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- Jan 6, 2009
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- 22
When I started out I was like others and started with a Harbor Freight 1x30 grinder. I had the same belt choice problem the most have with the 1x42 and 1x30. I did not have alot of money like most beginners but wanted a grinder with a 2 inch belt. I came across a grinder that really worked out well. I found the Palmgren model 81061. It is a 2x42 so you have more options for belts. It also has a 6 inch disc grinder. The grinder runs from $150-180. I turned out some really nice knives using this grinder. I have never seen this grinder mentioned on this site. The grinder has solid contact wheel so hollow grinding is outbut it does a nice job on flat grinds and is how I learned to flat grind. I now have a Grizzly and a new KMG clone I have not tried out yet. Just another options for you to consider. As a side note I also found a great supplier for various size belts for all my grinders on ebay her name is barbkat and she has really good prices. Sorry this turned out so long.