Belt grinder

Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
I'M not trying to push you to a Reeder, but:
Basic Reeder chassis with wheel kit and all the arms/extras - $995
2HP eBay BVFD and motor package fully wired with all the switches - $804
10" Reeder serrated contact wheel (top grade) - $295

$2094 total for a top-grade grinder. Shipping is very reasonable, and the quality of their packaging is unbelievable. Everything comes bolted to a plywood sheet. You could drop it out of an airplane, and it would be fine. Needed assembly and adjustment tools, like Allen wrenches are provided. There is even a place on the grinder to store them, so they are easy to find when needed.

Add the rolling stand for another $395 and you have an uber-grinder setup.
I also recommend the indexable locking handles for an additional $40 (you can get them on Amazon/eBay a bit cheaper if you want. I keep a box of them in the shop for things I adjust often.) These are pro-upgrades and make adjusting so much easier than the provided Allen wrench.

Some other things I didn't mention are:
The double tracking adjustment on the Reeder is amazing. It eliminates most every tracking issue.
The parts are all machined from heavy aluminum. Steel inserts and grade 8 bolts.
Not only is it a functional grinder, but it also looks beautiful. Machine turning, fancy knobs, etc.
Every possible accessory or part you need is available from them. If they don't list it, they will make it. As your skills grow, you can order new accessories (small wheel kits, surface grinders, etc.) and know they will fit perfect.
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I think Reeder needs a paid membership at this point lol
 
Have you considered a double-ended two-belted bench grinder of doom?


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I consider variable speed important.

I'd rather have that than a ten inch wheel.

Eight is fine.

Steele grinder is nothing special.
TW, northridge, for the tracking.
 
The one grinder I'm really curious about is the KMG-TX and no one has mentioned it. It just looks more sturdy and stable than those other grinders mentioned. Anyone here have or use the newest KMG model?
 
Variable speed and ratcheting tension are a must for me. That limits you to TW90, Burr King and Northridge.
With that said, a few local makers have the Ameribrades and love them.
Google the other names you mentioned and you will find some reviews.
 
Okay, I may end up with a reputation over this. But I canceled the Alec Steele grinder and placed my order for the Ameribrade.

Worse yet, when I showed my wife, she said "why not get the whole thing". So I left a message and email to change the order to the Mastery Package.

In case anyone was wondering the things that shifted me were:

* They have a phone
The device is powder coated
* Their tilting mechanism seemed more engineered
*Larger drive wheel
 
BradleySmall said:
Okay, I may end up with a reputation over this. But I canceled the Alec Steele grinder and placed my order for the Ameribrade.

Worse yet, when I showed my wife, she said "why not get the whole thing". So I left a message and email to change the order to the Mastery Package.

In case anyone was wondering the things that shifted me were:

* They have a phone
The device is powder coated
* Their tilting mechanism seemed more engineered
*Larger drive wheel
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Nice choice, I just realized that theirs has a dual tracking system as well as the horizontal mechanism. I really like how they have that set up! I am really curious if that can be mounted directly to the table or if it needs a cutout for the motor to recede into it... Keep us posted!
 
Well I started with a list of 9 grinder co's and created a spreadsheet to compare pricing and what's offered with notes to self on construction and function. After all was said and done, I narrowed it down to Brodbeck's blade show specials and Reeder Grinders. It appears after lots of anguish, sleepless nights and searching the sofa for long lost coins, I'm pulling the trigger on a Brodbeck. Trying to compare apples to apples with packages was nearly impossible but after running the numbers/value for the machinery, that's where I landed for me. I've been making knives now for about 11 years with an old Bader 2 and acquired an extra Jet square wheel that I added a custom ddk workrest and arm system too. Not sure yet if I'll run all 3 or let one of these these two go.
 
Hi, I was wondering about the Iron Creek grinder and what you all thought about it? I wanted to contact them but can't figure out how (I don't have Facebook). I am seriously considering it vs a Pheer.
 
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