The new belt grinder chassis should be here tomorrow, giving me a total of three 2×72 grinders. I’m setting this one up as a dedicated small wheel (horizontal) machine, which means I don’t have to switch tool arms as frequently. The horizontal capability also makes contouring finger grooves and choils a lot easier. I got the VFD/motor wired up and everything is ready to go.

Pictured above: I finally got time to setup the Beaumont Metal Works articulating tool rest. It seems like a high quality piece of equipment. The tool-less handles make adjustment super easy. Instead of constantly having to re-adjust my DD tool rest, I got one of these Beaumont setups for dedicated small wheel work. My only con is that it’s not as wide as the DD tool rest.

In addition to the Beaumont tool rest I ordered their disc sanding attachment and mounted it to a spare motor. Although I haven’t quite figured out where it’s going to be permanently placed in my shop. A disc sander is not a tool I use often but it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Finally, my 2×72 Coote is still going strong after fourteen years of hard use. I recently made a new work rest for the 10″ contact wheel (see above).