Q: How did the grinder in a box develop?

A: A while ago,  a grinder kit came on the market.  Things happened, and it was no longer available.  Then, Chris (aka blindhogg at Bladeforums) redrew a similar design.  The cad files can be found at http://blindhogg.com/eerfgrinder.html. We talked a bit, I made a few changes, and this is what came of it.

Q:  Do you have any picture of grinders that others have built?

A: A number of people have been kind enough to share pictures of their completed grinder.

Q:  Does this work with step pulleys instead of a VFD for variable speed?

A:  To my knowledge, it has not been done yet.  I do know that a couple people are experimenting with this.

Q:  Will you cut a kit from stainless or aluminum?

A: No, the price goes up too much.  Both stainless and aluminum cost more per pount than mild steel.  They also both cut at a slower speed.  These factors combined would make the kit significantly more expensive.  Aluminum is also a bit light for the kit.

Q:  Do the parts come pre-drilled or do I need to drill them myself?

A:  The parts are not pre-drilled.  You will need to drill, countersink, and tap a few holes.  I've outlined the steps in the assembly page.


Q:  Can the GIB be setup with step pulleys instead of  a VFD for variable speet?

A:  As far as I know, it has been done once.  Here is a link to a build that shows pictures of how this was accomplished.