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Kalamazoo Belt Grinder, Small (1"x42")

The Kalamazoo Belt Grinder, Small (1"x42") is a versatile tool used for grinding, shaping, and finishing various materials, particularly metal and wood. Members at the makerspace…

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  1. Prerequisites None required
  2. Review materials
  3. Pass quiz
  4. Checkout
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Badge Video
badge Video Timestamps
Belt uses and basic concepts
Machine features and adjustments
Safe workpiece positioning
Material removal and tool limits
Choosing and sourcing belts
Changing and installing belts
Adjusting tracking and alignment
Demonstration of grinding technique
When to replace the belt
Pass Quiz

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

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Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Monday
November 2, 2026		    
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With Mara Heneks
Thursday
November 5, 2026		  
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With Aaron Monikowski
  
Sunday
November 8, 2026
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With Nathan Rawling
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With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
November 9, 2026		    
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Thursday
November 12, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
  
Sunday
November 15, 2026
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Sign in to schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
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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