Belt grinder part 5: Platen frame and tensioning lever

Описание: This is the fifth video in a series of building a belt grinder -- specifically, an "imperialized" 2x72 inch version of Phil Vandelay's 75x2000mm belt grinder. My playlist for this build is at    • Belt Grinder part 1: Materials intro and V...   .

Phil's build playlist is at    • Building a Machinists Belt Grinder - The T...   and his plans are available from https://www.etsy.com/listing/823825577 .

Here, I make the platen frame (with its two platen wheels) and the tensioning lever for the tracking wheel. I'm then able to install a belt and try it out for the first time!

Red Label grinder belts that I'm using: https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/pro...


Key sections:
00:00 Introduction
04:15 Demo of it's first running (45 degree setting), then 15, 30, 90
05:45 Go back in time to start making the parts
06:30 Platen wheel spacers
06:45 Mockup with wood platen frame (take 1 & 2)
11:31 Starting the metal platen frame machining
17:20 Notching the platen frame for 15, 22.5, 30, 45, 90 degree adjustments
23:28 Making the tensioning lever
25:14 Cutting the angle locking slot in the platen frame
26:09 Marking and drilling the tensioning lever plunger lock holes
26:36 Making a brass handle and knob
27:31 Cosmetic triangle cutouts in the platen frame
28:23 Powder coating and shimming tensioner arm dovetail
28:50 Wrapping up and next steps