2x72 tilt horizontal feature and slip joint making

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Jason Ritchie
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Question for you seasoned slip joint makers out there. I'm on the cusp of acquiring a 2x72. I'm going to pony up for a combo tilting platen with a 2" contact wheel and a 12" contact wheel arm with it. Is there any reason I would want or need to use my grinder in the horizontal position when considering making slip joint knives? The added tilting feature is an additional $150 or would I be more wise to use that money toward something more necessary? Thanks in advance for your insight.

-Jason
 
Until I built a horizontal grinder I used my 2X72 in the horizontal for slipjoint making a good bit. Seems to really help in getting backspring finished square and true.
 
It sounds like sticking with my original plan to purchase the feature will be my best bet then. I should mention that I am getting a work rest that will work in both the horizontal and vertical positions. I am extremely limited for space so a separate horizontal unit won't be in the cards for me for quite a while. This is probably a case of best to have it and not need it. I welcome more feedback on the topic though. Thanks guys!
 
I would absolutely go with a horizontal tilt feature, no question. I use it extensively when making slipjoints especially.
 
I’ll add that eventually I would like space for a dedicated setup, but if it’s a combo or nothing, then definitely spend the $150. That’s a bargain IMO.
 
The next question I have then is how the heck do I go about collecting the sparks, dust and crap flying off in the horizontal position? I'm probably going to just use the bucket underneath the belt when vertical along with my respirator and a homemade HEPA air purifier running in my tiny grind room. How do you guys tackle that issue?
 
Generally speaking use of horizontal position is for light grinding to fit backsprings, etc where not many sparks at all are created. I think you'll find most all the heavy spark producing grinding will be in the vertical position. What few sparks I create horizontal grinding just go into a wall or something.
 
Ken H> said:
Generally speaking use of horizontal position is for light grinding to fit backsprings, etc where not many sparks at all are created. I think you'll find most all the heavy spark producing grinding will be in the vertical position. What few sparks I create horizontal grinding just go into a wall or something.
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Gotcha! Thanks Ken. I am going to slowly make the transition from recovering and modifying slipjoints to making my own. I have much to learn.
 
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