Belt sander grindie thingies...

Mine is the 180, 1/3 hp. I think at this level you'd just have to go a bit slower, use a bit of a lighter touch.
 
1/4 hp is plenty. But opt for the SA180 if you can find one.
 
what are your thoughts on the delta gr050 utility sharpner? How do you think it would work on hard thick blades of Khukuris?
 
don't know anything about it. Got a pic?
 
If you're experienced with a grinding wheel, you'll probably do ok.

You'll end up make a slightly hollow-ground final bevel, but as long as it's small, it'll be better than nothing, and certainly faster than that cardboard you've been sanding with, Bruise. :D :p


Also, you'll be limited to one grit - 120. It moves at a nice speed though. Beats the pants off the 1750 rpm you get on the belt sander (for finishing purposes, that is).

I wouldn't use it for any serious reprofiling.
 
BruiseLeee said:
It's just a grindy wheel. No belt.
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Bruise, save a little more money and get the belt sander. You will be a hundred times better off believe you me!:)
And you will be able to do more with the belt sander as well. Once you get one you will find all kinds of different uses for it and wonder how you ever got along without one.:D
 
Skip the gloves and always grind bare handed. If it's too hot to hold, it's too hot for the blade.

Steve

Oh, and always wear eye protection, and a respirator, even just the dust mask thingies. Cuts down on the black boogers. :barf:
 
Is there a conscensus on "a" preferred brand/model (Kalamazoo, Grizzly, etc.) based on features and quality, rather than value?
 
Based on features, I'd go with a Coote or a Kalamazoo. The Coote because you can choose your own motor, setup, etc. The Kalamazoo, because it is more versatile, stronger motor, has attachments/accessories, etc.


I used to grind bare-handed. That was great, except that sometimes the blade heats up real fast and slightly burns your fingertips before you can dunk it. After 100 of these lil' mini-burns, it takes its toll on your hands....:(

So, I bought a pair of these gloves:

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They're not as stiff as regular work gloves. I actually feel more confident and in-control wearing these, than I did working bare-handed. I knew that if I slipped up and let my finger hit the belt - I'd still have some skin to work with later....:D

I can still feel the heat through the gloves, so no problem there.

Plus, since it's latex and mesh, I can dip my hand in with the blade in the bucket of cold water....helps cool it off too....:eek:


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I use a Delta 1/4 hp 31-080 (probably the predecessor of the Delta 150). It's worked fine for sharpening, and I used it to remove an extra 1/16" of tang, top and bottom, on a non-HI panawal handle, that had seen a lot of shrinkage. I've also used it to remove pitting and rust on old blades. I think I paid $75+ for it. You'll wonder how you ever lived without one. I've gotten 400 grit, or finer, premium belts from http://www.abrasivesales.com/ or http://www.trugrit.com/
 
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