I bought one of these a few months ago (mine is the 2 x 48” version with the 8” contact wheel) and I must say that yours is the best assembly video for the Multitool that I’ve seen. Like yourself, I’ve always had a bench grinder in my shop, but rarely used it. Now I use it all the time, it’s fantastic. Where I live, in rural Canada it’s sometimes difficult to find a full range of the 2 x 48” belts, but quite easy to find 6 x 48” ones. I’ve learned that it’s quite easy and cheaper to take a 6” belt and turn it into 3 two inch belts. All it takes is one cut, and inch or so long at 2 inches to get started and then you can tear the belt all the way around. Easy Peasy. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the idea. There is one more adjustment that should be made....Adjust the the belt table to just barely come in contact with the belt for the full length of the said table. I know,,,,the instructions don't mention this adjustment but as you can see the capability of this adjustment is there.
Just looked on ebay and amazon and there is nothing like it here in the UK just some puny sanding machines. Have to go to industrial suppliers here and pay the high price.
If it's from Multitool, it's probably a 1HP rated grinder (looks like it says 800W for power rating on his, which is equivalent to ~1HP). At least here in the states (US) they only offer 1HP grinders. Though to be honest with you I generally find these grinders overpriced for the quality you get. Now maybe internally they are quality made, however I find that the rest of their build is sorta cheap and cheesy, at least the current offerings. They use these really cheap/cheesy stamped steel tool rests, not the more solif forged steel or heavy cast iron you see on ither quality grinders. The wheel covers are mounted on these 3 pegs that you twist the cover to lock in their keyholes. So the covers aren't hard mounted on quality bolts or screws. For the money the charge, I think you can get better quality elsewhere. I'd look at either the JET series of 1HP grinders if you want high quality value for money. Or if you're in the states, check out the new Harbor Freight Hercules 8" Heavy Duty 1HP grinder (it's new, it replaced the old variable speed Hercules, which is now the Bauer 3/4HP variable speed). The Hercules is actually a 1HP grinder, that should take 40-50+ lbs of force to the wheel before it starts to stall, the model it replaced could only handle like 10-11 lbs). Now if you want truly diesel high end, find you some Baldor 10"-14" 1HP-1.5HP bench grinders, even a used Baldor is a great buy. Though I think the sweet spot for value is going to be the JET 1HP models for a pro shop. They can take like 60 lbs of force to the wheel, and keep on chugging. For a DIY shop either the JET or the Hercules will be great, with Baldors as the Cadillac option if you can find a used one for a good deal.
@BigBear-- That's really useful information. Thanks for taking the time to share. I do find this grinder to be a little under powered now the belt is fitted. Great info, thanks again. Andy
@@AndyMechanicFor a high use shop like yours, I'd really consider trying out the JET 1HP IBG-8 (8"), or the 1.5HP IBG-10 (10"). Unless budget isn't even a factor...then again...Baldor all the way. JET also has a variable speed option (As does Baldor), the IBG-8VS, which can do 0 - 3,600 RPM, it's also a 1 HP 8". Personally I'd recommend the variable speed if you plan on running the belt sander attachment, RPM control can be really beneficial, as to not overheat certain parts, or for various sharpening tasks.
