elkdoc Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Considering splurging for the combo 2x78" belt sander and buffer in the Grizzly Industrial catalogue. They call it a knife belt sander /buffer. Got to check one out in person today, and it appeared to be a pretty decent unit. ! hp motor, easy to change belts, etc. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meco3hp Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Hello, check ebay. Grizzly sells demos and recondtioned w/full warrenty units on ebay. under grizauctions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I built a single speed, 2x72, junkyard belt grinder and now can't live without it so I'm sure you'll get addicted to the Grizzly pretty quickly. It's not a Bader but it's also not as expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I have the Grizzly knife grinder. I have not had it long and have not used it much, but it seems fine. The only problem I see with it is that the tool rest will have to be modified some. I have had the Grizzly buffer (same motor) for about five years and have used it a LOT. I have had very good service out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I have been using the Grizzly Knife Maker Belt Sander for several years, I really like it, I have has no problems with it and it has served me very well Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpile Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hello ELKDOC-- As with most platens behind the belt--This one is too short.. You need to add about three inches more. On the buffing side--You can get a threaded spindle for it. That would allow you to change buffing pads in seconds, instead of wearing out the threads on the spindle. I have three different pads with different grits. I use some knife edge buffs and different thickness buffs on different parts of a knife. Also with the sander in an upright position like that. It will throw a lot of grit and filings right in your face. Make sure you have a very good respirator(SP) and goggles. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Jason, If money is as tight at your house as it is at mine, the Grizzly might be exactly what you need. But, if you are going to Bowie's hammer-in, hold up on spending any money until you look at Rob Frink's machines. http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/ Man... those are amazing machines. The difference is that you can buy 2 or 3 Grizzlys for what one of these costs. Note that the motors and pulleys are not included in the package price. If Rob is there, he usually has a couple demos set up for folks to try. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 But, if you are going to Bowie's hammer-in, hold up on spending any money until you look at Rob Frink's machines. http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/ Hey Don. Funny, Bowie said the exact same thing to me on Sunday. I really cant spend the money on anything much more than the Grizz right now, though. I'm assuming that you'll be at the hammer-in. We really should meet face-to-face sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I hear ya on the money. I'm still trying to master my filing technique. In other words, I can't afford either right now. I am going to try to make it to Ron's as much as I can. I got a "thing" during the day on Saturday, but I am hoping to be there Friday evening, at least part of Saturday, and maybe a while on Sunday. I'll be sure to look you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakwoodforge Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Elkdoc , I am saving up for the Grizzly too, maby my Christmas present to myself Since the old Delta grinder died , I have been using my Craftsman hand held 3" wood working belt grinder held in my vise, It does NOT work well and belt selection is poor ( 60 , 80 , 100 , 120 ) is all I can get localy. 2X72 belts are the only way to go !!! you can get anything from 50 - 2000 grit ! http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2005/main/103.cfm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksb Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I got a Grizzly also. Made a new rest to my specs. Seems a bit underpowered at times but other than that I like it. ksb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkdoc Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 Well, I graduated from my angle grinder to a Bader! Got it used from Burt Foster, ABS Mastersmith. One heck of a guy, and I got it for a very comfortable price. Only stretched my budget a tiny little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfDuck Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 All I get for Christmas is a lump of coal if I'm good, so wheres the incentive. Shore wish I had one though! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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