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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
Review materials
Badge Video
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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

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Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday
September 6, 2026
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Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Tuesday
September 8, 2026		  
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Schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
  
Thursday
September 10, 2026		  
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
  
Sunday
September 13, 2026
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Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
September 14, 2026		    
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Schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Tuesday
September 15, 2026		  
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Schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
  
Thursday
September 17, 2026		  
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
  
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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