Disk grinder or rotary platen

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AWGunS

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I have some money to add an addition to the shop tools. What I am considering is either a disk grinder (9" from Beaumont), or his rotary platen. Right now, I am torn between the two. As of now, I can only get one, though at some point I will have both. Its a matter of which one now.

My flat grinds are getting much better. WIth a disk grinder-from what I have gathered in my research- might make them even better. I also like the ability to use the grinder to flatten or clean up steel or wood.

I would like to start doing convex grinds, and again, from what I have read, the rotary platen would give me a leg up in that department. Not to mention the flexibility to shape handles and guards.

Curious to see input on this, and maybe someone with a similar situation and the outcome of your decision will hopefully chime in as well.
 
I too would like to get both. However the 9" disc is definately first on my list. I know many love the rotary platen for handle work and convexing blades. Guess it would come down to what you have a need for most/first?
 
I love the disc, and I love the rotary platen.

I got the platen first, I'd probably get the disc first. But they do different things, so it sort of depends on what you want to do first.
 
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