New 2x72 grinder

skyman

skyman

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I am getting a new belt grinder soon. I have narrowed my choices to either a Bader BIII variable speed(because I already have an assortment of wheels and attachments for the Bader) or the new Rob Fink KMG 2x72.

I would like some input from those familiar with the two machines- advantages of one over the other etc. Any informed opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks for your help.
 
Search back a month or two, or more, and you'll have your answer.
 
skyman - see this thread. Especially Darrel Ralph's comments on the first page. I appreciate the advice from someone who has tried a number of different grinders.

Also see Rob's comments on the second page. I have e-mailed Rob a number of times and he has always responded promptly and intelligently.

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Can't speak about the Bader, but can about Rob Frinks grinder. It is the cat's ass. Very smooth and fast,easy to change from a wheel to flat platen with or with out a tool bar. You can't appreciate how stout and probably overbuilt the KMG1 is until you unpack it.
Rob is always there for questions and support.
I put a Baldor 1&1/2hp DC variable (from TruGrit) on it. What a difference from my one speed Grizzly. Which ever you end up with, get a variable speed motor but you simply won't go wrong with Rob's grinder.
 
Ditto on what tmickly said. I have been running Rob's grinder now for about 2 weeks and am very pleased with it. This grinder is built like a tank. I put a 3 H.P. variable speed on mine and it's a hog :D . Also, Rob's customer service is second to none which is very important to me.

Shawn
 
You wont be disappointed in the Bader BIII variable speed, that's for sure! I have a BIII with single speed, and I love it. Wish I had the variable speed though.
 
Also must log on that Rob's grinder is the way to go. Would recommend tool bars for each and every attachment or wheel. Can't remeber the price off hand but it makes switching from say the small wheel to the large wheel a 30 second operation.

I put a variable 1hp dc motor on due to my being cheap, and it works quite well. I think I would really prefer a 2-3 hp. Rob's advice (if I remember right) was dam near any hp up to five. Like cars and motorcycles you can't have too much power.
 
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