KMG questions

Beile

Beile

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I keep going back and forth on a KMG, I almost bought one before the 1st of the year and then the prices went up, so I held back again. My question is, is it going to make it faster and easier than using my Craftsman 2X42 grinder, will it be like night and day with the new one? 90% of my hesitation starting a new knife is the grinding aspect, trying to hog off all that steel with the little Craftsman.
 
blub said:
I keep going back and forth on a KMG, I almost bought one before the 1st of the year and then the prices went up, so I held back again. My question is, is it going to make it faster and easier than using my Craftsman 2X42 grinder, will it be like night and day with the new one? 90% of my hesitation starting a new knife is the grinding aspect, trying to hog off all that steel with the little Craftsman.
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Get one, you won't regret it. I always found it enjoyable to hog off on the KMG.
 
For me with the grinder I was using it was like going from super soaker to ak-47

the kmg is worth it no doubt get a 2hp motor for it and give it all you got
 
blub said:
I keep going back and forth on a KMG, I almost bought one before the 1st of the year and then the prices went up, so I held back again. My question is, is it going to make it faster and easier than using my Craftsman 2X42 grinder, will it be like night and day with the new one? 90% of my hesitation starting a new knife is the grinding aspect, trying to hog off all that steel with the little Craftsman.
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It is an awesome grinder. If you have the money get one!! I purchased one last year and had a few good months with it. Unfortunately I lost my job and needed to sell everything I had to help keep my house. One thing being my KMG. Of all the things I sold I miss my KMG the most. My family was very gracious this holiday season in trying to help fund another KMG but the price increase put me a little further away. The KMG is worth every penny. If you can swing it go for it!!
 
Yes! A very bright day and a very dark night. Fred
 
jll346 said:
I purchased one last year and had a few good months with it. Unfortunately I lost my job and needed to sell everything I had to help keep my house. One thing being my KMG. Of all the things I sold I miss my KMG the most.
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OUCH! Yep, I'm trying to afford it and hope you get yours back.
 
I started with the 2X 42 Craftsman,good little machine,but getting a KMG is like going from a beetle to a porche.
Also they hold their value really well so if you don't like it,you will lose very little in resale.
 
The short answer. Yes and yes.

STR
 
I had a nice "home built grinder with a 8" driven contact wheel, 1 1/2 hp motor ran a 2x60" or 2x48" belt. Solid tracking. I heard so much about KMGs I got one and it was a night and day thing. Solid unit, quick change out, love the small wheel attachment etc etc.
 
I find it hard hogging off all the material with a file! i have filed about 2" on a 6" fighter on one side, so, I am compelled to build a grinder. :)
 
Keith_H said:
I find it hard hogging off all the material with a file! i have filed about 2" on a 6" fighter on one side, so, I am compelled to build a grinder. :)
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Nothing like a little incentive:thumbup: Fred
 
Keith_H said:
I find it hard hogging off all the material with a file! i have filed about 2" on a 6" fighter on one side, so, I am compelled to build a grinder. :)
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LOL, I have a friend who still does everything with a file and refuses to get a grinder but he does build some beautiful knives.
 
blub said:
LOL, I have a friend who still does everything with a file and refuses to get a grinder but he does build some beautiful knives.
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It does get a little tiresome after a while, especially when its hard to get a crisp line between the unground part and the ground part. Its going to be fun building the grinder!
 
blub said:
Which size wheel to get, 8" or 10"?
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I purchased mine with the 8". I only used the wheel to grind out some blanks as I did not have a bandsaw. When I can swing another one I will probally stick with the 8" as I am not interested in hollow grinding (for now).
 
jll346 said:
I purchased mine with the 8". I only used the wheel to grind out some blanks as I did not have a bandsaw. When I can swing another one I will probally stick with the 8" as I am not interested in hollow grinding (for now).
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Thanks for all of the information!
 
The 10" is said to be the all around best choice it will allow you in time to reach much higher on your bevels, and it will allow you to grind thinner stock with out burning through the center:D

The 8" is easier to learn on and thick stock you can achieve a very cool deep hollow grind.

I now have from 3" to 14" and still turn to the 10" for 70% of all my grinding needs, I do use the 14" which is my answer to flat grinding:D

I started with a griz sold it and just purchased my third KMG it makes a huge difference.

Just my opinion good luck
 
Get the KMG. I've never heard of any complaints about a KMG...ever. They are built like tanks, and Rob is a great guy to deal with.:thumbup:
- Mitch
 
You could easily build one just like the kmg if you cant afford one,

it doesnt need to have as clean as finished steel anywhere except where the tooling arm goes in and you could just buy the arm from rob and all the wheels and make your own.

or trace mickley sell the no welding grinder plans which should be excellent as well the grinder itself doesnt matter that much

the main thing is to get the good 2x72 belt on there

The belt and motor do the work

the machine just makes it steady and gives your options on it
but knifemakers seem to adapt to anything like roaches ;)


Personally I bought a kmg a year ago and never once used it untill like a month ago no joke

I also had a 2hp dc motor
I just hadnt wired it in or bought the speed control

It sat with no purpose

I just didnt have the motivation,
I worked alot and partyed and chased girls with every other moment of time
 
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