏻😁
Use rubber cement to glue your paper templates to your metal when shaping to size any cut materials
Sorry if this has been asked but I can't figure out what the tapped holes on the Platten bracket are used for in this design.
Thanks, outstanding work.
Many thanks!
I'm currently working on my own build .. I noticed on the plans you have 9" receiver tubes and in the video you mentioned they are 10"
Good catch. They are 9” in the build. Thank you.
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No problem.I have watched all your videos, by far one of the most simple and best designs I've seen on a 2x72 set up!
And a nother note .. I seen your video with the prototype fine tune tracking adjustment arm, and I have an Idea I think I'm using on mine, that I was wanting to run by you to see if would work on your design
Any chance you are just building the whole things for sell?
Unfortunately not at this time. Just don't have the manpower.
How is a 2 by 72 any better than a standard 6 inch stationary belt sander?
Nice video, will be buying this at some point for sure. Suggestion: if you do something like this for a power hammer and shop press build, you may have a lot of business from people like me who are willing to undertake a DIY build but don’t have the confidence to do it without a ste by step instructions.
Hey thanks for the perspective on that. I always wonder if I could do another project like this so I am doing a forge press. I even have a sponsor for it now. Hope it goes as well as this one did. Thanks again Ivan. 💪🏻
@@HouseMadeUS great - one other thing directly related to the grinder, have you seen the diy magnet attachment some channels built for flattening blade material?
It’s a platform that aligns with the grinder that has magnetic parts and slides in a horizontal fashion which makes it very easy to make perfectly flat sides on knife blanks. I think it would be a must have attachments for blade smiths, just an idea
Yes, I get asked this a lot. They are called surface grinding attachments. I will look into it to see what it takes, anything like that sounds like an engineering nightmare to me, but hey, I like a challenge 😁
Awesome Build 👍👍👍
I don’t have a MIG….I have gas set up. Would you recommend brazing?
I have never seen one brazed before. However I have heard of people doing this with success. Do you know anything about the strength rating of a braze versus a weld? I don't really know.
Thanks for the quick response! Brazing is strong enough but requires less heat. The reason I ask is that you expressed concern about the application of excess heat during spot welding causing deformation of the components resulting in misalignment? I can just as easily torch weld it with steel if others have had good results.
I really enjoyed watching this! I studied Machine Shop in high school many years ago, chiefly on a 13" South Bend lathe. I had to leave the trade because I eventually had to go into the Service.
I'm sure you had your reasons though, but I'd wondered why you didn't use a coolant, such as varsol, while machining that aluminum piece on the Bridgepoint miller.
Saving starts now. Hopefully will have enough in the spring.
Awesome. Thank you! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
I just snagged mine
How do you "solidify" a weld, what does that mean?
You wave your solidify machine at it. Boom, done.
Hey I have a question for you directly I'm looking to by the gen4 very soon I see tho in the kit it shows the tube steel is that added in the package now? Or you still have to buy it yourself
Hello Alban, this is an older video. We include the tube steel in the kit now. Thank you.
on that grinder tool, if you make it rotate the other rotation, does it send the sparks the other way?
Yes that is a great feature.
I bought your plan, excellent job, and I' m in the process of building my sander.
About the spring, the plan say:
4" extension,
could you please tell me its lenght, when it isent stratch and diameter, about of curse.
Thanks again for your excellent work, really mean it!!!!!
This is the one I use: Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-13-16-in-x-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Extension-Spring-2-Pack-15608/202045475
Thanks so much, unfortunately your link dosent work, "access denied".
The plan says: "spring 4" extension", it means 4" when the spring is not stratched, right? Sorry for my silly question.
Could you be so kind answer the following cause in the purchased planes I cant find these measures:
Thikness of:
Spring tab
Tilting work rest table
Tilting braket for the work rest table
Thanks again for your 5 stars job, really mean it!!!
Any idea of What the model number is of the motor? Thanks in advance
Links are down in the description. 🤙🏻
Ordered the kit, ordered the motor(back ordered) and was wondering if the vfd from the el cheapo version of the build would work with the Iron Horse motor from this version of the build? Gotta pay someone to do the welding, trying to make some of that up somewhere. I'm both a cheapskate, and a buy-once-cry-once guy, and those are the 2 wolves inside me.
Yes they are cross compatible. Just want to make sure you enclose that VFD or keep it out of the dusty environment. The one I originally used is still in use today. I use it more than the KBAC. And I like your 2 wolves, I share that same set of traits.
Thanks for the response!
@@astormofwrenches5555 can you estimate for me the additional cost you paid beyond the grinder kit? That would be motor, VFD and wheels? Thanks!
Brian I am still struggling to purchase your plan, in my recent attempt the system told my it cant be shipped to my destination.
Send me an email with your address and I can quote the shipping to you. Brian@housemade.us
Would a countersink bit work the same as the single fluted chamfer bit?
It works, but it’s not as clean. Those single fluted bits are just a pleasure to use. One of my favorite tools now. With countersinks I get a lot of chatter no matter what I do.
@@HouseMadeUS is there a certain degree or size you purchase I see a few on Amazon that are similar to the one you use I really appreciate it
I have this one in both 3/8 and 1/2 amzn.to/3viTMzj
nice work
For those of us with Gen 3 setups, can you please sell just the new D-plate and work rest parts?
I’d consider upgrading for the right price, likely leading towards a 2nd full build over time.
Does the plan come with the templates for every piece or only what doesn't come in the kit?
Yes every part has a printable template, including the holes for the tube steel. Thank you. - Brian
why not just buy receiver tubing to save the seam removal?
Cost and availability mostly
Hi Brian when I go to order one it says doesn’t ship to Ireland I was just wondering is there anyway to get it to Ireland
Make sure to shop in the EU section: housemade.us/products/european-only-ultimate-revolution-2x72-build-bundle
Do you sell just the runners/bearings as a pack?
housemade.us/products/gen-5-revolution-wheel-set