Belt Grinder Platten

[J.V.Reeve]

I have a Grizzly 2"x72" grinder. I've noticed that the
graphite covering on the platten is wearing uneven, especially around the tool rest area.

Any recommendations on a better platten "slip pad" ?
I read something about plate glass being used?

By the way, I'm new here and have to say this site is a genuine "candy store" of information!

[imagedude]

I don't think it's glass plate that is used! Some people use pyroceramic platterns. The source of the pyroceramic is usually stores that stock spares for woodburning stoves.

[Rich Hale]

My Grizzley' platen was not even close to being trued with the world. I fussedwith it until it was right, I do not use a cushion.

[me miller]

Check out elliscustomknifeworks site will have precut pyroceramic glass . You need to check also that you have a botome lip to h hold te glass in place so an accidental release does not go into the wheel. Most use j b weld to hold it to the platten.

[J.V.Reeve]

Thanks for the tips...

EllisCustomKnives looks like a pretty good site for products and info.