Ameribrade Fastback 2 x 72 Grinder Review w Timestamps
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Күн бұрынSurprised by its speed I dig in and take a close look at Ameribrade's Fastback 2 x 72 grinder and many of its accessories. Is it worth the money? Here's my opinion after using it. *Note: I received a 10% discount on this grinder in exchange for a review.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro and Disclosure
0:33 Timelapse Assembly And Jibba Jabba
3:20 Key Features
3:40 Pedestal and Casters Likes And Dislikes
4:53 Workrest
5:27 Horizontal Tilt
5:44 Lockdown Wheels!
6:08 Tracking Test, Forward And Reverse
7:23 Platen and Ceramic Mod
8:39 Small Wheel Attachment
9:26 Motor Torque Test - Bogging?
11:35 Motor is How Fast?
14:28 Grinding Stuff
15:14 Summary: Pros and Cons (Khans)
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@zirconia21 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta get me one of those, and a power hammer, and a forge, an anvil... a hammer,... a life.
@nickdemuro1858 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve put this in my cart at least a dozen times over the past month but just couldn’t hit submit… I think I’m ready for the commitment. Thanks man!
@ilmbutton 3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video! Thanks for sharing! Cant wait to see more projects:)
@travisodom4600 Ай бұрын
Great video and very informative. Thanks for sharing, I’ve been wanting one of these for a while
@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын
A phenomenal machine sir!
@jeffhicks8428 11 ай бұрын
GREAT video man. This is for sure one of the best reviews of anything I've seen on youtube. Ameribrade shoulda given you 20% off for this review. Great stuff.
@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty impressive tool, dude! Fantastic! 😃 Congrats!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@zaken1235 2 жыл бұрын
I bought this about 2 years before you did and I am in the same boat. A few nitpicks like the platen wheels and platen getting hot and the small wheel arm eating a few belts when using smaller wheels than the frame. Eric was also super helpful when I was in contact with him with my questions and concerns. Overall I love it. I've used more than a few different grinders over the years and this is by far the best value for what you pay, so many simple and elegant features built into it. I plan on getting more kit for it in the future like the surface grinder, tilting mount, and the bigger work rest. As for using the reverse feature, I've seen some makers use it for edge down grinding and sharpening.
@russellayton6408 2 жыл бұрын
I am going to try and get the Foundations package soon. The first few seconds of this video made me all giddy!! That sound has popped in to my head more than once already imagining the unboxing.
@RobPollen 3 жыл бұрын
looking forward to seeing projects come out of the new Grinder
@mattwyeth3156 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new grinder
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
🤛
@medicgator2111 3 жыл бұрын
I bought this last year and i love mine. And the price is reasonable for mid level knife makers.
@jlforgenfab5746 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information I currently have a revolution generator 4 grinder. Which has been a fun and awesome build and it works fantastic. I was on the fence about other brands but I'm not anymore. Great video. And I thank you and I are related somehow LOL
@dgundeadforge17 3 жыл бұрын
I got mine recently love it. Some belts just like to wobble but not too much.
@nyukknivesandleather889 3 жыл бұрын
Been looking into Ameribrade for some time now. I have bought their drive, tracking, and platten wheels. Have checked out others who make similar machines. For the price Ameribrade seems to be on point. Once I get to that point in replacing my own built grinder that works but is always out of adjustment, I will probably go with one of these. I do like the horizontal ability. Can't wait to have that option.
@martinnicolasmenamena.- 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Green Beetle: I really like all your videos that you upload and publish on KZfaq, very complete on your part in terms of all your explanations and clear, simple and concise steps (a clarification: to make my comment easier for you, I went to the translator from Google I wrote my comment in Spanish and I was translating it into the English language and then I copied the translated language into English and pasted it in the comment bar on KZfaq and there I would send it to you in your language), I hope you have liked my comment, receive your answers as soon as possible, greetings and congratulations to you and everyone around you. From Lujan, Buenos Aires Argentina.-
@martinnicolasmenamena.- 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Green Beatle: I am very happy that you liked my comment, that you responded as soon as possible and also a hug and a strong love for you and everyone around you. From Lujan, Buenos Aires Argentina.-
@wolfparty4234 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you have it thee ol collage try, mate...! 💪🏼🔥👍🏻 Now send it back and ask for a new unused one🤣
@brayjones6242 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Should be receiving the Mastery package early next week, so super excited about it. Where did you get the ceramic platen?
@GreenBeetle 2 жыл бұрын
Ebay
@younasdar4183 2 жыл бұрын
Feels like a dream machine...SIR GEE
@Pablo668 3 жыл бұрын
Great run down on this machine. Love the little dance you did with it at the beginning of the vid. Doing machine/tool reviews might be another thing for you to do content wise.
@markmatt9174 3 жыл бұрын
Motor torque with 4 pole at 2X base frequency means at 100% speed (2x base) the torque is really dropping off. The VFD you should be able to adjust so 100% = 2500rpm for better torque control. Nice review with good points. Thanks SPIKER
@robert17282 3 жыл бұрын
My teacher whether you knew it or not you are solely responsible for my interest in metal working years ago now I haven't been around to watch the channel and for that I apologize but I hope you get a jolt of motivation or a break from life and start coming out with new blades that are even cooler then my person favorite the all American knife
@aarontroski2906 3 жыл бұрын
Love ameribrade. Eric bailed me out 4-5 years ago with one of their original grinders. He hooked me up with a 3 horse 220 motor and it damn near takes off from the table
@trainwon5699 3 жыл бұрын
The tracking nob on motor mount will adjust the tracking in reverse
@TristanPSterling 3 жыл бұрын
wow i've never been this early
@erikcourtney1834 3 жыл бұрын
I love a vfd. But my old step pulley system with a 3hp motor never Boggs down. Anywhere from 8200sfpm to 1200sfpm. But it’s nicer to just be able to turn a dial instead of moving the belt to another pulley.
@krissteel4074 3 жыл бұрын
I wasn't real sure about Reverse grinding either, but you'll find it'll be extremely handy for lateral grinding on its side, slack-belts and sharpening especially so the blade goes away from the human and into the wall instead when you screw it up. VFD's you wouldn't have much use for when you're just a shop-ape chonking off lumps of mild steel for welding- but for a knife maker I'm verging on the opinion it'll always be one of those features you work with, rather than working against heat and speeds.
@Cowman7344 3 жыл бұрын
No, the forward removes material, while running it in reverse adds material
@krissteel4074 3 жыл бұрын
@@Cowman7344 Now all I need is the reverse direction belt sander of life to fix all those things I did as a young guy, and that oopsie last week with my thumb and index finger on the 60grit
@jonfeuerborn5859 3 жыл бұрын
I know you already stated that it's not a problem now that it's correctly understood, but you wouldn't notice the motor bogging down at full speed when you're wearing your wired wireless earphones and Dieter's Raccoon Pants is on the menu. Or perhaps the theme music from Star Trek? Anyway, nice blue sander, Bean Greetle!
@JBCaudillKnives 3 жыл бұрын
There are many adjustments in the KBAC 27d VFD. The manual will walk you through them. I prefer slower speed and more torque. My Baldor is set to max out at 1755
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a lower speed guy too, that’s what I’m used to. Right now I’m running this at 65-75% which is 2500-3000 rpm. If you lean into it heats up real quick. It’s interesting how finesse and control with grinding are different at different speeds and pressure. In some cases I think things are cleaner at high speeds (like bevel lines) and in other cases I think slow speeds and pressure is better.
@hikerJohn 2 жыл бұрын
What's range of motion for the grinding table. How low will it go (wider angle) for stuff like lawn mower blades?
@jlsteelcrafts8378 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Grinder... would have been nice ! Yea I had to put together myself...a DIY
@DanHelfond 2 жыл бұрын
i LOVE your analytical approach! Thanks! One thing though, you're starbond link isn't working properly.
@GreenBeetle 2 жыл бұрын
Updated
@jerod5636 2 жыл бұрын
I use reverse all the time. Especially when I’m just doing sharpening. I’m always nervous to cut my belts or throw the knife at my head so reverse it is.
@caryharper9190 3 жыл бұрын
Mr Beetle you are a blacksmith. So fab a funnel to you're dust bucket.
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen me fab?
@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks 2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the process of ordering my fastback now. Keven made me a pretty good at Blade show Texas last weekend. If you get a chance, would you mind sending me the model information for the motor you got? They can’t get VFD’s for the 3HP motor right now so I think I’m going to buy the motor and VFD separate. Just want to verify what frame and face will work. I know yours is 2HP but I can translate that to 3HP. The face and frame should be the same.
@raktap12 3 жыл бұрын
totally agree the water bucket isnt deep enough, when i bought my ameribrade grinder i didnt bother getting the water bucket
@yamabshi 2 жыл бұрын
Quick question - for general application in knife making, should the platen be in line with the lower contact wheel or the upper steel wheel?
@GreenBeetle 2 жыл бұрын
I keep it a few mm proud of both
@yamabshi 2 жыл бұрын
@@GreenBeetle you're a hero, thanks man! Made my first knife with my new 2x72 this weekend - grinding is no longer my least-favorite part of the build
@J.n.A.1993 3 жыл бұрын
Kirk! Kirk, you're still alive old friend.
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
Like a poor marksman you keep missing you’re target!
@J.n.A.1993 3 жыл бұрын
@@GreenBeetle Perhaps I no longer need to try, Admiral.
@EeDog2 3 жыл бұрын
torque drops off very quickly near a motor's max RPM so that might be why such a small VFD tweak had a large effect
@jb8086 3 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna HAVE to come down here and get me Khan....
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@jamespinckard4210 2 жыл бұрын
You said you paid regular price for it, so how much was regular price? I would like to know because I'm trying to get the best price for what I want mine, if I get one, to do. I know they're expensive but I need to start somewhere. I would appreciate it if you would share that info. Thanks........
@JediOfTheRepublic 2 жыл бұрын
the 1.5 and the 2 HP motor are the same motor. Just wired differently.
@mihaiscorp 3 жыл бұрын
Me want one.
@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks 2 жыл бұрын
Any regrets on the fastback purchase?..I’m considering the 3hp mastery package. It seems like the best bang for the buck between ameribrade, OBM, north ridge, Beaumont, black fox, etc….or building one. There’s a lot of choices…just wondering what your opinion is after having experience with the machine. Thanks!
@GreenBeetle 2 жыл бұрын
Just the casters everything else is primo
@Advansite 3 жыл бұрын
what was your old grinder .. i am looking to upgrade
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
Esteem Grinder
@rameshkumawatemdi3459 3 жыл бұрын
How much price in india
@sithlordjeffbledsoe651 3 жыл бұрын
I got damn near the same machine and I says in the book that it recommends for best performance run it at 70%. I shoulda got the stand but I found it illogical to buy something I can build. I tried it in I’m giving er all she’s got captain mode and had the same results but at the recommended she cant de stopped until I blow my dilithium crystal in my old shops crystal panel lol argh 😤
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@bananachicken8385 3 жыл бұрын
Is your old grinder for sale?
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
Sold
@WUNDER8AR 2 жыл бұрын
I envy the US grinder/knifemaker market. You got it all quality grinders, power hammers, forge presses, forges. Over here in germany theres virtually no market. Gl finding a forge press. Nobody builds and sells those same with power hammers (granted theres still quality machines on the used market en masse just no presses). As for grinders there's those flimsy ebay china imports. Only one small domestic manufacturer bothers and the versatility and sturdiness of the machines compared to US models is meh and they still cost a small fortune. Affordable quality machines you only find after extensive research as imports from neighbour states like poland. Once in a while there's homemade DYI grinders on the ebays but obviously no QA or warranties whatsoever. You'd think Germany got huge established tooling companies but they're too busy getting crappy tools built en masse overseas. Either nobody bothers despite the demand because their other trash still just sells far too well but its probably also because its a huge hassle getting tools certified on our market let alone starting your own business to make and sell tools like that.
@RiceFromHell 3 жыл бұрын
dont get me wrong im glad you were able to get a discount but i feel like this was waaaay to much work for just 10%. so in that sense im disappointed that this isnt a knife making video
@cavemanvi 3 жыл бұрын
it was a VERY thorough review. 100% is more like it.
@gatorcris 3 жыл бұрын
haha you crack me up.
@Dont_Poke_The_Bear 3 жыл бұрын
No bust bucket attachment for the stand?! That's a kick in the wrinkle beans.....
@gmc1758 3 жыл бұрын
Dusty in your shop?
@sdsmtmsee 3 жыл бұрын
You should always use proper PPE when using a grinder like this- face shield, paper mask....
@wingnutbert9685 3 жыл бұрын
Who ever spec's these tiny wheels must work in a lab-clean shop or the accounting dept. 3" min. 4" better so you don't get stuck on anything bigger then a spider's eye lash....
@garypostell5268 Жыл бұрын
💰💰💰💰?
@Replacemybatteriesplease 3 жыл бұрын
I also normally wear masks in my shop when doing heavy assemblies...
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
My garage is full of dust
@Replacemybatteriesplease 3 жыл бұрын
@@GreenBeetle stay safe out there brother.
@Steve_Just_Steve 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, do you really wear a mask while working in your garage, having already had covid and being vaxed and being alone? Why?
@cavemanvi 3 жыл бұрын
couldnt help yourself huh? look for a video with his face on it loser.
@GreenBeetle 3 жыл бұрын
Dust
@user-ii5im7zm2t 3 жыл бұрын
GB has never used his channel for politics. He's always been refreshingly neutral. No need to try to force him to take sides on things unrelated to bladesmithing.
@Steve_Just_Steve 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-ii5im7zm2t He's talked extensively about covid; his thoughts on it, his bout with it and his role as a healthcare worker during it. If you were a Pateron you'd know that. And who the fuck mentioned politics??? It's ppl like you that think a pandemic is something political who are the problem. Oh and only a moron would think a YT comment could force anybody to do anything.
@Steve_Just_Steve 3 жыл бұрын
@@cavemanvi Are you trying to say he's never shown his face? Maybe you should look "loser".
@user-nt8be3mj9j 3 жыл бұрын
You did too much work for just 10% discount!!!!
@david4499 3 жыл бұрын
Face mask?
@thewoodcrafterioy4003 8 ай бұрын
What the hell are you doing with a mask on? Are you one of those that ware a mask in your car by yourself?
@GreenBeetle 8 ай бұрын
Covid is everywhere be safe and MAGA
@thewoodcrafterioy4003 8 ай бұрын
No, it is not everywhere. It comes from other people that are sick or were exposed. If you are not close to other people, you can't get it from it just floating around in the air. Use some common sense.
@frikkieschoeman7315 2 жыл бұрын
Why are you wearing a mask?
@tacticalant3841 Жыл бұрын
Good grief, why are you wearing a mask in while alone in your own garage?
@GreenBeetle Жыл бұрын
It’s dusty and I get black boogers if I dont wear a mask.
@tacticalant3841 Жыл бұрын
@@GreenBeetle lol, ok, I thought you were one of those virtue signaling covid mask wearers who wear it for the video.
@kumadogjack 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a standard stainless steel bucket restaurants use for food prep. You may be able to find a deeper one at u.r.m, cash and carry or online of course
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