Baldor Grinder for knifemaking?

[R.C.Reichert]

I was wondering if you guys thought this would be a good belt grinder for knife-making. I don't do hollow grinding at all. I want something with lots of power and has variable speed. Belts I can probably order from klingspor different grits. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of suitable grinders available in Canada that I can find. Plus this looks like just such a nice sturdy machine.

http://www.baldor.com/products/detail.asp?1=1&page=1&catalogonly=1&catalog=248-151AS&product=Grinders%2FBuffers&family=All+Families|vw_GrindBuff&wheelsize=Belt+Sander#

 

[John T Wylie Jr]

For the price , you can do alot better and get something in 2 x 72 belts.

 

[jll346]

Even in Canadian $$ that is a lot. There are a few good Canadian made 2x72 grinders. Here is one. http://suremak.com/grinder.html

 

[gshamr]

You might also look at www.knifemaker.ca. He is a respected member on bladeforums.

He has 2x72" grinders, though I saw no variable speed models, as well as all the knifemaking materials you could want. He is also in AB, so maybe you could save on shipping. I know AB is a vast place, though.

Gerry Hamrick
Everett, WA

 

[69_knives]

I don't know if Rob allows local pickups or not but I'd guess Cremona is about an hour from Red Deer.

 

[hellgap]

Rob at ranger has grinders the bee and is a way better grinder than the baldor one you showed . Rob is in Cremona alberta about 45 min drive from you maybee closer he has all the supplies and ive been buying from rob for nearly a year. kellyw

 

[KnifeMaker.ca]

Thanks All

We do have the the Bee in 1HP and 2HP Variable. Thanks for pointing out the omission in the store. I'll fix it today. Call if you're interestedd. It will stand up to comparison with any grinder.

Rob!