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No I don't have it.
Maybe take the supplied 1/2" pulley to a machine shop and have it bored out, or find another pulley.
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(08-24-2018, 01:57 PM)Scott W Wrote: Does anyone have this? I have a 3/4 HP motor but it has a 5/8 inch shaft. Wondering if anyone modified it for another motor (bigger then the 1/2 inch shaft) and any thoughts about this grinder?
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.as...at=1,43072
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Take a good look at the HF grinder...Less than 55 bucks with the motor if you have a 20% discount coupon, It's the best buy you can get at HF...The 3/4hp motor you have is a gross overkill...A 1/4 or 1/3hp is all you need for a 1"X30" belt grinder.
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FWIW,
I have that grinder.
The large drive wheel is cast aluminum, the hub in the center is about 1.160 inch diameter.
Probably could be bored to fit a larger shaft, and a new keyway cut.
I have a 2nd hand, 1/3hp, 1725 motor, on mine, and I can't stall it, with wood.
I don't use it for metal, but probably would be good.
I have another, older, different manufacturer, same design, that has a 3450 motor on it.
It works great for metal, I use it all the time-bought it used, 20 years ago.
It is too fast for wood though, it burns wood easily.
They both use the same 42" belt.
IMHO, the 42" belt lasts a lot longer than the 30" belt model, I had before.
Hope this helps you decide.
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Welp...FWIW I just left HF and I have a sander and 2 packs of belts for under $55.
Not bad.
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