GRIZZLY Grinder and the KATANA!

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Allen Blade

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Hello,

Well i did the hollow grind video and at the end i show the Full size KATANA blade i ground on the grizzly Grinder a few months ago.

I love the Talk about not being able to grind well on a grizzly!! hehehe!!

Sure the machine needs alittle Tweaking, not much but just in a few areas,which is covered to.

Like i said on the Video if you can Grind a KATANA sword on the Dang thing you can grind
anything on it!

and yes it also Grinds FOLDER blades with equal ease.

Guys if you just starting out making Knives get the Grizzly, it can do everything you need, from FLAT grind to Hollow to COnvex to Chisel, Also is very Easy to TAPER tangs with
in Fact its " Dead Simple" to do!!

Guess more Videos need to be done on Tapered tangs and Convex grinding now.

Anyway Save a little Money Buy a Grizzly , have fun and have some money left over to take the misses to the mall, and achive the same level of work as you can get on anyother machine. Learn the proper Techniques and it will serve ya for a long time!!

my .02

Regards, Allen

[This message has been edited by Allen Blade (edited 02-27-2000).]
 
Thanks for the tip, Allen. You have me convinced.



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As I have mentioned in another post, the Grizzly is probably the most "value added" grinder on the market. If you are just starting out, it is a pretty good way to go. It is very hard to beat for the money. I must say about the same thing for the Kalamazoo grinders that K&G offer as well. Granted, all the grinders mentioned do lack in a lot of areas and do require some tweaking but like I said, if just starting out, save your quarters and get one. They are a bit more expensive than the Delta or Sears 4X36 grinders but the variety in belts offered in 2X48 and 2X72 are worth it alone.

If you want to strictly flat grind, keep a disk or a 6X48 grinder in mind as well.

Above all, basically what Allen is saying is that the grinder does not make the knifemaker. You can do things on the lower end grinders, its just a little more work.
Besides, you gotta start somewhere......

C Wilkins

[This message has been edited by C L Wilkins (edited 02-27-2000).]
 
Allen;

A quick question on the grizzly grinder. with an 8" wheel, how much clearance do you have between a blade and the motor housing when grinding to the left side of the wheel? Enough to clear your hand, or do you have to change your grip?
James


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i don't have a grizzy, and i'm just guessing, but i'd say you've got about 2" clearance.
i was told to use a belt 3" wide, maximum, for flat grinding. becuase the abrasive particles won't be able to break down with a 6" wide belt.
for the grinder i'm building, i'm using a 3" wide belt, 132" long. strictly for flat grinding.
 
Magnum,

Do you have plans for your grinder you are building (and are willing to share)
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I picked up a motor from a treadmill (2hp) the price was right - free. Also got a 2nd one of .40 hp at the same price.

Rick
 
I've used a Grizzly for a few years now. I agree, it needs some tweaking. I would also like to get a copy of the video.

Centaur
 
Hello,

My Grizzly is set up with a 8 inch wheel, and i only use 2x72 inch belts for grinding.

on the Hollow Grind Video i show how to set it up to where it works the best for me to do the work i do on it. Doesnt take alot of work to get it up to Par,maybe about 30 minutes max.

If ya need to talk more directly my shop phone is 1-509-921-9918

Regards,,,,,,,,Allen Blade
 
i have plans for the grinder drawn out, but i can't share em' becuase they won't fit on the scanner. sorry
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