Sample breakdowns of different setups. These are not actual groupings of parts or kits, but are merely some numerical examples of how the GIB 2.0 could be outfitted.
Prices for wheels are accurate as of 2/13/15 from USAKnifemaker.com and the motor prices from Wayne Coe.
| GIB 2.0 with standard platen and single speed | ||
| 1 | GIB 2.0 kit ($275.00+$11.30 shipping) | $286.30 |
| 1 | Motor(3600 rpm, 56 frame, 1hp) | $252.70 |
| 1 | Drive wheel (4" with 5/8" bore) | $57.33 |
| 2 | Wheel - There are a few possibilities here. 2 - 2" aluminum, 2 - 2" rubber coated, 2 - 3" rubber coated(sample price is for the aluminum) | $96.16 |
| 1 | Idler/tensioner | $62.73 |
| 1 | 1.5"x1.5"x18" solid square bar (price for this example breakdown is for a 24" piece from onlinemetals.com) | $34.22 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous nuts, bolts, washers | $20.00 |
| Total: | $809.44 | |
| GIB 2.0 with multi platen and single speed | ||
| 1 | GIB 2.0 kit ($275.00+$11.30 shipping) | $286.30 |
| 1 | Motor(3600 rpm, 56c frame, 1hp) | $252.70 |
| 1 | Drive wheel (4" with 5/8" bore) | $57.33 |
| 2 | Wheels - There are a few possibilities here. Since all wheels will be ground against, use rubber coated. You can use 2", 3", or even 4" for the small wheel and 4", 6", 8", 10" or even 12" for the larger wheel. Sample breakdown is for a 2" and an 8". | $178.41 |
| 1 | Idler/tensioner | $62.73 |
| 1 | 1.5"x1.5"x18" solid square bar (price for this example breakdown is for a 24" piece from onlinemetals.com) | $34.22 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous nuts, bolts, washers | $20.00 |
| Total: | $891.69 | |
| The GIB is designed to use a 56 frame motor. It does not need a base on the motor, but it does help a little with stability. |
| The entire kit can be built for less depending on how much time spent scavenging is done. Sample breakdown assumes all new components. |
| The Grinder in a Box can be setup with a 3ph motor and a VFD for variable speed control. While this is nice, it is not always necessary and the grinder will still work great with a single speed. Your needs will dictate which is better. |
| You can also mount a single large wheel (10" for example) on a tooling bar. The small wheel adaptor from USAknifemaker will also work on a bar with this kit. |