Building a 2x72 Belt Grinder From A Kit

I picked up this Revolution 2x72 belt grinder kit from Housemade Industrial. It cost about half of a production model belt grinder and took 8 or 9 hours to build. I wanted one of these to do some knife making, clean up blacksmith and metalworking projects, and to use for some of the Jeep fabrication work I do from time to time. I think it will be a great tool for the woodworking shop also. I made this video is to show my experience building up the belt grinder. If you are interested in getting one or building one, check out the Housemade YouTube channel below

[fcschoenthal]

Thanks for the build video and the link to HouseMade. I've always wanted to get into metalworking and have bookmarked these for when I do. Hopefully you'll give an update in the future as to how it's working out for you. - Chris

[MCsCreations]

Man, what an amazing work! Really well done!!! 😃
Unfortunately there aren't kits like that here in Brazil... But some day I'm going to get one, I just don't know how yet. 😂
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[tomsdreamshopworx]

Nice! Love the ammo box idea. I have watched lots of his video and had not seen that.

[kurtbilinski]

Be sure to also consider Jer Schmidt's design. After viewing many different grinder videos, I went with his hand am extremely happy with it!

[MichaelJeffers]

I like the HM because it flips over on it's side for surface grinding, but I liked Jeremy Schmidt's stationary table, so I incorporated both into my DIY build. The HM would be so much more functional if the user didn't have to pull out the table just to put it back in after the unit is flipped sideways.

[mr.ranyhomemade]

Good morning
I saw your very nice explanation
I wondering if it works because I bought a single-phase VFD and motor single phase too.
Thanks

[Oklahoma]

I’m ordering mine Monday! Very excited! Been using a 1x30 Harbor Freight to make knives. Ready to take the next step to a big boy grinder and my skill level is too. I do lots of other metal work as well, but just a hobby guy. I was pumped to see that a guy with about my welding skill level did well assembling it. I am impressed with the job you did! Seems like a solid machine for half the price once you include some sweat equity. Good job!

[mr.ranyhomemade]

Hi, my friend looking at your show that great video especially the belt grinder 2x72.
I just wondering about motor names RPM, HP, and VFD name, please?
I making the body of the Belt grinder Almost finished but in stuck with the motor and VFD, what cost?
I'm leaving so far but I want something good
I'm looking forward to thank

[jamesonkruger]

I really want one of these. But how often do you rotate it to horizontal? Would you do this again or buy the vevor for $900?

[lehoang]

Can I have the detailed drawing please? I really need it. I don't have this machine where I live.

[tiborfeher]

Hi, I really like your belt grinder. I saw your video and I would like to ask you how much the Belt Grinder 3x79 or 2x72 kit costs and whether you would possibly send it to Germany and if "yes" then for how much. I am writing to you from Germany. Kind regards

[Killermo]

Which of their recommended motor and vfd options did you get?

[ars]

Please, how can I get the dimensions? I can't rotate it, especially ninety-five degrees.

[scottydntno]

I bought their PDF files and built one from scratch. You DO NOT have to be AS accurate as he makes it seem. So don't be scared if your welds aren't super perfect nor your alignment.

[ppatel]

Sir I would like make it at home so can you give me technical details that is all dimensions for making it thank you sir