belt grinder NEED advice
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belt grinder NEED advice
Someone locally selling old Montana Belt grinder with two 6"belts, possibly in working conditions. Need some advise what to look for when I go to check it out.
6"belts wide enough for nowadays skis?
Any advice
Of course right now I don't really need it, but for the price I will keep it for the future
6"belts wide enough for nowadays skis?
Any advice
Of course right now I don't really need it, but for the price I will keep it for the future
Last edited by MadRussian on Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Well, like anything, try to start it up and see what happens. If it doesn't start and you're electrically savvy, try to find where the problem is and how much it'll take to fix.
Motors on stuff like that are probably expensive. I'm looking at about $1000 or more to buy just parts to build one.
Make sure the axles the wheels run on are straight don't wobble.
Motors on stuff like that are probably expensive. I'm looking at about $1000 or more to buy just parts to build one.
Make sure the axles the wheels run on are straight don't wobble.
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Looks to be in pretty good shape (assuming its mechanically sound). Mine was a disaster when I got it and required an entire rebuild/restoration (I have a good thread on here all about it).
If it's three phase pass on it, unless you want to get a new motor for it. The autofeeds look really nice (I just made an autofeed for my grinder)
Don't worry about new belts, there are a few places online to get belts made to any size for very cheap (I get mine through Econoway). Mine uses 8" wide belts, 80" hoop length, and its like $15 for a ceramic belt.
Does it come with any binding bridges? (I'm looking for one)
If it's three phase pass on it, unless you want to get a new motor for it. The autofeeds look really nice (I just made an autofeed for my grinder)
Don't worry about new belts, there are a few places online to get belts made to any size for very cheap (I get mine through Econoway). Mine uses 8" wide belts, 80" hoop length, and its like $15 for a ceramic belt.
Does it come with any binding bridges? (I'm looking for one)
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Haha. Well... I did actually make a bridge this past weekend, and it works ok... but not great. I'm going to make a new one with shallower ramps (my ramps were too steep and my motor isn't powerful enough). But if I could just find a real one to buy, I could get back to actual ski making, instead of ski-tool-making!Damon wrote: Sean - you built an autofeed from scratch, but looking to buy a bridge? come on man!
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rockaukum wrote:First check the power supply. Single phase 220 or three phase. Converters are not cheap even if you build one. Width depends on the ski size, If yoour ski is no wider than 6" you would be okay.
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I was told currently 3 phase 220, but machine European and can be easily wired to single face with simple switch replacement . Not sure how much it's true I am not electrician.
electrical fail.MadRussian wrote: I was told currently 3 phase 220, but machine European and can be easily wired to single face with simple switch replacement . Not sure how much it's true I am not electrician.
3 phase is 3 phase, unless you run it through a converter. you can usually go 120-->220 and vice versa by changing the wiring (of a single phase motor).
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update to this old thread.
Back in 2010 I missed this grinder. While I was thinking somebody snatch it from under my nose. Later on I met the guy under different circumstances. Last week unexpectedly he called ....and I got the machine. Unfortunately price was bit higher from two years ago but small price to pay for lesson learned: If you find something you going to need for a great price don't think shoot first ask questions later.
Back in 2010 I missed this grinder. While I was thinking somebody snatch it from under my nose. Later on I met the guy under different circumstances. Last week unexpectedly he called ....and I got the machine. Unfortunately price was bit higher from two years ago but small price to pay for lesson learned: If you find something you going to need for a great price don't think shoot first ask questions later.
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