Anyone used one of these grinders before?

ive used one.... i dont own one, but its great for beginners, i cant afford it though, the slack part is good for sharpening, and that wheell ooh my :D

and use the other side of the grinder as a buffer
 
I used the 2x36" version (Thanks RDT) made enough for my Burr King with it. BUT, BUT the price of the attachment alone ($189) you can get the Grizz 2x72 attachment for $150 or the whole setup for $325. I bought it because I had 4x36 belts I could rip down to use.
 
I used the smaller version for my first batch of knives and practice knives. They aren't bad for the price. If you had a multi speed bench grinder to attach them to, you'ld be in even better shape. I believe Ferret still uses one for his knives. At least he did not too long ago. However, once you step up to a Bader 3 or Burr King or KMG, somethingwith more possibilities, you will really notice the difference. It's a great starter !....RDT

I mad this one with it...
 
RDT,
I bought yours not so long ago..... ;) It ran great and paid for a Burr King in short order. Heck I still have some of those belts left over. I've retired it for sheath making now.

But as nice as it was, it's nothing compared to my Burr King. Getting a good 2x72 grinder has cut my time to make a knife by at least half.
 
Will,
Cool man ! so the knifemaking is paying off ?! Excellent ! It's a cool ittle machine and I would imagine that the 8" wheel version like the one in the pics is even better. I am in the middle of saving for several things...firstly an engagement ring but next is a variable speed Bader 3. I bought a regular Bader three around the time you bought the multi tool from me. I need another that I can slow down now. Maybe a KMG ? I don't knwo, I have to play with it first. I saw them at Blade show and they looked pretty sweet, especially the cool attachments Mr. Frink maes. Take care bro.....RDT
 
Hey Mark,

The package came last week, but I didn't even open it until I read your reply and remembered that I got it. I have been so busy with the new job I sat it in the garage and forgot about it. Thanks a bunch! You sent enough material that I had enough left over for a second. I know you said that it was a gift, but I am sending some cash your way. I swear that some of the nicest people I have met are right here on BF!

Kyle
 
I use the 2x36" version and converted it to run 72" belts. All of my knives are made on this rig. It aint the best, but it works for me.

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Chris,
That's neat, I'd thought about doing that. Can you take more pics of the set up so I can see how you did it? How did you do the tracking and the belt change?
Thanks
 
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