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6" x 48" Belt Grinder

The 6" x 48" Belt Grinder is a powerful tool used in makerspaces for grinding, sanding, and shaping various materials, primarily metal and wood. Members utilize it for tasks like…

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  1. Prerequisites None required
  2. Review materials
  3. Pass quiz
  4. Checkout
Review materials
Badge Video
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Tool overview and capabilities
Safe operating practices
Adjusting and leveling the bed
Foot pedal operation and workflow
Demonstration of grinding technique
Removing and replacing the belt
Selecting grit and belt types
Unplugging and safe maintenance
Belt tensioning and tracking adjustment
Reassembly and power-up
Fine-tuning belt tracking
Verifying tension and final safety check
Pass Quiz

3 questions · You can retake if you don't pass.

Badge Checkout Requirement
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Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday
October 18, 2026
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With Nathan Rawling
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
October 19, 2026		    
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Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Thursday
October 22, 2026		  
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
  
Sunday
October 25, 2026
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Sign in to schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
October 26, 2026		    
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Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
DEPRICATED OLD Checklist
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BgddGaVaMFheiiwqS2b_-Df05fQLrgxEM47r2qCEqHk…
Complete these items to earn the badge.
  • Belt Grinders
  • Video watched, quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained, any questions?
  • Identify and describe the two belt grinders, which you would use for what
  • Which direction should material never be held in?
  • Grind a piece of metal
  • Good grip on workpiece
  • Workpiece level on the tool rest, or angled down if held above the tool rest
  • Not pushing hard
  • Cleaning up tool
  • Vacuumed up after use
  • Make sure switch is turned off
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