GIB Going Horizontal

[Plas62]

I upgraded my stand for my GIB and set it up for vertical or horizontal use. I was fortunate and was able to get the stand from a piece of equipment we were scrapping out at the plant and added mounting plates and stops. I used 1" pillow block bearings and rod I bought on Amazon. My next step will be to purchase small wheel attachments and build a work rest for horizontal operation. Let me know what you think.

Jim

 

[Frank Niro]

Looks to me like it's a winner !!!! Well done !!! Frank

 

[KenH]

Now that's impressive!!! Gives me ideas<

Ken H>

 

[BossDog]

Excellent mod!

 

[PT Doc]

Very cool. I've got a similar plan for my kmg.

 

[Gary Miller]

very nice

 

[PT Doc]

What size rod did you use? Any flex under the weight of the grinder, motor? Thanks

 

[Plas62]

Thanks for the compliments fellows.

PT Doc, I used 1" cold rolled rod. I have not noticed any flex, it seams to be pretty solid.

 

[rhinoknives]

Out of the box Mod for your grinder in a box!
Please keep us posted on this modification.

 

[Plas62]

Just order my small wheel holder and belt guide, along with a 1" and 2" contact wheel from Boss Dog. I hope to get them early next week, so I can them mounted to a tool arm.
I might try to pick up materials for the work rest this week and work on that this weekend. My new mill I got a few weeks back is really coming in handy for these projects.

 

[PT Doc]

Just order my small wheel holder and belt guide, along with a 1" and 2" contact wheel from Boss Dog. I hope to get them early next week, so I can them mounted to a tool arm.
I might try to pick up materials for the work rest this week and work on that this weekend. My new mill I got a few weeks back is really coming in handy for these projects.

What kind of mill?

What's the distance between the outer pillow blocks? Sorry for all the questions.

 

[KCorn]

Anybody have some pics of a KMG that converts to a horizontal? Would really like to see if you do!

 

[Plas62]

PT Doc -The mill I got is a PM932M. Here's a link to the thread I posted about it last month. http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?33366-Just-ordered-a-new-Mill.

The distance between the outside pillows blocks is about 16 or 17 inches. Next time I'm out in the shop I'll measure it and post the actual distance.

 

[Mr.Svinarich]

Great idea! perfect for the smaller workspace too.

 

[PT Doc]

Very nice mill. The quality is reported to be excellent. Looking forward to some updates on the mill.

 

[Plas62]

I checked today and it is 15 inches between the pillow blocks.

So far I'm really happy with the mill. I don't think you'll be disappointed, if you decided to buy one.

 

[PT Doc]

I checked today and it is 15 inches between the pillow blocks.

So far I'm really happy with the mill. I don't think you'll be disappointed, if you decided to buy one.

I have been looking at the precision Matthews offerings and that is the way I will go when the time is right.