Hey David! Glad you like the rest! That thing worked pretty darn good for me. I made sure to bolt down the grinder or clamp down the base of the grinder when using it, since it's so heavy with the rest on there. Can't wait to see the work you turn out with this grinder!
I have the Multi tool attachment on my craftsman 6'------ 1\3rd hp and I tried to freehand bevel of knife and now getting work rest on somehow..I want uniformity...How them guys get such nice bevels freehand,amazing..Wish mine came with work rest..
Love yours...You know,This guy n you tube making knives made his own 2x72 grinder out of WOOD.....The main wheel is huge and an I BEAM is his work rest to slide jig...Everyone asking him for video on the grinder rather than his knives.lol..Huge wooden wheel,biggest I seen and reliable tracking...He used a board with hinges like a door he flaps to sandwich belts on..lol...
Thanks for sharing this video. Very useful. I'd love to have the contact info for the guy that made the work rest for you. I have this same grinder, and that aluminum work rest is horrible.
Very good question! Im interested in trying this on my Palmgren that I just got. anybody have reason for NOT trying this? would it strain the electric motor? I'm not an electrician. Just wondering.
No, I left them on. I would like to figure out a way to remove the wheels so I could try different sizes, but have been worried that I would break it and not be able to easily reassemble.
@@davidevans5961 I just received my grinder yesterday and I'm in the process of removing some of the guard, and I agree with you about the wheels. This seems like a good grinder though, thanks for the informative videos and ideas!
@@camn6978 hope it helps! I have had mine for about 6 months now and have made several knives. I really want a 2x72 with a speed control, but for the price this has been a good investment for me. Would love to see what you make!
Your Work Plate that you had made puts too must strain on the frame of that sander since the frame will be supporting all of the weight. I did something similar but I added adjustable legs to it so the weight of the work table and weight of the material you are working with, plus the weight of your hands will be forced down on the bench top and not on the frame of the sander. I have removed the guards as well, but I have yet to remove the top cast aluminum to gain access to the top wheel. Not sure if I am going to do that on mine until the warranty is expired. Since these are cheep sanders I am not expecting them to last very long, so I did buy one with a good warranty and I expect to have it be replaced through the warranty. That is why I have not removed any of the framing from around the belt. Now if I find a used one for real cheep, that one I will heavily modify. I will make a video of mine soon. I have yet to make any metal working videos because I am still too much of a rookie. But here soon.
Hey David! Glad you like the rest! That thing worked pretty darn good for me. I made sure to bolt down the grinder or clamp down the base of the grinder when using it, since it's so heavy with the rest on there. Can't wait to see the work you turn out with this grinder!
JKeetonKnives hi J. Do you make these work rest for 2x42 grinders? If so can you send me your contact info.
dmeadows16 hey man, I do not. Sorry about that.
I like the angle support you JB Welded on. Nice, adds stiffness. I'd do the same, once I get around to modifying mine.
Thanks for sharing this.
Thats what she said.....
Thanks for the modification ideas !
Harbor freight used to have a router control I use on my craftsman 2/42 so far working good on speed control
that's great to hear!
This was a good video.
Thank you Albert!
Super 😍😍😍
I have the Multi tool attachment on my craftsman 6'------ 1\3rd hp and I tried to freehand bevel of knife and now getting work rest on somehow..I want uniformity...How them guys get such nice bevels freehand,amazing..Wish mine came with work rest..
Love yours...You know,This guy n you tube making knives made his own 2x72 grinder out of WOOD.....The main wheel is huge and an I BEAM is his work rest to slide jig...Everyone asking him for video on the grinder rather than his knives.lol..Huge wooden wheel,biggest I seen and reliable tracking...He used a board with hinges like a door he flaps to sandwich belts on..lol...
Thanks for sharing this video. Very useful. I'd love to have the contact info for the guy that made the work rest for you. I have this same grinder, and that aluminum work rest is horrible.
Did you need to remove the bottom contact wheel to cut off the guard?
Why don't you connect a variac for $100 to the motor for speed reduction?
Very good question! Im interested in trying this on my Palmgren that I just got. anybody have reason for NOT trying this? would it strain the electric motor? I'm not an electrician. Just wondering.
J. Keeton Knives made the work rest for me - I'm very happy with it. His channel is here: ua-cam.com/channels/3kPIyZ5Rb8TQfWNk94kukQ.html
I'm considering this sander.
Curious how it held up over the last 4 years?
I have since given it to a friend and moved to a 2x72, but my buddy says it's still cranking away.
have you looked into adding a speed controller on the motor
Moment Of Faith I haven’t. Not sure it would be worthwhile given that it is only 1/3 HP. Would be interesting to know if anyone has.
use a simple speed controller switch.
Hey! Who made the work rest for you? I might be looking for something similar
See comments below. 😁
Where did you get your work table made. I'd like to get one for my Palmgren 2x42?
See link in comments above - J Keeton Knives made it for me.
Quick question is the nut clockwise or counter clockwise I have a bucktool with the same problem.
I don't know - I haven't removed it.
David Evans Ok that what I did cut around the the lower wheel
Do you still have that rest from red beard? Have you moved up to the 2x72. If so are you interested in selling that rest from Red Beard?
Hi Ricardo - I have indeed moved to a 2x72 but passed along my 2x42 to a good friend.
@@davidevans5961 thanks for the response and great you moved on and paid it forward. When I get good enough I plan on moving to the 2x72 as well.
Did you remove the wheels before cutting the guards off? Thanks
No, I left them on. I would like to figure out a way to remove the wheels so I could try different sizes, but have been worried that I would break it and not be able to easily reassemble.
@@davidevans5961 I just received my grinder yesterday and I'm in the process of removing some of the guard, and I agree with you about the wheels. This seems like a good grinder though, thanks for the informative videos and ideas!
@@camn6978 hope it helps! I have had mine for about 6 months now and have made several knives. I really want a 2x72 with a speed control, but for the price this has been a good investment for me. Would love to see what you make!
@@camn6978 now that you have had yours for a bit. Do you like it?
Your Work Plate that you had made puts too must strain on the frame of that sander since the frame will be supporting all of the weight. I did something similar but I added adjustable legs to it so the weight of the work table and weight of the material you are working with, plus the weight of your hands will be forced down on the bench top and not on the frame of the sander. I have removed the guards as well, but I have yet to remove the top cast aluminum to gain access to the top wheel. Not sure if I am going to do that on mine until the warranty is expired. Since these are cheep sanders I am not expecting them to last very long, so I did buy one with a good warranty and I expect to have it be replaced through the warranty. That is why I have not removed any of the framing from around the belt. Now if I find a used one for real cheep, that one I will heavily modify. I will make a video of mine soon. I have yet to make any metal working videos because I am still too much of a rookie. But here soon.
Thanks for the comments and ideas! I'd love to see how you set yours up and what modifications you make. Please share!
JB Weld lmfao!
I know, I don't weld. I'm trying to learn. But for whatever it's worth, the JBWeld epoxy has held rock-solid over hundreds of hours of use.
JB Weld is very good metal epoxy. Nothing to scoff at.
Fab up a piece of aluminum angle and have someone tig it on there for you. The vibration will cause the JB weld to release eventually.