June 14, 20215 yr I'm considering ordering the single speed version (now grey) for ~ $1650. Best I can find out there are some changes from the older white version that was $2300. I seems to be a copy of the Wilton. I'm not a knifemaker, but I want to upgrade my shop. Spending more than $2000 not presently an option, I have a new Anyang hammer on the way. Any advice or suggestions?
June 14, 20215 yr The Wilton/Jet square wheel grinders are very well built, but a bit of a dated design (IMHO). The industrial grade guards are nice and OSHA approved, but the belt changing and tensioning systems are a bit inefficient. I took a knifemaking class at a facility that had a wide range of grinders including a TW-90, Hardcore, KMG, Bader, Home-built and Square Wheel. Most students used other options by preference. I'd keep looking, there are a lot of new options out there that are more versatile.
June 14, 20215 yr the Wilton I learned on was under powered, with only 1 HP. And it needs at least 1.5
September 19, 20214 yr Author Got the jet, fabricated a stand love it, using combat abrasive belts. Should have bought decades ago, even though Im not a knifemaker.
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