How to: 2x72 Belt Grinder DIY Tracking Mechanism Build

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One of the things I have wanted to rectify with the Revolution 2x72 Belt Grinder build is the tracking mechanism. Today we do that. Lets build one.
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@MrMikeHousewert 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't be MORE PROUD of our son . . . You are incredible!! Keep Going !!

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dad. 👊🏻😁

@sudo_nym 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 🇬🇧🤜⚡️🤛🇺🇸

@chaimgael2740 3 жыл бұрын

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@jairomelvin4707 3 жыл бұрын

@Chaim Gael Definitely, been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice sir! Looks great. Awesome DIY tracking and easy to understand.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks J! Just saw this comment! Hehe! 🤪

@tedmattingly7564 4 жыл бұрын

Simplicity at its finest. The Revolution is shaping up to be one hell of a great design. You're doing a damn good job and hopefully I can get to building mine soon. I've got a few things to rearrange and setup in the barn when health cooperates. Cheers Buddy

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

You have that new mill, so maybe that’s your first project with it! 😁 Cheers Ted. 🙏🏼

@tedmattingly7564 4 жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS that's one of the things I need to get moved and setup. Waiting on my vfd to show up 🤠

@leekollar3298 4 жыл бұрын

Turned out awesome Brian! Nice work!

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee! This was a fun and easy project. Plus I learned a lot. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@kenkrommenacker8649 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good and easy!!! Excellent build!

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@evaderknives 4 жыл бұрын

love that idea for the punch to line up the tap, pretty sweet. I think I've tried everything but that, hahaha. Hope all is well, take it easy.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

It’s spring loaded too so it works really well. One day I just grabbed the closest thing to see if I could use it and it just worked. Dumb luck for sure. Haha. Glad you’re doing great Dave. 👊🏻

@chousewert 4 жыл бұрын

Totally amazing! 🤩

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mom! 😁

@lostmansurvival6862 4 жыл бұрын

Man I needed this video like in a bad way. I had built my own 2x72 grinder about a year ago and although it was my first foray into welding I think I did a decent job although the welds look horrible. In any case I have been having the hardest time getting the tracking right. Can't tell you how many knives I have made over the past year and always have to straighten out the plunge lines with good old hand filing. This is even harder and more time consuming when making my camp choppers. I watched this video last night and when I saw the part about having a bolt at the top of the tacking mechanism that allows you to rotate the whole tacking assembly forwards or backwards it was like a light went off in my head. What??? I thought I had everything lined up but apparently not. I got up this morning and remade my whole tracking assembly. Had to make a few modifications since I didn't have any 1/2" plate lying around but I can tell you this made all the difference. Just rotating it forwards or backwards just every so slightly can correct a misalignment if all your wheels are not exactly perfectly lined up. Thanks for this video. Saved me from taking the whole dang thing apart and starting over.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best comments I’ve gotten ever!! This is why I do this work, it’s to help. Glad you got something out of it. Thanks again brotha!!! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@chrisroosendaal4169 4 жыл бұрын

This is great, the first design was cool but this is REALLY cool!! I like watching it all unfold

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. I’m gonna make another one on the plasma table. 😁👊🏻

@davidscadlock5569 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. Thanks for the demo of how easy it can be with basic shop equipment!!

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. 😁

@1983mojo1 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, thats basically how I did mine, Keep Ripping it Brother.!!!!

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. Hope you’re doing okay buddy.

@Donorcyclist 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome addition to the grinder, Brian!

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon. Somehow all these comments got buried! 🤪

@danmurphy9304 4 жыл бұрын

That's so funny, I've always said that I do my best thinking in the shower. Everyone thinks I'm weird for saying that. Now I know I'm not the only one!!

@VSE_SVOIMI_RUKAMI 4 жыл бұрын

Отличный станок!!!

@derekmahon2697 4 жыл бұрын

Nice and simple mechanism, perfect for all, great video 👍

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek. It’s simple and works!! Which is the goal for the entire build. 😁

@kazemhasankhoei6268 2 жыл бұрын

grate job

@HouseMadeUS 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@trmakertr 4 жыл бұрын

Very successful congratulations my friend

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yücel! Hope you’re happy and safe. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@trmakertr 4 жыл бұрын

House / Work yes Thank you

@jrwfevent310 Жыл бұрын

Terima kasih Bryan

@user-cc2xb7vq2c 4 жыл бұрын

It's good!!! 👍

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!! 😁👊🏻

@xuannhapham9964 3 жыл бұрын

Rất tuyệt.

@pauldevey8628 4 жыл бұрын

You have both the mind of an engineer and fabricator.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks brotha. That’s a great compliment. I truly appreciate that. 😁🙏🏼

@johnwurst6691 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Now make a metric version for the rest of the world!

@123tibitibi 3 жыл бұрын

jaką wersję CAD używasz do projektów? zawsze chciałem poznać ten program by projektować mechaniczne rzeczy, jak na razie tylko kartka (stoliki, imadła i inne) :-) pozdrawiam !! (przepraszam że używam swojego języka, a nie angielski, jednak uważam, że tylko tak mogę poprawnie wyrazić swoje myśli... żaden translator tego nie przetłumaczy) Twoja praca bardzo inspiruje!! Dzięki !!!

@jacobbravo1980 4 жыл бұрын

hi Dude, regards from Chile, I get your instructable and looks perfect, howeaver this tracking wheel mechanism has not been added on the Kit and the DIY manual bought some hours ago, I appreciate your support with the current sizes to do that, regards!

@johnflitter9519 2 жыл бұрын

I used a mill to make the part worked beautiful

@HouseMadeUS 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome John. Thanks for watching.

@johnflitter9519 2 жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS just finished my 2x72 grinder I want to build a second one for my home

@davesalzer3220 4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking a tad less crown on that track wheel would chill that speed/direction wobble out.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m definitely in the less crown camp now too. I get less wobble just like you said. 👊🏻😁

@Roberto-cc4el 4 жыл бұрын

"hello .. nice video and fantastic things you build with precision and attention ... I have a 1.13 kW 1 HP engine with 2800 rpm. Not much, but unfortunately I don't have anything else at the moment. Some read various information on the Internet and say that it is necessary to have an average speed of at least 24-35 meters per second of the tape. What type of wheels and diameter do you recommend for my engine? Thanks in advance. N: B: I'm sorry if my translation with Google is incorrect, but I hope you understand. "

@freestyla101 2 жыл бұрын

also how to you know how to set the angle of the mechanism (align) seeing as you only have one hole and it wont bolt in square..

@HouseMadeUS 2 жыл бұрын

I use a speed square to line it up and adjust as necessary afterwards.

@freestyla101 2 жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS thank you for getting back to me. I ended up finding your alignment video and that basically answered all my questions. It is now my set-up bible.

@Islandbushcraftwildcamping 4 жыл бұрын

This is the same on most grinders polar bear forge grinders has this idle arm

@CerradoGoias 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@MrRfries 4 жыл бұрын

Ever try just chucking the tap in the drill chuck and just power tapping it? I do this all of the time on my Bridgeport.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have done this, but my mill doesn’t spin freely by hand (very easily) so this works better for me. One day I’ll have a Bridgeport. 🙏🏼

@scottredwine2761 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian I just talked to my buddy and he is going to be looking at your channel and he said he would get ahold of you in the next couple days

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. I appreciate that. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@roncrandall 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the finger grinder? I found some on Amazon, but don't know which one would be best. They range from cheap, to a little more than I want to pay.lol

@HouseMadeUS 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite tool store Harbor Freight! 💪🏻😁

@vincentgolden5352 4 жыл бұрын

Simple yet effective thanks again hey just a quick question did you find anything good about that cheaper VFD?

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I’m working on that this week. 👊🏻

@lawrenceogden8682 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant video a bullet proof unit that would survive ww111 good build as well what size contact wheel are you running it looks to be about 160 mm dia and what is the fastest belt speed you can run in meters per second please

@HouseMadeUS 3 жыл бұрын

I run a 10 inch contact wheel and at full speed we are around 6000 rpm. 😁🚀

@lawrenceogden8682 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS that is fast 32 m/sec is recommended as a maximum for high grade steels your up to 77m/sec at 6000 rpm that is fast sir very fast, would like to have a go on that.

@txhogdoggn 3 жыл бұрын

If using plasma or water jet to cut the metal out is easier, cleaner and more precise, then why not offer it in the bundle package?

@HouseMadeUS 3 жыл бұрын

It’s coming in Gen 4 which is about 2 weeks out. Great minds! 💪🏻😁

@txhogdoggn 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS good deal. Im a few weeks out from wanting to place an order. plus with the weather, i wouldn't get it in a timely manner. good thing its 70 degrees and sunny sky here in chile, sa. suppose to be cleared out next week for my trip back hm, to tx.

@AlanAlanAlanDave 4 жыл бұрын

Would the proposed rotating tracking mechanism allow the existing tracking wheel adjuster bolt to still work? I would say you would be twisting the bolt in the threads. I don't know if this makes any scene.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it still works, the threads are in the tracking arm not in the mechanism, so the mechanism can move freely but once the bolt is locked down it stays put.

@AlanAlanAlanDave 4 жыл бұрын

House / Work so the tracking wheel end of the bolt is skating across the face of the bracket?

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure I follow what you’re asking.

@AlanAlanAlanDave 4 жыл бұрын

House / Work where the tracking bolt touches the plate with the wheel on.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Have you watched the tuning video where I demonstrate this type of mechanism? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esd_e5Zjl722pKM.html

@bryanthompson9503 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a drawn out plan with measurements hole sizes and tap or bolt sizes we can purchase to make this?

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll email you my drawing. 😁

@bryanthompson9503 4 жыл бұрын

House / Work Thank you

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get the email?

@bryanthompson9503 4 жыл бұрын

House / Work Sorry I just got home about 10 minutes ago. Yes I did thank you again and now to get metal ordered to get tomorrow after work. That will make it so much easier. Thank you again.

@gildealmeida7555 3 жыл бұрын

Bonjour, en achetant les plans est ce que la partie technique est aussi en français? Ou juste en Anglais?

@matiasmai3357 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sir how i could get one of your machine and what is the price i am from Belize

@hagsmich 4 жыл бұрын

Do all the wheels come with that crown?

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

No not all of them. I like a bit of crown. But double check them before you buy. 👊🏻

@cholulahotsauce6166 2 жыл бұрын

whut is a tap follower and how does it function?

4 жыл бұрын

hi what angle your tracking wheel ? can u look for me?

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Which angle do you need?

4 жыл бұрын

@@HouseMadeUS i make my tracking wheel... i gave center to right-left %2 degres tilt. example my wheel center-top high 70mm, edge height 67,90mm. and thinking my angle not enough or something wrong. for this if can your wheel dimension if u write i will count your angle. sorry for my english. :(

@manuelleonmoncada1847 4 жыл бұрын

Hola amigo me podía mandar las plantillas para hacerme una te lo agradeceria

@engi_z.ttt82 2 жыл бұрын

Hi..please .I need to make this machine can you help giving a drawing of the machine part and dimensions on solid works pdf..plead

@bertmarchand238 4 жыл бұрын

My problem is drilling the axel hole straight

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a drill press?

@bertmarchand238 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but its an old one,I got mine built similar to that one acouple of years ago on the sayber OSG but i ruined a few before i got a straight hole

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

I push the bit down past the piece on the backside and used a digital level to gauge where I am at. Got it the first try but that could have been luck. 😂

@bertmarchand238 4 жыл бұрын

My quill wanders a bit so it keeps me on my toes so to speck but i manage to get things done

@richardreynolds9177 3 жыл бұрын

how much are the plans

@HouseMadeUS 3 жыл бұрын

$25 - www.HouseMade.us

@RDAUGIRD 4 жыл бұрын

Just curious, why not put this in the Ultimate Build Pack? Couldn't add much to the price I wouldn't think. It would be nice to have laser cut parts.

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

We are working on a tracking hinge. It uses different thickness of steel so we have to buy a whole lot to make them cost effective. Small start up issues really.