MikeTheMike Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 My little 1x30 belt grinder has decided I'm working it too hard, so... any recommendations for good knife grinders (2x72 belt grinders ideally), but available in the UK with fast-ish shipping? Looking for something quite high-end really, that'll last a good few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I did a google search like this UK 2x72 belt grinder. Got over 92,000 hits the several I looked at looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTheMike Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) I did the same, then I thought maybe asking on a forum where people had perhaps used some models in the UK, well, thought folks might share their experiences - As I prefer people's experience to that of website's sales copy If that sort of thing isn't welcome here, fair enough! Hope I didn't cause offence with the question! I found a decent one in the end Really happy with it (SOooo much better than my 1x30!) Edited November 16, 2021 by Mod30 Excessive quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 So what was the brand/source you found? Don't post the link; just the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTheMike Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) I bought an 84 engineering one from multitoolproducts-com. They were really helpful with advice and that's part of the reason I went with them, but also they could ship & get it to me in a few days, some of the other places in UK wanted 2weeks to 6 weeks to deliver, and I kinda needed one asap to make some Christmas presents for folks! Amazed how much it shifts metal compared to the old 1x30! really impressed, easy to change belts (old 1x30 had to unscrew the guard) with a gas ram tensioner, and has a VFD for variable speeds - Oh, and rotates between vertical and on it's side. Love it! Edited November 16, 2021 by Mod30 Excessive quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 It takes a special type of person to stay in the "do it all with hand tools" once they have used a good belt grinder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTheMike Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) Yup! I love the idea of hand tools and no need for power etc, but tbh now I've had a few goes on my shiny 2x72... I won't look back Though quite an investment so hoping it lasts a good few years! Should do I think, seems well built. Looking forward to shifting steel much faster now! Just need to finish the rebuild of my gas forge (awaiting on some new ceramic wool & refractory... it's shipped but still waiting) so I can heat treat... as otherwise I think if I grind the blades too thin b4 HT, then they'll likely warp during HT (chefs) Cheers Edited November 16, 2021 by Mod30 Excessive quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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