Here is an example.
This one is not cheap. I have one like this but it didn't cost me anywhere near that much.
For the three blades in my 74 inch mower deck, it still pays for itself in just one use.
It works just like @Jswain describes.
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Baldor 6" grinder - and - 42"belt/8"disc sander/grinder
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Here is an example.
This one is not cheap. I have one like this but it didn't cost me anywhere near that much.
For the three blades in my 74 inch mower deck, it still pays for itself in just one use.
It works just like @Jswain describes.
Ironman
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Sorry I missed this. Mine is a 6 inch just like the 612R in the picture and was complete.
Ironman
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OK, balancing mower blades is new to me. Never done it and never experienced vibration after sharpening.
Is this a part of dark magic or does it really help anything? Hitting a rock will cause a bent blade and vibrate like heck, BTDT, so you replace the bent blade. I put new high lift blades on last fall, and the new blades ran as smooth and vibration free as the clapped out ones I had sharpened to the last bit.
Is this a part of dark magic or does it really help anything? Hitting a rock will cause a bent blade and vibrate like heck, BTDT, so you replace the bent blade. I put new high lift blades on last fall, and the new blades ran as smooth and vibration free as the clapped out ones I had sharpened to the last bit.
I don't really remember what I paid Craig. It was a long time ago. My best guess would be $39.99. The main criteria for this kind of balancer is the quality of the bearing. A nail in the wall with a bushing would work better than a crappy sticky bearing.
Such a purchase can't break any bank. You save more on blades than the cost of the balancer. It pays for itself. Buying now is also a good idea because it's a perfect time of year to sharpen lawn Mower blades.
I think the cost of blades is relatively low, at least for me since my blades last many years. But then I rarely hit a rock or stone. I am more concerned with maximizing spindle life by reducing vibration and unbalanced loads. My zero-turn is over 8 years old with original blades - BUT - last year I replaced the spindle bearings (shaft & sealed bearings come as a unit and are more $ than blades).
(My 25+ year-old Kubota had spindle grease fittings and the spindles never needed replacing - but most manufacturers don't use grease fittings on lawnmower blade spindles anymore.)
Back to the kijiji grinder. I have been communicating with the owner (seller).
Holidays have delayed coordinating the transaction - my son is picking it up for me after New Years.
The seller inherited it from his uncle who was going to start a business but never did. It was purchased 40 years ago and sat in the uncle's basement unopened in the box. When my son picks it up, then it will come out of the box and be plugged in for the first time. If it checks out OK, then it's mine.
Holidays have delayed coordinating the transaction - my son is picking it up for me after New Years.
The seller inherited it from his uncle who was going to start a business but never did. It was purchased 40 years ago and sat in the uncle's basement unopened in the box. When my son picks it up, then it will come out of the box and be plugged in for the first time. If it checks out OK, then it's mine.
Mine is a Deere diesel. That way I can use dyed diesel in it. Same for my ATV. Like yours, mine has grease nipples at the top of all three spindles and the drive pulleys. They are 15 years old now and still going like new. I mow about 5 acres including the trails and farm lanes, we grow rocks here, and grandkids love mowing rocks - so I sharpen and balance blades far too often. For me, the balancer pays for itself every year.
Kinda on the grinder theme - but this week I finalized a kijiji deal for this JET 42"belt/8" disc grinder/sander.
www.kijiji.ca
The seller is in Pembroke, so I took a wild shot at it and asked if he ever got down to my neck-of-the-woods.
He is in no rush and agreed to deliver on his next trip to Guelph, but not till Easter :-( I proposed to send him a deposit and he accepted that offer (I think the deposit is a good way to keep things firm and still friendly).
It is new, only used a few minutes to check that everything was working properly.
On Amazon (Canada) they are unavailable presently.
In the US they list at 599US$
I have been thinking about getting a good belt sander for a while. The 72" is too much (money & space), while the 30" belt/6"disc seems too small and underpowered. IMO, the 42 belt/8" disc is the Goldilocks size. I was planning to get a King Canada KC770FX from TEGS Tools while they are still on sale (@$499 till the end of January). The KC770 uses either a 1" or a 2" belt and it has a bit more power than the JET but I really like the compact size and overall design of the JET. I'm sure the JET will do everything I want (plus the kijiji deal saves me a couple hundred bucks over the KC770)
www.kingcanada.com
PS - you might notice I edited the title of this post to include the JET
Sander grinder | Power Tools | Pembroke | Kijiji Classifieds
New Jet sander/grinder. Uses 42” belt and 8” disc. Heavy All cast iron frame. Cast iron tables. 350$
www.kijiji.ca
The seller is in Pembroke, so I took a wild shot at it and asked if he ever got down to my neck-of-the-woods.
He is in no rush and agreed to deliver on his next trip to Guelph, but not till Easter :-( I proposed to send him a deposit and he accepted that offer (I think the deposit is a good way to keep things firm and still friendly).
It is new, only used a few minutes to check that everything was working properly.
On Amazon (Canada) they are unavailable presently.
In the US they list at 599US$
Jet 1/3 HP 1 in. x 42 in. Benchtop Belt and 8 in. Disc Sander, 115-Volt J-4002 577003 - The Home Depot
A powerful and versatile machine delivers premium finishes every time. The JET 115-Volt 1 in. x 42 in. Bench and Stationary Grinder with Disk Sander explain to know the product details with necessary specifications. It includes hinged idler wheel cover.
www.homedepot.com
I have been thinking about getting a good belt sander for a while. The 72" is too much (money & space), while the 30" belt/6"disc seems too small and underpowered. IMO, the 42 belt/8" disc is the Goldilocks size. I was planning to get a King Canada KC770FX from TEGS Tools while they are still on sale (@$499 till the end of January). The KC770 uses either a 1" or a 2" belt and it has a bit more power than the JET but I really like the compact size and overall design of the JET. I'm sure the JET will do everything I want (plus the kijiji deal saves me a couple hundred bucks over the KC770)
2" X 42" BELT & 8" DIS SANDER KING Canada - Power Tools, Woodworking and Metalworking Machines by King Canada
Powerful 1 HP, 6.2 Amp direct drive motor Both a 1" and a 2" sanding belt can be installed on this belt sander for greater versatility Handles all of your finishing operations including sanding, surfacing, grinding, cleaning and deburring on wood, metal a
PS - you might notice I edited the title of this post to include the JET
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What size/configuration do you have? Motor Hp (amps)? Is it a belt/disc combo? If you were buying again - would you get the same size/type?
It's really old Craig. I originally bought it for woodworking (sorry guys, ya I play with wood too.....). It has a wide belt and a disk. I'll try and get you model info tomorrow.
No, I'd buy a metal working machine and use it for wood if I had to do it over again.
No, I'd buy a metal working machine and use it for wood if I had to do it over again.