The XY Table — a surface grinding attachment, but better

Plans available now! Watch the unveiling here, and the build videos here and here.

  • Capable of grinding parallel faces, by using the optional Magnetic Chuck.
  • Capable of grinding large surfaces up to 7 x 16″ (190 x 400mm), by using the Platen Attachment as a third axis.
  • Capable of holding very large or odd-shaped workpieces that wouldn’t fit on a traditional SGA.
  • Capable of grinding very small workpieces that wouldn’t be safe to hold otherwise — just clamp them down and move the whole table.
  • Capable of grinding non-ferrous workpieces, and workpieces without a flat back surface, by using the Hold-down Clamps instead of a mag chuck.
  • Capable of grinding internal corners, radiuses, ledges, rabbets, flutes, hollow grinds, etc, by using the Belt Grinder’s various attachments.
  • Can be made for ~$300, using only basic tools and easy-to-find parts & materials.
  • Compatible with both Gen 1 & Gen 2 grinders.
  • Watch the unveiling video here, watch the XY Table build video here, and watch the Mag Chuck & Hold-down Clamps video here.
  • Learn more here, or purchase the plans here.

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