Grizzly vs. The Coote

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I've seen alot of support for the coote belt grinder and think it looks real nice. Grizzly make a 2 x 72 with a 8" wheel and a buffer arbor on the other side for 375 with a motor thats closer to what I'd like to spend. Anyone got a grizz or have any reasons I should hunker down and save for a coote and motor? Thanks in advance for any advice.
 
Can't say anything about the Grizzly but I just set up my Coote. Very well built; looks like it will outlast me anyways.
 
Been using a coote for 6 plus years. The coote has optional add-ons as you can afford it.
 
I'd say if you want a good grinder to start out on get a coote. I had one for a couple of years and really liked it.
 
Dagnabit, I shoulda done a better search. I had read a few grinder advice posts that had recomended the Coote but hadnt seen that one. Seems like the extra money is worth it in the long run. Right now im using files to grind my blades and it is the pits. But I figured rather than get the sears 2" belt sander I'd better save for a real grinder. Might as well save another week or two and get the coote. Thanks for the advice.
 
BigJimSlade said:
Dagnabit, I shoulda done a better search. I had read a few grinder advice posts that had recomended the Coote but hadnt seen that one. Seems like the extra money is worth it in the long run. Right now im using files to grind my blades and it is the pits. But I figured rather than get the sears 2" belt sander I'd better save for a real grinder. Might as well save another week or two and get the coote. Thanks for the advice.
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Big Jim, the harbor freight 1X30 for 30.00 bucks is faster then the files and will turn out some very nice blades with a little practice for you.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=2485

You might want to invest 10.00 and rent this video before you spend that hard earned money. They show how to use the 1X42 and the 4X36 plus for grinding blades.

http://smartflix.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1041

I use my 1X30 a lot for small blades and folders. You are limited to only flat grinds but that is a popular style. With a little more practice you can achieve a convex grind with both in the flex areas.

Welcome to the forum and best of luck in your future endeavors.

Jim
 
Thanks Jim, I may just have to do that. $30.00 to save me from carpal tunnel while I save for a coote may be hard to argue against. I do really want to get into hollow grinds but I can be patient. I figure I have awhile before pawning my work off on people for money anyways, so I may as well take my time and learn all I can. I have always been obsessed with quality and know my fit and finish skills will need years before I outgrow any equipment I might buy. Still, I figure a good grinder would be a great help even at my current level.
 
I started, like you, with a hacksaw, files and a mountain of sandpaper. I too quickly learned about CTS. I bought the little 1 x 30 and did a few, but I spent more on belts than I would have spent on a Coote. (Well almost). ThenI bought the Sears 2 x 42. Belts last much monger (nearly triple the surface area) and saved some money. That grinder was a better investment than the 1 x 30 and it's still in the shop, though mostly retired to disc grinder.

Sooner or later (probably sooner), you'll want the 2 x 72 for the extra power, the longer belt life, the better belt selection, the hollow grinding, the more solid platen.... :rolleyes: the variable speed... :rolleyes: ...not that I'm suggesting you'll only want one 2 x 72. :D

Rob!
 
BigJimSlade...I have nothing to offer as far as advice, that you havent heard already...


BUT!!!

Kentucky Fried Movie anyone??? :)
 
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