FlyingXS Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I have been looking at knife grinders on the net, the KMG style seems to be the easiest and most versatile to build. Just forge my first two knives yesterday which was a lot of fun. So now thinking to the next steps for grinding the blade. So show us your belt grinders for your blade work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kearnach Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I wholeheartedly recommend Wilmont Grinders. I have a TAG-101 1.5 hp variable speed. It's worth every penny. If i had to do it all over again I would have bought that grinder before I bought a forge, anvil, anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I can't afford one of the big bad boys that a lot of folks are using, so I'm going to start off by buying a Grizzly and then eventually upgrading from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticallySharp Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I currently use a basic 2x72 from Pheer Grinders. Been using it for 3 years. It works today as it did when I got it. It's a 1hp. End of tge year I will have save enough to buy a Wilmont TAG 101 with a 2hp motor. I have used it extensively and realized it's time to upgrade. The Pheer is a good starter unit and Jose the owner of the company is great to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 The Wilmont TAG 101 seem to be considered the ultimate in grinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Ummm ... I use a 1x30 from Harbor Freight :ph34r: . Obvioulsy knives aren't my main focus. I have purchase a motor and bearings and plant to build a 2 x 72 at some point. Accumulating parts as I find them, and evaluating options for drive wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticallySharp Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 If you haven't bought many parts already look at Wilmonts Little Buddy kit. It's a nice way to go and if later you want something else the accessories will be use able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aden Cassidy Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Have a look at gameco they are bringing wilmont grinders into aus at the moment. Then there is also the radius master which is designed and built right here in Aus. There is a few attachments for both of these machines but those get quite pricey from what I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 We only have one photo in the thread….where are the photos guys? Anyone had a crack at a shop built one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Here is my buddy's grinder. Mine has the wheels and pullies getting ordered today. If you can weld or know someone who can making one is a great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Nice, simple and functional design. Like I mentioned above, I am exploring options for drive wheels myself. You mind post or PM'ng me what you went with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmann2118 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/38525-polar-bear-forge-grinder-build/ Built this Polar Bear Forge grinder last winter. I'm thinking I had about $750 in it maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejoint Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 do you think 16 gage tubing would be to light of a material fot this type of grinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me miller Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 This is one made by Rick Menefee that I have been using for the last four years. 18 inch wooden wheel for grinding and a wooden wheel for idler. This for a 2by 72 inch belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtownAndrew Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I had a more complicated 2x72 designed but was never getting around to building it. So I finally said to myself "how simple can I make this and just get it done". So I made a 2 pulley grinder with the frame mostly being a stick of 2x4 lumber. I spent a weekend making it with most of the time spent machining the drive pulley to go on the motor shaft. In order to simplify things I went with a single slower speed at 1500 FPM which also matches the 1/2 HP size. So far it has been working well. I used it a fair amount just before Christmas working on presents. The major costs were $75 for a used motor and about $6 for 2 ball bearings used in the idler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Made this at the New England School of Metalwork. Dereck Glazer orchestrated the Grinder build a few years back. 2 x 72 belt, and its adaptable to you specific needs. Works great and it was well worth the time and effort. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJS Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Andrew that is great, its cheap, it works, and you got it done. No need to wait until you can build the taj mahal. I have so many building projects... my joke is "In my COPIOUS free time...." I would love to build one of those... in my copious free time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I use a KMG. But if I had the money, it would be a TW-90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me miller Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I got a horizontal grinder last week made by Jerald Nickles. It uses a standard 2 by 72 inch belt and base is 16 by 24 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduBacha Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 One day I hope that I can buy or make one belt grinder like yours, they are really clean shaped and appears to be very comfortable for knife making. I do almost everything with my Bosch grinder, the shape, grinding... only the finishing, that I do by hand with sandpaper. This Bosch is mine: In the beginning it's a bit difficult to evenly remove metal from the knife blanks, but with some practice you can do a lot of thigs with few tools. Bacha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJS Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Bacha I worked for years with just a right angle grinder, and most of the time not even a very good one. I could practically do hollow grinds with it;-) Look around down in South America you might find some cool tools, a friend of mine has knifemaker facebookfreinds and saw some pictures of a very interesting 2x72 belt grinder design from Argentina, and he started building them here in the US. You might look around in the neighborhood so to speak;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduBacha Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 SJS thank you very much! I never tried to make the hollow grinding on a knife! Actually I am using a 14' file to remove more material and keep the grinding flat, working with files is very nice despite the time spent... And argentina has very good prices, I buy deer horns from there ;) Bacha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceye Blue Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 My Home spun grinder, roller skate wheel and lawnmower drive wheel it works ok but needs a bigger motor . cost approx £10Lets call it work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I think my favorite part about this thread is all of the creative engineering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 While I admire those who build their own as I've built 15 plus grinders for personal use as well as for others, I stumbled across a very reasonable and well made grinder on Ebay for a good price. Some background...I asked for and was tasked with coming up with a 2x72 grinder for the Weaverville, Ca. museum. There is a terrific hammerin there every March during which about 70 smiths show up, many bringing their own coal and gas forges to hammer away for the weekend. Mark Aspery, along with others, generously donate their time and expertise demoing for the weekend. We needed a belt grinder.So, being tasked, I headed to the web. I found (surprisingly) a grinder maker about an hour away from me and called and asked to see his product. I am impressed by the workmanship and quality of the product. The price point is excellent. That being said, I have no vested interest in the product, but intend to buy one for myself in the near future. For info, go to Ebay and look up 2 x 72 belt grinder. The basic grinder sells for $495.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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