Here is a tool that is a bit obscure yet after some thought and work...it wasn't really a bad idea.

I've been working with a maker that has very little room and money and wanted to optimize both in his shop. He was completely rebuilding his shop after some 20years in the biz.

Bench room was a premium and we needed to find a way to get a new grinder and a buffer in the same space.

Viola! We came up with the idea to use the grinder as a buffer with a quick change attachment.

Here it is:

http://65.108.254.151/kmg1pics/buff1.jpg


http://65.108.254.151/kmg1pics/buff2.jpg


http://65.108.254.151/kmg1pics/buff3.jpg


Since he was mounting his new motor on the left side of the grinder he can simply drive the buffer via a step pulley on the left end of the shaft. Even though, the buff could have been driven by the contact wheel via and abrasive belt, this setup was choosen for safety. This way he has to remove the contact wheel attachment/tooling arm...and slide in the buffing attachment. That way there is no way that a pointed blade can get snagged in the buff while grinding on the wheel.

Great idea?...crazy idea...? What do you think?

Sincerely,
Rob

That is pretty cool. Really saves space and I like the safety idea of removing the contact wheel to replace with the buffer. Looks like it may be the ticket. Please have the owner report on how it works.

Nice work rob
I wish I could get my hands on one of
your grinders?
Nathan><>