Coote or Kalamazoo 2x48 ?

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Michael Bennett

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OK, this may have been covered before - I hit the search function, but figured I'd ask the question before pulling the trigger.

I'm ready to upgrade my Popular Mechanics home-built 2x48 grinder for something that is less hassles. The homebuilt has wooden contact wheels that make tracking difficult. It could be fixed, but rather than screwing with it, I'm planning on buying a "real" 2x48.

My choices seem to be Coote or Kalamazoo. Tring to compare apples to apples, it appears that there is a $85 difference between the two 2x48 motorless models.

Comments? Who loves their Kalamazoo or their Coote? What makes one better over the other?

Mike
 
I would recommend the Coote, based on the fact that it can be configured to use a small wheel adapter, which is a very important tool in my judgement.

I also recommend you reconsider the choice of 2 x 48. I think you'll find there are huge advantages to using 2 x 72, including the belts that are available, how long they last, how hot they get, cost, etc. You get 50% more belt for a very small difference in price.

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Jerry Hossom
www.hossom.com
 
i second jerry,s comment's. the diff, beteew the companys is norman coote makes a industrial grade product here in the usa. the kalamazoo is a hobby grade machine. and go for the 2x72 i have been very happy with mine.

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Laurence Segal www.RHINOKNIVES.com
 
I have a Kalamazoo 2X48 in my shop that gets very limited use. I am using it right now for the idler wheel on my small wheel grinder. I would recommend the Coote as well, (unless you are interested in a used Kalamazoo for $100, no motor, as is).

I believe that you would be much happier with a Coote.....

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C Wilkins
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--1861, Henry Morton Stanley, in Arkansas as the Civil War began.
 
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