This belt grinder design has been superseded by the new Gen 2 Tilting Belt Grinder, but I’m leaving all of the old pages up on my site for those who have built the old design. The Gen 2 attachments are not backward compatible with the Gen 1 grinder, so if you have Gen 1 you can download the plans for compatible attachments below. These plans are only available in inches.

Gen 1 grinder info & plans

Click the images to see the original articles and videos for each item, or download the attachment plans or Sketchup models.

Plans for the Gen 1 Tilting Belt Grinder, Platen Attachment, and Table Holder are no longer available on my website, since I don’t want people to get the obsolete ones by accident. But you can contact me if you need the old ones for some reason.

Works with 1/4″ to 2″ small wheels. Compatible only with the Gen 1 grinder. Below is a free PDF plan.

PDF plans: Gen 1 Small Wheel Attachment plans.pdf

A simple fork that holds an 8″ or 10″ contact wheel. Compatible only with the Gen 1 grinder. Below is a free PDF plan.

PDF plans: Gen 1 Contact Wheel Attachment plans.pdf

This table tilts from 0 – 45°, works with all the attachments, in either orientation. The Adjustable Angle Table is the same for the Gen 1 or Gen 2 belt grinders. Below is a free PDF plan.

PDF plans: Adjustable Angle Table plans.pdf

This stand with drawers is designed to be about the right height to hold the Gen 1 grinder at a comfortable working position, and has a notched back corner to provide clearance for the motor. There are no PDF plans for this since very few people were interested in it, but there is a Sketchup model below, and a very detailed build video.

Sketchup model: Gen 1 Belt Grinder stand.zip

This jig never worked to my satisfaction, so I never made plans for it. But if you want to build it anyway, there is a Sketchup model available below. The jig should work fine on Gen 1 or Gen 2, although it won’t be centered on the belt on Gen 2.

Sketchup model: Belt grinder radius jig.zip