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I have some experience with it.... ;) Cost wise, it does end up cheaper than a KMG, there's just a bit more assembly involved. There have been a couple people that have either mounted a plate on the upright or pillow blocks on the base and gave it a couple speed through step pulleys...

It's hard to give exacts, there are too many variables. 1/2" to 1/8" is a lot of reduction, and I know my mill won't do that on larger pieces. If it's a billet that's 2 inches wide, it really won't do that. I take it in a multiple passes to get down to the thickness I want. I haven't done...

It would work well for keeping it centered. For making straight layered laminate it can't be beat. Jamie

I built a rolling mill a long time ago. It was a very handy addition to my shop. While it won't replace a power hammer or press, it is certainly a good addition. Jamie

Thanks for pointing that out. I'll see if I can't fix that picture soon. I looked at it so many times, I must have always missed it. Jamie

Greetings! Another South Dakota person here. Jamie

Sweet! :35: Nice build! I haven't seen one painted like that before! Jamie

There are a few pictures of one with an adjustable work rest at http://www.polarbearforge.com/completed.htm. I don't use a workrest for most things, so I haven't made one yet. I'm told that the MAPP arm doesn't work with the GIB as is by it's creator. A few poeple that have built the GIB...

I like it. It will probably see more use than many of it's larger counterparts. Jamie

I'm pretty sure that mail delivery people everywhere have some rather interesting names for me. :biggrin: Just to make sure I have it right, was it at this step that the taps broke? I'll add a note in the instructions if that's the case. I drilled both of those holes completely through on...

http://www.polarbearforge.com/grinder_kit_parts.html the bottom shows the different platen support styles. The comma shaped one is the style Wayne is referring to. Jamie

While I will admit that I am biased a little bit, I do believe that all the grinders listed have a place depending on each person's criteria. Ed, for tension, I've always used tension springs. The first grinder I built was many, many years ago, and that's what I used. There was a design...

When I first saw the title, I thought it was in inches. I had to find out how often the belt was changed! ;) Nice looking grinder. Jamie

That one looks nice. I like the carving on the handle. Jamie

Nice build and the kit looks really clean and well thought out. I can't wait to see the rest. Jamie

Those definately look nice. I like the background, too. Jamie

Each grinder, NWG or GIB has their own sets of pros and cons. Both make a good grinder. Please keep in mind that my point of view is a little biased(I sell the "Grinder in a Box"). I've always ground single speed, even when I had variable setup. The GIB is direct drive, and that makes...

Another option on the build your own route, is a grinder in a box. It contains the steel needed for the frame of a grinder. Get the wheels from Tracy and the motor from Wayne, and you can have a solid grinder (that you built yourself). Jamie

Another option if you want to build your own, is the "grinder in a box". It's a set of laser cut pieces that assemble into a grinder. More information can be found at http://www.polarbearforge.com/grinder_kit.html. Jamie

It's always a lot of fun. I wish I could have been there for the cutting contest, but I was driving back from picking up my truck from the mechanic. I had a good time speaking with people from the forums. Jamie