grizzly 2x72

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has anyone used the grizzly 2x72 the price seems right. at about 400 bucks for the newbie just gettin started. and does not want to invest in a kmg, bader etc.or would you advise on a new maker to start with a cheap 1x30 from sears or hf. i would not mind spending the difference between the two if you think the grizzly would be that much better. any input from you experienced guys is greatly appreciated. thanks.
 
I used one a couple weeks ago and it grinds just fine, the only problem I see with the grinder is that the motor is sealed with no fan. The motor seems to heat up after awhile.
Thanks,
Del
 
I've used a 1 X 30 for many years....and after playing with a KMG, a grizzly, a coote and a bader.....I would say that you'll never regret getting one of the better 2 X 72s....

It's worth the extra money to get any of them.

Ickie
 
They are going to be worlds apart, go for the 2x72. I'd also have a look at the Coote, it's a similar price range if you can scab a cheap motor.
 
Get the Coote you will be much happier in the long run.

spencer
 
I have a Grizz...It's alright. I'll be going KMG or Bader in the future but for starting out it works great.
 
There are some issues with tracking with the Grizzly. Do an internet search or a search on here, and you'll find some tips to help. I've had no problem with mine, but I'd much much rather have a nice KMG. But, no dough for it at this time.

It'll grind fine, invest in good belts. You might want to modify or build your own work rest as it gets tricky to set up for hollow grinds if it's already set up for flat work. Also, you might want to place a little filter over the cooling vent on the bottom right side of the motor as it's located in a perfect place to suck up metal grindings into the motor.

Oh, and GET A NEW PLATTEN FACE. Invest in a nice ceramic-type platten. The one it ships with is a cheap graphite platten face, and it will burn right through and groove within a couple of knives, especially if you lean into it. Just scrape the old platten face off with a blade, and epoxy on the new one.

It's a great learning tool. If you can grind well on a Grizzly, you'll almost certainly grind better on a KMG or Bader once you're able to afford one.

Good luck and have fun!

--nathan
 
I had one and it was to fast for me.
it has a great buffer with a long shaft but i would.
I used matts bader 3 and have a kmg
and i like the kmg best. save the money for a kmg.
 
thanks for the responses fellas will still think on it. If i did consider the coote, what size motor would you recomment. i do have a 2 hp sittin in the basement, too big?
 
2hp is not too much nor too little. Just remember if it's not a totally enclosed motor it may not last as long. I had it recommended to me to use an old pair of my wife's stockings to cover my ODP motor.
 
I started off with a KMG (then someone stole it), then a Grizzly (motor died) and now a Coote.

In all honesty, the KMG is the best one... easily.

But in answering your q's, the Grizzly is definitely worth the money. If you're making hunters it'll be fine. It's when you start grinding bowies (with lack of ventilation) that you may have a problem. The motor burned out in mine when I started grinding BIG knives. Since it isn't a TEFC motor.

Since then, I'm using a Coote and have already killed one motor, but the motor is detachable so I replaced it. It's also nice that I can use any motor I like. Don't have to use the manufacturer's version in case I need to replace it.

If you can afford it, KMG. If you can't Coote. If you're absolutely broke and want to make knives, then the Grizzly. Don't use one of those crappy 1" x 30"'s.
 
flatgrinder said:
If you can afford it, KMG. If you can't Coote. If you're absolutely broke and want to make knives, then the Grizzly. Don't use one of those crappy 1" x 30"'s.
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If you can grind on a 1 X 30 though, then the others will be heavenly!

Ickie
 
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