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Viel Belt Grinders for Bessex exchange members - Ken S - 10-04-2017
I had the pleasure of a long telephone conversation with Rupert recently. Rupert has long experience converting belt grinders. He is also very generous in spirit, and wants to share the benefits of his experience with other sharpeners. We talked about making the benefits of the "Generation III" Viel belt grinder available to bessex exchange members at a reasonable price. None of us are in this venture to make money. Here are two options:
Either option requires purchasing a basic Viel belt grinder (without a motor) and a variable speed motor kit (from Penn State Industries).
The first option would be suitable for a "home workshop" person. I would have opted for this if it had been available when I started. The kit includes an already drilled aluminum bracket, a smaller Viel pulley already bored to fit the PSI motor, the misc. hardware needed, a paper template, and instructions. Two hours of shop time should see the project completed or well along. The price of this has yet to be determined and will depend on material costs and the number ordered. More orders lowers the cost per unit.
The second option can also be completed in a more complete home workshop. I did mine with a battery drill and a bandsaw. A drill press would be useful, but not mandatory for this option. This option consists of a downloadable paper drilling template and instructions. This would be downloadable from the bess exchange at no cost. The user would need to purchase a smaller Viel pulley bored or needing to be bored, and an aluminum bracket plus the misc. hardware locally.
More information will be posted on this bess exchange later. Those who are interested in either option should post their (non binding) interest on this topic. Questions are welcome.
The modified Viel is a very useful, versatile tool. We really like it!
Ken (for Rupert and Henry)
RE: Viel Belt Grinders for Bessex exchange members - Mark Reich - 10-06-2017
I could never be surprised with the immense generosity of my Dear Friend, Mr Rupert. I've never met anyone as selfless Or kind heartedly Helpful.
Mr Ken, in the little time we've known each other, I've learned that you share these qualities highly as well. Thankfully, our fearless leader, Mr Mike is cut from the same cloth, and the trickle down effects of such honorable leaders makes this forum exceptionally warm and inviting.
Just wanted to Thank You guys from the bottom of my heart, and please know I really love my GenIII. It's not like my other power tools. It lives indoors, in my office.
RE: Viel Belt Grinders for Bessex exchange members - Rupert Lucius - 10-06-2017
(10-06-2017, 03:40 PM)Mark Reich Wrote: I could never be surprised with the immense generosity of my Dear Friend, Mr Rupert. I've never met anyone as selfless Or kind heartedly Helpful.
Mr Ken, in the little time we've known each other, I've learned that you share these qualities highly as well. Thankfully, our fearless leader, Mr Mike is cut from the same cloth, and the trickle down effects of such honorable leaders makes this forum exceptionally warm and inviting.
Just wanted to Thank You guys from the bottom of my heart, and please know I really love my GenIII. It's not like my other power tools. It lives indoors, in my office.
Thank you - Mark
Rupert
RE: Viel Belt Grinders for Bessex exchange members - Ken S - 10-06-2017
Very nice post, Mark. You reflect my sentiments about Rupert. I am pleased you had the opportunity to visit with him in his home.
I have thought about displaying my Gen III next to the Kitchenaid.
Ken