Wasn't for sure where to post this, so moderators, place it where you will!
I have been looking for a solution to edge finishing and everything I have been able to locate has been out of my budget...
Sooooo, being an enterprising geek I sat down and thought about what I needed.
1 friction
2 heat (caused by number one)
3 application on finishes and waxes
4 much shininess
hmmmm
spinny things oughta do the job
Shopping list:
Bench Grinder, Lowes $47
2 dual sheaves (pulleys) 1/2 inch bore Grizzly Tools $10.50 each
Speed control, Harbor Freight $19.00
Rusty from Springfield Leather.... Priceless!
Take your handy dandy screwdriver and remove the guards, then take a pair of pliers and remove the nut from the wheel so you can remove the grinding stone
remove the metal washer from behind the grinding stone
now remove the three screws holding the inner guard shield
remove the inner guard shield.... we don't need no stinking safety shields!
now, grab your dual sheave... see, two slots
remember the 1/2 inch bore?
Place the sheave on the grinder shaft and tighten the allen screw... don't forget to tighten this thing or it will come off of the grinder at mach 4.187 and careen around the house ending up cracking the door on one of your wifes cabinets.... well, like I said, tighten the allen screw
grab your speed controller and plug it into the wall, then plug your new edge finisher into the speed control
thats it for this installment, Rusty from Springfield Leather told me to bring in the sheaves and we would build the edge finishing grooves into the sheaves. I will post the rest of this epic quest at that time
cheers
MojoGeo