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As an improvement suggestion would be to make a deeper D plate so the wheels and the tool arm are farther apart. This will allow for a person with large hands to work the left side of the platen without hitting the tool arm. Dan

I did a little reading on high resolution plasma cutting and yes, one of those machines would do a fine job.

Hi Leon,

Thanks for joining us.

Dan

Based on my build I'd like to suggest some improvements. In no particular order. 1. It would be nice if the drive wheel had an offset hub. It's certainly on the motor shaft and the key is locked down, but when up against a 3/8" plate there's only maybe 1.5" of usable shaft. 2. Have a place to mount ...

Hi Phil,

Nice to have you here. I've been to Redcliff before. You'd be just down the highway from Jim Clow. He's up in Tilley.

Dan

Some more pictures. The 12" wheel is on and the Craftsman Work Mate has been thoroughly re-worked. Dan

The electric motor is the heart of any grinder build. Unfortunately, there many different types and sizes or motors, mechanical and electrical properties. Everything from, drip proof to totally enclosed, pump and compressor motors to DC motors found in treadmills. Dozens of physical and electrical p...

Welcome Dan!

Nice to see you here. Good luck on your build.

Dan

Hi T,

Welcome. If you need any help. Give a shout.

Dan

Hi my name is Dan. I like to make knives and other tools. This is brainchild of sorts that I hope will grow into a remarkable project with the participation of the many talent makers out there.

Wishing you all the best!

Dan