Beaumont Metal Works KMG TX Belt Grinder
Product Description
The KMG-TX – Tilting Extreme is the Knife Making Grinder you’ve been dreaming of! With the same robust construction of the original KMG, the completely re-engineered KMG-TX takes your grinding to the next level!
The 2×72 direct-drive grinder easily tilts from vertical position with a lever release and clicks securely into horizontal position and back again. The new KMG-TX features a ratcheting belt tension system, an all-new Axis Neutral Tracking system with a low wear steel tracking wheel, platen attachment wheels made of steel, smaller footprint. Works with ALL the classic KMG attachments including the Rotary Platen Attachment and Small Wheel Attachment.
Runs on 115V or 230V AC — comes finished and pre-wired, nearly ready to plug in and GRIND! (you will need to connect the pre-wired motor cord to the VFD)
Beaumont Metal Works took everything they've learned from 20 years of making the industry-leading Knife-maker’s belt grinder, and put it into the KMG-TX Tilting Extreme! Everything you love about classic Beaumont Metal Works design with every feature you’ve been wanting in your knife making grinder!
- All Steel KMG-TX Chassis
- 2HP* Variable Speed Direct Drive Motor
- Variable Speed Controller for 115V or 230V*
- All New Axis Neutral Tracking system with low wear steel tracking wheel
- New Ratcheting Belt Tensioning System
- 6″ Drive Wheel
- 10″ Contact Wheel
- Aluminum tool arm
- TX Platen Attachment featuring low-wear steel wheels
- Easy to care for pearl white powder coat finish and black zinc.
Some assembly required.
* 2HP motor will operate at a maximum of 1.5HP if on 115V; In order for the 2.0HP unit to operate at its full capabilities it will need to run at 230V with the appropriate cord.
* This unit comes shipped with a NEMA 5-15 power cable supporting 115V. In order to operate at 230V, please select to purchase the 230V cord in addition.
* The Variable Speed Controller will need to be adjusted to select 115V or 230V.
Articulating Work Rest
The KMG Articulating Work Rest System contains the following parts:
- Work Rest Table
- Tooling arm (For KMG-TX)
- 1 (one) 90-degree angle knuckle
- 2 (two) links with levers
- 3 (three) 1″ diameter pins
These eight components will allow you to create hundreds of combinations for every work support situation.
Wide Work Rest
Preferred Abrasives Ultimate Belt Kit
- Firestorm II Ceramic Belt: 36, 60, 80, 120
- Blue J-Flex Ceramic Belt: 180, 220
- Green J-Flex A/O Belt: 320, 400, 600
- Brown J-Flex A/O Belt: 800
- Blue Film A/O Belt: 1200
- Felt Polishing Belt: Felt
- Surf. Cond. Belt: Blue (AO-Very Fine), Gray (SC-Super Fine)
- Scallop Edge Belt (1 x 72”): 120, 220, 400, 600
- Belt Cleaning Stick: 2 x 2 x 12”
Preferred Abrasives Basic Belt Kit
- Firestorm Ceramic Belts: 36, 60, 80, 120 (Made with Firestorm II material)
- Blue J-Flex Ceramic Belts: 180, 220
- Green J-Flex A/O Belts: 320, 400, 600
- Brown J-Flex A/O Belts: 800
- Blue Film A/O Belts: 1200
Product Specifications
| Horse Power | 2.0 HP |
| Power Plug Type | NEMA 5-15 or NEMA 6-20 |
| Voltage | 115 |
| Amps | 22 |
| Shipping Lead Time | Made To Order - Please Inquire |
Price Guarantee
At Soul Ceramics, we want our customers to know they are getting the best prices online. When you see the blue "Lowest Price Guarantee" words on our website, we are guaranteeing that we have the lowest price anywhere on the internet. In fact, if you find another online store that offers a lower price then us within 30 days of your purchase date please let us know and we will hand you the difference - in cash. We want you to shop confidently knowing that you are getting the absolute best price on your kiln or wheel.
To request your partial refund, e-mail us a link to the same product on our competitor's website within 30 days from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.
Our Lowest Price Guarantee has some restrictions:
- You must purchase the item from our website before requesting your partial refund
- Special promotion offers are not eligible
- The competitor must be an online store only
- The website can not be a discounter or auction website, such as eBay
- The competitor must be an Authorized Retailer for the product
- The price on the competitor's website must include all shipping and processing fees
- The model must be "like-for-like" (eg: In-stock vs. In-stock or Made-to-order vs. Made-to-order)
- The manufacturer must be either Evenheat Kiln, Jen-Ken Kilns, or Paragon Industries
Shipping & Returns
At Soul Ceramics, we know how annoying it can be when you are hit with hidden costs and fees when you purchase items online. That's why we offer FREE SHIPPING* on all standard orders through Soul Ceramics.
We even cover extra costs such as lift gate service, so the price you see is the price you pay!
For the full details on this offer and our detailed shipping and returns policies, click here.
* Non standard orders include shipments outside of our standard shipping range, and orders that do not include a kiln or pottery wheel in the same shipment. Soul Ceramics reserves the right to inform you of shipping costs before orders are finalized.
Warranty
Beaumont Metal Works warranty highlights
- Five-year limited warranty on the grinder chassis (frame, arms, plates, brackets, knobs): 60 months from installation, capped at 62 months from purchase.
- Motors and VFDs are warranted by their own makers, not by Beaumont: Leeson 12 months, Techtop 18 to 36 months, KB/Nidec VFDs 5 years.
- Wear items, springs, rubber and polyurethane, bearings, fasteners, belts and cosmetic issues are excluded.
- Get written authorization from Beaumont, then ship freight prepaid to the Columbus factory. Beaumont repairs or replaces at its option.
- You pay shipping both ways; removal and installation labor is not reimbursed.
- Registration with Beaumont is required to validate the five-year warranty.
Extended warranty (Clyde)
- Optional extended protection from Clyde can be added to eligible products at checkout, on top of the manufacturer's warranty.
- Clyde plans cover the core product only. Add-on options such as controllers, furniture kits, stands, blade fixtures and vents are not included.
- Claims under a Clyde plan are filed with Clyde, not with the manufacturer. Keep your Clyde confirmation email with your order confirmation.
In every case
- Keep your order confirmation. It is your proof of purchase date and every manufacturer asks for it.
- Report a problem as soon as you notice it. Several manufacturers require notice within 10 to 15 days of discovering a defect.
- Contact Soul Ceramics first. We are the authorized dealer for everything we sell and we coordinate claims with the manufacturer on your behalf.
- Do not discard any failed parts until the claim is resolved. Manufacturers may ask for them back for inspection.
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