My Daily Grind: Making a high quality and strong 2x72 Belt Grinder

Here's a making of video of my 2x72 Belt grinder. This project took me a long time but I took the time to make quality parts for this very solid (85 kg!!) machine. 2KW motor, horizontal and vertical position and adjustable table. I'm sure this machine will last a long time and I'm looking forward to use this grinder for future projects. Please subscribe to see my future projects and follow me on Instagram (Bart Harkema #Bartsmetalwork) for my daily grind.

[@kundeleczek1]

That hammering for getting 90deg. Just fantastic! Thank you!

[@bobryanstudio]

Beautiful design, love the attention to detail.

[@perrylatham7007]

Quality build. Best design I've seen so far.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@JDLarge]

Definitely the best I’ve seen built yet, it’s a beast! It will outlive us all and I look forward to seeing its new stand! Happy grinding!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks Joe, Happy Grinding

[@gregnorvell9730]

Excellent job!! Very informative! Learned some tricks! Well done! Best belt grinder build I've seen!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Great project. Seriously overbuilt is how I like them.

[@Sonic_Ox]

Great design and execution. You have some REALLY nice tools.

[@bobbymcbulge18]

Absolutely incredible! Beautiful machine!

[@deanlawson6880]

Really Beautiful Work!
Some of the best TIG welding I've seen! Very Nice!
I'd LOVE to have a nice 2 x 72 belt grinding rig like that!! Congrats!!

[@gerjaison]

"nice paint job, I'm happy with that" ... me too, nice and shiny, great job!

[@StrongFives]

Interesting to see all the different machines used in this project and thanks for including how the welds warp metal and the different ways of correcting it.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Tom

[@maxm5768]

RESPECT for problem solving ways, and thank you for teaching something new

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@TheWoodWerker]

Great Video and Beautifully Built Machine! I learned SO MUCH from watching! Thank You for Sharing! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

[@kaskristensen]

Stunning work! Really functional. Love the idea... 🇩🇰🤙🏼

[@truth7416]

You sir are a master craftsman. Well done. It would sell!

[@teslatruck6697]

Wow I'm in love with all the tools in here!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, me too ;-)

[@sickandtiredofcomplaining6574]

Your the real deal..your a talented dude , great job 👍👍👍

[@speedygonzales7147]

Love your explanations why something went wrong and how to correct it. Thank you a lot I've learned some new tricks.

[@nopenheimer]

I agree. I watch things like this to learn, not just see the end result, and always appreciate seeing mistakes.

[@johnnysauseda4913]

Great Job! 👍
I enjoyed watching your video.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
J-Ray
Victoria, Texas

[@RainManFights]

Wow I love you work! you are an amazing craftsman! Thank you for sharing.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@cw4608]

It runs so smooth! Very nice.

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Wow, brilliant welding.....you must have done that before, looks great !

[@Grinder_____]

Уважение мастеру,все до мелочи просчитанно.Качество на век!Уважения себя,уважение к своему изделию,уважение к своему рабочему месту и оборудованию.Все размеренно и не спеша.У нас так не работают,а жаль.!Спасибо,по твоиму и зделаю такой гридер.

[@pauln1557]

Quality work, inspirational, thanks!

[@joshuadraper1534]

Good build, Nice quality, and an excellent craftsmen. I enjoyed watching.

[@jeffpitzer8521]

Very nice! A well thought out design and great craftsmanship! Beautiful!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@larrykostopulos1332]

It's a pleasure to watch you create. I wish I had your skills. Keep up the good work.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@mcgeorgerl]

Not many guys use a dial indicator, pantograph or shaper to make their belt grinders but was DELIGHTED to watch your serious metalworking skills. Beautiful design and execution!!!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

thanks!

[@TheRealSlowhand]

Excellent step-by-step video... Really enjoyed watching it...

[@EverettsWorkshop]

That was an excellent build, thanks for sharing with us! The attention to detail, including the angle graduations and engraved nameplate, make your machine look pro.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@Sawmods]

Love that design. Ive been wanting to build a 2x72 grinder for a long time now and this gave me motivation to get started on it.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, good luck with your build. If you have any questions than let me know. Btw, Jeremy Schmidt also has a great design: czcams.com/video/a_RlL1O-bK4/video.html

[@Martillo_de_Dios]

It is definately a beast of a machine... Great job Bart! New sub.

[@mxcollin95]

Glad I found your channel! Really impressed with your work and all the thought you put into building such a great project! Definitely subscribing!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks Collin

[@deltabravo2810]

Great job. I like your attention to details,

[@jnsfrahm]

Great design and welding skills.

[@daveanderson2316]

Excellent, thanks for sharing.

[@silvergrizzly316]

What an INCREDIBLE build!!! And your welding is almost robotic, so GOOD!! WOW!!!👍👍 ~Jay~

[@bagheadbaby]

your attention too detail is amazing spot on build
got yourself a new subscriber

[@MichaelJeffers75]

This video taught me 2 tricks to unbend or stretch metal. Thanks for that!

[@benyork3895]

That is a work of art! You're a talented bloke

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@ronaldcrain8760]

This is beautiful work. Fantastic video. Thanks!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@VastCNC]

As always your work is the highest quality!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Chris

[@donaldreeder6933]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I haven't seen a shaper or a pantograph since my days in the Navy (1960's)! Wonderful tools, nice to see someone still using them.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you. I like to old machines. Nice quality and looks.

[@Viking_Kong]

Fantastic! I envy your skill and access to the tools to make an amazing belt grinder.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@kenthutchins1431]

Outstanding build. Unbelievable skills. Brilliant machinist. Can't say enough about the quality of your work and the thought that goes into it.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@Freetheworldnow]

Great blue collar work done here!!! Enjoy your build as much as you can and hopefully we will see future projects with this tool in use...?

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! And yes, this machine will be used a lot in future projects. A just moved to a bigger shop and need to organize the shop first. Next project will be making a nice table for the Grinder with adjustable height.

[@adamengland2519]

What an outstanding build. I love your attention to detail and you document everything really well. Seems like an almost perfect design. 👍

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@themotofixery]

Holy crap, I thought I had a tool obsession! He's got one of everything! Nice work!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! And yes, never enough tools. Still have a long list of 'wanting to make or buy'.

[@shopdoc]

Your skills are incredible. The quality of your builds are stellar!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@Samandcocoa]

The things a beast. Nice work

[@BartZudell]

Really nice work. I am building my own belt grinder and have watched quit a few videos on it and I ran across this one. I've watched this one and the ones on the ultimate bender and it wasn't until then I noticed your name is Bart. Wow me too. Nice to meet you Bart!

[@Zahrok]

Nice tutorial. Beautiful weldings.
Good tips. Continue the good work.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@fugemlpriks1876]

A very nice machine. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@colinoreilly5438]

absolutely brilliant work sir . thank you for sharing

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@DudleyToolwright]

Really nice work. I especially appreciated the welding tips and tricks. Thanks.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@juliotorres3481]

Amazing work!! Subscribed

[@andrzej3511]

I enjoyed watching your movie. You showed a decent and very careful job: smooth welds, elements perfectly polished and sandblasted. For me, the icing on the cake are brass washers and a beautifully engraved ID plate. A very good varnish on carefully prepared metal allows to believe that your grinder will actually work for many years, as you expect.
I was particularly delighted with the use of cold forging to achieve exactly 90 degrees - I buy this idea gratefully.
Compliments from Poland, your grinder is very distinguished by the quality of workmanship. :)))

[@peem1244]

Woohoo!! New toy from Bart! Super design Bart and another work of art, stunning work. I really like the use of brass components, it sets off the blue colour well. Looking forward to seeing you use it in future projects. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks for the support Pedro

[@yesdeere1376]

Beautiful work man.

[@StuartdeHaro]

Beautiful job! That is a seriously well built machine. Subscribed!

[@farrierss1724]

Great Job!!

[@wintercustomknives13]

Best grinder build I have seen! Thanks, Bart

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@NewbridgePiano]

Out of all the builds i've seen on youtube this one by far is the prettiest and most aesthetic looking in my opinion.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@przemekkastomajzer7375]

Great work!

[@ttkoh123]

A lot of loves there and true experience sharing. Good Video. Thanks.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

thanks!

[@gunsmither]

Excellent all the way Bart. Much enjoyed this video, and will check out your others!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you 👍

[@johnwurst6691]

Very cool project, solid machine!
I like your design and how you solved certain problems. Finally somebody who understands which way round the gas strut goes!
Greetings from New Zealand

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks !

[@tigranminasyan3222]

Amazing work!!! Amazing!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@paulvanzweel8287]

Well thought out and very nicely built grinder with lots of attention to the small details. Truly one of the best ones on CZcams. You have a very well equipped shop with lots of nice machines. a 50mm slice of ceramic floor tile or Polyceram glass on your flat platen will sort that wear out. Some guys also use hardened D2.

[@boomerboom6615]

Good Job Young Man I like it nice and solid.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

That looks Awesome! Most excellent work 👍 👍

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@user-nd5yz7yj2r]

Good ! Reliable and high quality! 👍

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@derekwilkinson7939]

After watching this video I’ve subscribed to your channel. What a fantastic piece of equipment the grinder is. So well made. Very impressive.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@akquicksilver]

You are very skilled fabricator. Nice work indeed. I very much appreciate you attention to detail and the quality of the finished product.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you 👍

[@MrRoscoj]

Very nice job! Looks amazing. I hope mine turns out half as nice!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks. good luck with your build!

[@MrLnorber]

Excelente trabajo Señor Harkema, muy buen diseño. Gracias por compartirlo, saludos desde Colombia!!!

[@jacquesburger1090]

Brilliant build.

[@markspc1]

Great craftsmanship !

[@richardcary5751]

Excellent engineering and workmanship. Worthy of an award for your design and hard work!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@Lmr6973]

Best looking grinder I've seen by far. Really like the time and effort to the details. You have a tool for life now.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! And I hope it will last a long time. I do enjoy to use it.

[@BobSmith-cs9nq]

great job and what great tools to work with.

[@garypostell5268]

That was a labor of Love, great job lots of time spent doing it and skill as well just outstanding 👍💯🇺🇸

[@nismotuner1]

Nice work. And the angle grinder setup is pretty sweet too. Very versatile. Props to you.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Yes, and the angle grinder works great to. It looks like a hacked DIY tool but I use it a lot. Even know a have the big 2x72 ready, the smaller one is great for small work.

[@user-ch4db3tn1f]

You are always creative, I salute you for this work 👌👌🤩🤩

[@llen6970]

That is a BEAST, well done and amassing skill.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@tamasszabo3429]

You are a very good professional! Greetings from Hungary

[@derstrishe6822]

Oh my God!!! AWESOME!!!!!!

[@matthewmoilanen787]

Very well done and thought out!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@georgschenkfilm]

Great job! Nice tools to build a nice tool

[@Bigwingrider1800]

Seems to be the best one I've seen built DIY

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@DunderOz]

Beautiful work 👍🙂

[@mrglasecki]

Outstanding 😎

[@osdanvillagrand5497]

Awesome job!
You sr. are a genuius!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@deniscustomknife8678]

You're welding like a god

[@dignitas1980]

Good God!! Man, you really know what you`re doing! Subscribed!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@mxcollin95]

Nice work man! 🤙

[@tuttebelleke]

Very well balanced design!!!

[@wayneshanks148]

Awesome job brother love it

[@stokvis4846]

Wow! Great job!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@matthewmoilanen787]

Hi Bart and a good day to u. I'm a Senoir Master ASE and have fabbed race cars, race quads, custom equipment of all sorts and in my mind am an excellent fab guy. The best compliment that I can give u is that I would "trust" you to make any part I may need but was unable to do. I am currently rehabbing a spinal and SI joint fusion and would have zero fear of having u make something I need and would even be ok with u making any mods to it u may deam necessary. This is coming from a person that more often than not has scrapped parts I'm not happy with. Great work as always Bart!!!