Belt Grinders and Motors
Torus 2×72 Steel Belt Grinder, Fully Assembled (Closeout)
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Starts at$845Was $1,195
12 built and on the shelf
The steel-and-aluminum Torus that carried this shop to the Nova, marked down from $1,195 to make room for it. Fully assembled, tilting, ratchet tensioned, and in stock right now in limited quantities.
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- Your total
- $845
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2-year warranty
Questions before you buy?
- 5.0 combined rating on Google and Etsy (opens in a new tab)
- 49 buyer reviews (opens in a new tab)
- 350+ customers since 2020
- 7–10 business days from time of order
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What owners say
Straight from Google, word for word. The ones about this kind of part come first.
- 5 out of 5 stars
I am a full time knifemaker and have worked for another knifemaker full time for years before i went on my own. I have used quite a few different grinders on the market and I believe these to be of the highest value on the market. They are smooth, stable, and punch way above their weight class.…
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I am a full time knifemaker and have worked for another knifemaker full time for years before i went on my own. I have used quite a few different grinders on the market and I believe these to be of the highest value on the market. They are smooth, stable, and punch way above their weight class. The ratcheting tensioning system rules and I will never go back to a spring tensioning system...
Rich Provides the absolute best customer service. If you email or call him, he is the guy you will talk to. He will take care of you and make sure you have the products you want and need for your craft. He genuinely cares about the work he is producing and wants it to be of the highest quality...
If you are an aspiring knifemaker or a seasoned pro looking to upgrade, build a relationship with Rich and his products. you wont be disappointed and it will pay dividends throughout your journey....
Will Hutchinson - 5 out of 5 stars
Runs super smooth and quiet with basically no vibration. Even though it's aluminum, there's zero flex or rattling - feels rock solid even when you're really putting it to work.
Love the tracking system and the ratchet belt tensioning - makes changing belts quick and painless.…
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Got this belt grinder for our farm shop and it's been awesome. The machining quality really impressed me - everything fits tight and feels solid, you can tell they put real care into making it.
Setup took maybe 20 minutes tops and it was ready to roll. Runs super smooth and quiet with basically no vibration. Even though it's aluminum, there's zero flex or rattling - feels rock solid even when you're really putting it to work.
Love the tracking system and the ratchet belt tensioning - makes changing belts quick and painless. All the controls just make sense.
But honestly, what made this purchase special was dealing with Rich. He was incredible - answered all my questions before I bought it, made sure I got the right setup, and followed up several times after it arrived to check how everything was running. You just don't get that kind of service anymore.
First belt grinder we've owned and I'm really happy with it. Thing's built to last and performs great. Would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a solid grinder for your shop.
Keep up the fantastic work Rich!
Eric Torrie - 5 out of 5 stars
Every single part of it was cnc machined to perfection. There were no burs/ hard edges and everything is fit and finished so well that it ought to make even a machinist blush when they unbox it.…
Read the whole review by Dave WShow the short version of Dave W’s review
Quality , performance and a work of art all rolled into one. I was shopping around for a new 2x72 grinder when I stumbled upon Torus CNC website and after taking a look at what they’re offering I couldn’t say no. I purchased the M-90-AL - 2 x 72 - Tilting Belt Grinder without hesitation and I couldn’t be happier with this grinder. It has all the feature you’ll get on any modern 2x72 (tilt function included). It accepts 1.5 inch tooling arms making it universal for and attachment you can get on the market. Every single part of it was cnc machined to perfection. There were no burs/ hard edges and everything is fit and finished so well that it ought to make even a machinist blush when they unbox it. Mine came fully assembled. All I had to do was mount the motor and a contact wheel and I was making sparks. The platen I’m using on it though is an ORIGIN that I bought off eBay many years ago and I was concerned that it wouldn’t work well on this grinder because the main body is approx 1/2 thick but to my surprise there were zero belt alignment issues using another makers platen. I didn’t have to add a single spacer or do any milling to the mating surface to get it to work. I did however drill and tap 2 new holes in the tooling arm I bought with it for it to mount up but that’s nothing. Because it works in harmony with the rest of the grinder after installed .I even recycled an older drive wheel without issues.When buying this I was given the option of his ratcheting tensioner system so I chose that option , and I gotta say ….this is so professionally done my jaw dropped just looking at it before a belt even went on this grinder. The ratcheting system is a bit of a learning curve since my other grinder uses gas shocks but after having experiences this ratcheting system I just can’t go back to a grinder with spring or shock tensioning. I absolutely love it. And I believe that adds to why this thing has such good tracking because it’s giving me the perfect tensioning I wasn’t getting from my other grinder .it really tracks like a dream! I put a 1.5 hp 3500 rpm motor on mine and I can really lean into when grinding and I can’t get the belt to slip off to the side like I can another grinder. The tilt function is as beautifully done as it is functional. It takes all of 2 seconds to unlock this grinder and tilt it over on the side. And I’m back to grinding. The pictures of this grinder on Torus CNC website just don’t do it justice. This thing is a real cnc work of art. I’ve caught myself just starting at it since it’s been in my shop lol. My only regret was that my budget only allowed me to buy one of these grinders. In the future I’d like to get another. And even the variable speed option.All in all this grinder exceeded my expectation by a long mile and I have no regrets whatsoever. Anyone reading this and is considering adding this grinder to their arsenal you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how friendly and communicative Torus can be if you shoot them an email with any questions or inquiries. Well , I think that just about sums it up so I’m out of here. Thanks for reading.
Dave W
Why this one
The $845 closeout. Assembled and tested.
3/8-inch steel base and motor plate, the same used on the Torus 3×79, with 6061 aluminum components
304 stainless ratchet belt tensioner and a 90-degree tilt: loosen the handle, pull the pin
Steel slack-belt flat platen with tool bar and 4-inch drive wheel included, fully assembled and tested
Vertical to horizontal in four moves
The Steel closeout tilts 90 degrees on a pin, so going from a bevel to a flat horizontal pass takes four moves and no tools.
Who it's for
Built for the work you actually do
Makers who want a fully assembled, American-made, tilting 2×72 at the current closeout price of $845, down from $1,195. First grinders, second grinders, sharpening businesses, and anyone who has had the Steel on a maybe list.
What’s in the box
- Fully assembled and shop-tested Torus 2×72 Steel chassis, 3/8-inch steel and 6061 aluminum
- Steel slack-belt flat platen attachment on a 1.5-inch tool bar
- 4-inch drive wheel
- 304 stainless ratchet belt tensioner, tracked and tested
- Motor and VFD sold separately
Belt changes: release, swap, ratchet
I use a 304 stainless ratchet instead of a spring: each tooth of the cam holds the tracking wheel a step further out, and the pawl keeps it there.
Specs
Product specifications and dimensions
- Base price
- $845 before options
- Add accessories
- Small wheel attachment · Small wheel starter set: attachment plus 1/2, 3/4 and 1-inch wheels · Adjustable work table 6x16 · 8-inch contact wheel attachment
- Availability
- 12 built and on the shelf
- Lead time
- Most orders ship in 7–10 business days from time of order
- Ships from
- 1741 Industrial Drive Unit #8, Sterling, Illinois
- Shop
- Torus CNC — Sterling, Illinois, USA
Tracking is one knob
Tracking is one small, repeatable adjustment at the 4-lobe knob on the machined billet-aluminum head, the same head on every Torus.
Options
Choose and compare product options
Compare motor packages, attachments and finish choices before ordering.
Motor and VFD
Not bundled on this listing. Add my variable-speed motor and VFD combo to your cart — a TechTop motor with a sealed KBAC-27D drive, $1,195 for the 1 HP on 120V or $1,245 for the 2 HP on 220V — or source your own 56C face-mount motor from my Amazon links page.Small wheel attachment ($289)
Start with the arm and holder and choose the rubber wheel sizes you need.Small wheel starter set ($469 at list price)
The attachment plus 1/2, 3/4 and 1-inch rubber wheels. Eligible attachments and wheels save 5% at 2 units, 10% at 3 units, 15% at 4 units, 20% at 5+ units. A grinder counts as one unit; only eligible parts are discounted.Adjustable work table 6x16 ($275)
A tilting steel work table on its own arm for repeatable bevel angles.8-inch contact wheel attachment ($239)
For hollow grinds and profiling. Larger diameters are available on its own product page.
Before you order
Shipping, warranty and returns
Shipping and lead time
In stock and fully assembled, so most orders ship from Sterling, Illinois in seven to ten business days from time of order; add-ons can take longer. A more detailed delivery estimate will be given upon ordering your grinder. Tracking number on the day it ships. Non-wear parts are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use; returns are case by case, within two weeks of arrival, with a 25% restocking fee. Ground shipping in the lower 48: $95 a grinder, $145 with a motor package, $75 a motor on its own, and $35 for the first accessory plus $15 each after. A grinder with a motor and any accessories is capped at $145.Warranty
I warranty the non-wear parts against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Motors and VFDs carry their manufacturer's warranty; contact me for guidance on the manufacturer's claim process.Returns
Returns are reviewed case by case and must be pre-approved within two weeks of arrival. The buyer covers insured return shipping, a 25% restocking fee applies, and original shipping is not refunded.
Straight answers
Questions I get about the closeout grinder
What comes with the Steel closeout package?
The $845 buys the grinder itself, fully assembled and shop-tested despite what the old URL says: the 3/8-inch steel and 6061 aluminum chassis, a steel slack-belt flat platen attachment on a 1.5-inch tool bar, a 4-inch drive wheel, and the 304 stainless ratchet tensioner, tracked and tested. There is no motor option on this one at checkout — order the variable-speed motor and VFD combo separately, or run your own 56C face-mount motor. Belts and attachments are separate.
Why is it $845?
I am making room for the new lineup. Nothing is wrong with it — it carries the same machined dual-axis tracking head as the Nova, fully assembled, tilting and ratchet-tensioned, the machine that sold for $1,195, marked down as a closeout in limited quantity.
Is it really assembled? The URL says kit.
The web address is left over from an older listing and I keep it so old links still work. What ships is a fully assembled and tested grinder chassis with the platen and drive wheel installed.
Does it come with a motor?
No. Add my motor and VFD combo to your cart, 1 HP for 120V or 2 HP for 220V, or supply your own 56C face-mount motor and VFD.
How is it different from the Nebula?
The Nebula is the new-generation all-steel chassis with machined billet dual-axis tracking. The Steel closeout is the previous design: a 3/8-inch steel base and motor plate with 6061 aluminum components. Same tilt, same stainless ratchet tensioner, same 1.5-inch arms, $450 less.
How many are left?
The count beside the price is how many are on my shelf. If you want to be sure before you order, email me.
Goes with it
The attachments that earn their keep
Each one fits all four Torus grinders, and every piece in the same order counts toward the bundle discount.
Slack Belt Deep Flat Platen Attachment with 1.5″ Aluminum Tool Bar
Four inches of throat for deep slack-belt work.
Starts at$289
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