<![CDATA[#32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder]]>Well I have searched the world via my web browser and it seems no one makes the shute adapter for these grinders anymore. I got as far as talking to someone who had one that fit a #22 Manual grinder that they “thought” would work if I ground off some lip, but I wasn’t down with that. So its time to get busy engineering my own.

These are the units I was trying to purchase.

This is the first one:
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And this is the second one:

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Either would accomplish my goal of adding some functionality, but more importantly some safety. Both were from the same supplier, but from different manufacturers and one I was told was actually manufactured by walton’s at one point, but alas no one makes either anymore.

So The second option decked out with tray and Pusher was $220 with shipping so I decided that is my new budget. A 3d printer has been on my list for a while and recently the Ender3 has gone on sale for $167. An upgrade for self leveling bed puts the unit with filament and extra nozzles at $220. So here we go. I did order a digital caliper, but I’m not counting that 😉 .

Here is my initial drawing using measurements with a measuring tape I had in the garage. I used Fusion360 which has a free version of the 3d modeling tool by Autocad.

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Stay tuned! The printer should be here in a week or so and the Calipers today. My goal is to make something that slips over the current mouth of the grinder and attaches at the same point as the back feet. I would like the whole assembly to be no more than 2 pieces.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/2717/32-hand-belt-driven-grinderRSS for NodeFri, 11 Sep 2026 00:12:06 GMTThu, 24 Sep 2020 13:10:11 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:44:25 GMT]]>Jonathon

The parts holder and drawer come out to about 375g so its about $7.50 in material.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24120https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24120Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:44:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:40:30 GMT]]>Chef

So I purchased the Creality ender 3 base model. I have 3 of them now. The first one I purchased directly from Creality and I paid $165. The last two I bought refurbished from Creality off their website for $148. The differences come down to the control board and longevity/ease to upgrade firmware. I only intended to have 2 printers, but some confusion between myself and a friend led to the 3rd being ordered and I figured the more the merrier.

If your not super comfortable with words like programming and compiling I would probably suggest spending a little more and getting a machine that is easier to maintain such as the Creality Ender-3 V2. That along with a Bltouch ,which you would install to avoid having to manually level the bed, and you have a very stable platform.

Its all very computer based though I wouldn’t say its plug and play yet, but the amount of online resources are almost overwhelming. Take a look at Teaching Tech. That guy goes through almost everything you could possibly want to know in excruciating detail.

Also take a look at Thingiverse. They have a ton of free downloadable models that you can slice in free software and then pop on an SD card and print out.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24119https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24119Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:40:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:25:04 GMT]]>Jonathon So a 1kg roll of PLA Filament is about $20. The funnel is estimated at 200grams and the cover at about 143grams. So 343/1000 = .343 * $20 = $6.86 per complete set.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24117https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24117Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:25:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:39:37 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof I’m interested in the cost as well. Also, what printer brand and model are you using? This is just too cool to not try. The range in cost of the printers are great. What factors should one consider when getting a 3D printer? Thanks

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24008https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24008Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:39:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:05:04 GMT]]>Without the printers factored in

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24003https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24003Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:05:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:04:53 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof That is awesome man, can I ask what the material cost of that was?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24002https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24002Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:04:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:35:22 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof
That is sweet… Nice job!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23870https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23870Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:35:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:00:26 GMT]]>Im using fusion360. I have watched several Youtube videos and have been able to do the basic things. All in not too hard. Figuring out how to navigate the menus and hotkeys was about the hardest part. Setting up the 3d printers the way I have them took a little IT know how, but I am very proficient when it comes to that side of things. All in its pretty fun. I have somehow wound up with 3 printers… So yeah theirs that 😉

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23857https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23857Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:47:45 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof Very impressive. How difficult is the CAD program to design things? Is it something that can be used without CAD training?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23854https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23854Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:47:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:42:15 GMT]]>Got the box and drawers done. Now just need some time to mke sausage again.

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23852https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23852Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:42:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:28:30 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof That is very cool! Your fingers will thank you!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23735https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23735Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:28:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:52:02 GMT]]>Jonathon thanks. I enjoyed learning and posting about it. I’m currently printing a holder I designed for my grinder plates and knifes.

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23554https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23554Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:52:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:46:21 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof This was beyond fascinating and we will be talking about this on the podcast for sure!! Thank you for sharing this and please keep us updated on how it works!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23462https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23462Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:46:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:05:27 GMT]]>Very Impressive. Likely have a product that there is a demand for.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23435https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23435Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:05:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:05:16 GMT]]>All done.

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23422https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23422Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:05:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:29:02 GMT]]>That is amazing!! Good job

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23392https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23392Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:29:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:44:46 GMT]]>The funnel is done. Hopefully it fits. Screenshot_20201011-141740_Chrome.jpg

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23376https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23376Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:44:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sun, 11 Oct 2020 14:56:49 GMT]]>Chef My wife would agree. I’ve been making toys for our 2 year old daughter so I catch a bit of a break with her. We have been contemplating getting one at work to print out custom brackets for specific installs we have to do so I’m killing allot of birds with 1 stone. I am actually thinking about buying a second one and customizing it to print specific materials.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23375https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23375Sun, 11 Oct 2020 14:56:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sun, 11 Oct 2020 01:02:44 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof Remarkable. I need a new toy, but my wife would say that it was a distraction to the projects I need to complete. She’s probably right!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23366https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23366Sun, 11 Oct 2020 01:02:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:56:07 GMT]]>The funnel is coming along nicely.

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23364https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23364Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:56:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sat, 10 Oct 2020 19:37:13 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof
Some amazing tech you have going on there. Very cool.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23358https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23358Sat, 10 Oct 2020 19:37:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:08:48 GMT]]>The fit is pretty good. A little tight, but I might be able to run it without any legs.

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Now its time to print the funnel Insert

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23354https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23354Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:08:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:22:33 GMT]]>pr0wlunwoof Impressive.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23350https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23350Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:22:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to #32 Hand/Belt Driven Grinder on Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:51:22 GMT]]>I’m using PLA for now. I want to get it setup to do PETG, but this machine isn’t the best suited for that right out of the box.

I got v3 printed last night. Dunno if I will get a chance to mess with it this weekend or not.

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23347https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/23347Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:51:22 GMT