Belt Grinder for a beginner

[oldold442]

+1 on the craftsman. you can see if you like building knives with it , and could get a leather belt and use it for sharpening if you outgrow it. pretty nice for the money..

 

[WadeH]

I was wondering about the Craftsman 2x42. Would this grinder be good enough to learn how to grind on? I know it would not compare to the KMG, but would it be good enough learn grinding technique? Then later one could get a leather belt or just use it for handle work or other chores.

 

[koyote]

I'd recommend the 1x42. it's handy to have a 1 inch grinder around. Even after you get a 2x72

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I'm posting this in bold type:

YOU CAN GET ANY BELT SIZE....
IN A WIDE RANGE OF GRITS...........
ON THE RIGHT BACKINGS.............
FOR LESS MONEY....................
IN HIGH QUALITY....................

FROM KLINGSPOR


JUST CALL JOHN WILLIAMS - 1-800-645-5555, HE IS THE KNIFE MAKING REP.
http://www.klingspor.com/

HERE IS AN ABRASIVE AVAILABILITY CHART:
http://klingspor.com/products/MtlAvail.htm

Any belt size means ANY belt size. They will make them 123.125"X 2.750" if you want. There is no extra charge.

In using many hundreds of Klingspor belts, I have only had one break in all my experience......and I have less than optimal storage conditions.

Stacy

 

[Joshua Shorter]

Good work and cheap price