Harbor Freight 1x30" Modification

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arjuna70

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I've decided to go with a KMG grinder. I sold my Sears 2x42 but I like my little HF 1x30". It comes in handy for lots of jobs. I do prefer it on its side rather than vertical. Here's a mod my buddy helped me with (he did most of the work!) for the HF. What do you guys think?

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Modified:
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that looks nice. The HF grinder is the only grinder that I have at this time what advantage do you gain by this modification it may be something I would like to try
 
I like to use it with the belt moving away from me. I plan on using the KMG for stock removal and most of the work. I'll reserve the HF for sharpening and some detail work.
 
I bought the same one the other day with the 20% off coupon found here on this site. I think I paid like $32. Well worth that! It has already been a very useful tool. Thanks for the tip.
 
I was thinking about getting one almost exclusively for profiling blades. I mostly draw file mine now. I have a Sears 2x42 but I hardly ever put the table on it. I was thinking the HF one would be good for profiling and maybe some handle work. Any opinions?
 
I paid $30 for mine. No better deal around. What's not to like. If it doesn't work out, no real loss.
 
nice mod! I could use that for a few things. now, if you make a decent platen, it'll be 5 times the fun.
 
just the basic ones.

one way to do it is make a mount out of 3/4x1 inch aluminum with holes all the way through and get some long mounting screws- then face it with steel, ceramic, or glass.

or just make a stiffer, better one in the same L shape.

I sold mine a while back and don't remember, but I *think* you can go under the frame and mount from the bottom, which would let you make a 2.5 or 3 inch long C or "[" shape platen that could mount on from both ends
 
Can someone point me to a couple places that have a wide selection of those 1x30 belts?
 
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