Short test run video of “U-Weld” 2×72 kit sold by USAKnifemaker. I needed a budget friendly horizontal machine for dedicated small wheel work and this seemed to fit the bill. Tool rest and drive wheel are made by KMG. Motor is a Baldor 3PH VEM3546 controlled by a KB Electronics variable speed drive. For the price I am content with the setup. Grinds are square and tracking is surprisingly good.

Note: it’s not permanently bolted down yet and I need to work on cable management as well as making a mounting bracket for the VFD.

Pictured above: Using machinist blocks to square up my workrest in relation to the small wheel (and the other grinder). Since I’m going from one grinder to another, it’s important the work rests are square (otherwise my choils and finger grooves will look crooked).