This landing page puts everything relating to the Gen 2 Tilting Belt Grinder and its accessories in one place.
Webpages
Gen 2 Belt Grinder (main page)
Versatile, sturdy, and surprisingly easy to build. Learn all about the Belt Grinder, and what makes Gen 2 better than Gen 1. Learn more
Platen Attachment
A simple flat platen that is extraordinarily sturdy and easy to make. Learn more
Small Wheel Attachment
A sturdy and minimal attachment for grinding internal radiuses and flutes. Compatible with standardized, interchangeable small wheels from 3/8″ to 2″ diameters. Learn more
Contact Wheel Attachment
The most efficient and smoothest way to grind, and great for hollow-grinding knife blades. Compatible with 6″ to 10″ contact wheels, which can be easily switched out. Learn more
Table Holder
One of my favorite features of the Belt Grinder, the Table Holder mounts in the stationary (non-tilting) base frame tube, and allows you to independently adjust the vertical position, horizontal position, and angle of the interchangeable Tables. Learn more
Adjustable Angle Table
A simple flat table that can be tilted from 90 to 45°. Learn more
Fixed Table
This table is welded solid at 90°, so it can never get knocked out of alignment. It’s notched to fit around the belt in vertical mode. Learn more
XY Table
This ultra-precise table has linear bearings for smooth side-to-side motion, and has an infeed stage that provides repeatable, precise front-to-back motion. When used with the Magnetic Chuck, it turns your Belt Grinder into a surface grinder. When used with the Hold-down Clamps, it enables you to grind flat faces on anything, including odd-shaped, large, or tiny workpieces. Learn more
Magnetic Chuck
For use with the XY Table, this simple, always-on Mag Chuck allows you to grind parallel faces (and tapers) on any part that can stick to a magnet. Learn more
Hold-down Clamps
These clamps let you secure odd-shaped, large, or tiny workpieces to the XY Table. They can double as end-stops to limit the table’s motion. Learn more
Other webpages
Belt Grinder shopping list — a basic shopping list for Belt Grinder, Platen Attachment, Table Holder, Fixed Table, Adjustable Table, Small Wheel Attachment, and Contact Wheel Attachment. The plans contain a more detailed shopping list.
XY Table shopping list — a basic shopping list for XY Table, Mag Chuck, and Hold-down Clamps. The plans contain a more detailed shopping list.
Belt Grinder FAQ — answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Belt Grinder and its Attachments.
XY Table FAQ — answers to the most frequently asked questions about the XY Table and is accessories.
Plans
Belt Grinder plans (includes plans for Belt Grinder, Platen Attachment, Table Holder, and Fixed table)
Attachment Bundle plans (includes plans for Adjustable Angle Table, Small Wheel Attachment, and Contact Wheel Attachment)
XY Table plans (includes plans for XY Table, Mag Chuck, and Hold-down Clamps)
Videos
Gen 2 Belt Grinder — unveiling and build video for the Belt Grinder, Platen Attachment, Table Holder, and Fixed Table.
Gen 2 Attachments — unveiling and build video for the Small Wheel Attachment and Contact Wheel Attachment.
Adjustable Angle Table — unveiling and build video for the Adjustable Angle Table. Shown on the Gen 1 Belt Grinder, but it’s the same as the Gen 2 version.
XY Table unveiling — I show off the XY Table, Mag Chuck, and Hold-down Clamps, and explain what makes the XY Table better than traditional SGAs.
XY Table build — a detailed documentation of the process of building the XY Table.
Mag Chuck & Clamps build — a detailed documentation of the process of building the Mag Chuck and Hold-down Clamps.
Frame Tubes, DIY or buy? — a video exploring the pros & cons of using off-the-shelf tubing for the frame tubes, vs making them yourself.
If you’re looking for anything relating to the older Gen 1 Belt Grinder, click here for the Gen 1 landing page.