Just fell into some money...

I've used a Coote for 15 years or so, never had a lick of trouble with it, and only paid around $350. It's not a fancy machine, quite basic, but it's done everything asked of it.
 
Salem Straub said:
I recommend Pop's knife supply. Good prices and service. Here's what I get:

For grinding bevels, and profiling etc. when worn out a bit-
3M 984F Cubitron II belts, in 36 and 60 grit. Just a couple of each will last you a while, to try them out.
For scratch removal on bevels and flats-
3M Trizact CF "Gator" belts in A100 (180 grit-ish) A65 (220-ish) A45 (400) and A30 (600.) You can leave out the A65's in favor of the A100 if you wish.

For handle materials:
Roughing belts, Pop's economy AlOx/Zirc combo belts in 36 and 60. These are cheap but will last a while if you keep blowing the surface out as needed with compressed air while running.
For scratch removal and finish shaping on handles, and small detail work on metal (plunges sometimes, spines):
Klingspor LS 312 j-flex, in 220 and 400 grit. These also last a fair while if blown out as necessary.

You oughta be able to burn through $200 quick enough buying those. While you're at it, check out Pop's price for corby bolts.
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I get most all of my belts from Scott at Trugrit
Pass on Kingspor, Hermes A/O belts are far better in my HO. Best Value and also try the VSM belts. I've found VSM to be the best bang for the buck!
They cost only 3/5 bucks and I use the 36G, 60G, the 120G. I grind after HT so I want fresh ceramic material for clan crisp grind. I get maybe 1 1/2 knives per belt but at that price I am more than satisfied.
 
Hmm, I like the Klingspor belts better specifically than Hermes... maybe he's thinking of the 309's, they suck compared to the 312's.
I guess the lesson here is to buy some of each brand, and see what you like better.
 
Salem Straub said:
Hmm, I like the Klingspor belts better specifically than Hermes... maybe he's thinking of the 309's, they suck compared to the 312's.
I guess the lesson here is to buy some of each brand, and see what you like better.
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Salem,
Each to his own.
The blue Hermes super flex J weight are the best cutting longer lasting up to 400 grit IMHO Then they go to the orange back RB346 Hermes in 600.
I use those for handle sculpting/finishing and sharpening. We may not be comparing comparable belts?
 
Thanks for all the info guys.

I got a bunch of different types and grits from TruGrit and next time around I'll try Pop's and get an assortment of grit levels and brands. I took your advice Salem, I'm just gonna try a bunch and see what works for me.
 
I'll be back to ask you about the lemon juice when I have "mastered" my new grinder!!!

Thank again guys.
 
I don't want to highjack your thread hogworthy, but has anyone used the surface conditioning belts from Pop's? Are they similar to scotchbrite belts?
 
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