Belt grinder ???

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Ever since all the chopper and street rod shows have hit the tube, I have been seeing the belt grinders they are using.  Does anyone know where they can be purchased?  I did a google but the only hits are industrial grade equip and cost thousands of dollars.  I bought a cheap craftsman belt sander to try but it is weak and the belt is for wood.  My price range is in the $500 range.  What do you use?
Reply:I built one from junkyard scrap that works quite well and uses 2x72 belts.  Go to this linkhttp://www.balconesforge.org/techarticles/tech.htmand read the top article.Get it hot and hit it hard...
Reply:Hey Hollis,Very good job on that grinder fabrication! Have you made more than two so far?Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:http://www.frugalmachinist.com/beltgrind.htmlanother diy modelStangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey
Reply:I just picked up one from grizzly, I particularly like it. Have owned a couple other models and this is by far the best crafted:http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...emnumber=G1183Driving a Jeep is like drinking tequila... At some point you're gonna get the misimpression that you're bulletproof and invisible... At that point, if you're smart, all you can do is hang on and pray that it ends soon. -- Me.
Reply:Bruce,Only made two at the time because all I had were the two scrounged motors.  I have another motor now and plan to make one to run 6000 SFPM.HollisGet it hot and hit it hard...
Reply:New guy answer:  I bought a belt/disc grinder from Grizzly.  I seem to remember it was in the price range that you have.  Part # escapes me at the moment, but it's 110vac, 6"x42" belt, and 6"dia. disc.  It's certainly not a heavy duty tool, but it works...  HTHJack Culver City, SoCal
Reply:Originally posted by HWooldridge Bruce,Only made two at the time because all I had were the two scrounged motors.  I have another motor now and plan to make one to run 6000 SFPM.Hollis
Reply:Bruce,I am always checking posts so I do not get notifications.  I see that you jump around as much as me...Get it hot and hit it hard...
Reply:I have been here for a while, I still have a long way to go. My beads don't look like a stack of dimes yet!C Ya',Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Bruce,I just got a TIG and have been practicing diligently but I'm an old hand at stick, MIG and oxy-fuel.  Later, HGet it hot and hit it hard...
Reply:see if "flex" has what your looking for. They are a sister company of Porter Cable out of germany
Reply:make  one  !!!the stuff you will learn is priceless