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"Knifemaker" grinder from Grizzly?


elkdoc

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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.

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Any thoughts?

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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.

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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

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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

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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.
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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.

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Elkdoc , I am saving up for the Grizzly too, maby my Christmas present to myself :D 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?

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