New Grinder

blgoode

blgoode

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Ohay, here is what I am looking for.
What I have now is a 4" x 36" sander. I have made one knofe on it. It does well for large flat grinds but it is by no means a detail or delicate machine.
I am looking to get a new grinder at the begining of the year. Delta makes a 1"x48" one. What should I be looking at as far as size and brand? I want to stick to about 150 or so dollars.
Thanks.........
 
Originally posted by blgoode
Delta makes a 1"x48" one. What should I be looking at as far as size and brand? I want to stick to about 150 or so dollars.
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IIRC, I think Sears (Craftsman) has a 2x48 and Delta's is a 1x42...

Either of those will work well and can be had for around $100. A 2" wide belt will make grinding go quicker, but a 1" is better for curves, etc.

Dan
 
I got a Craftsman 2x48 last month from Sears on sale for only $88, it will also take 1" belts.
 
I just saw one of those today. Not too bad!!! I may get one.
Thanks
 
Remember you can always split 2" belts to make two 1" - much cheaper than buying 1" belts.

Dave
 
Dave,I know how you are pressed for time, but from the looks of that machine you built in you shop, the disc grinder, I think you could build a better one than what is on the market. Seriously! I have a 1" X 30" that has been very handy for some small work,so I can see why you would desire a 1" grinder.
 
Just picked up the 2X42 grinder by Craftsman......I hope I like it. It will be better than my 4x36 for small stuff.
 
Which one did you get?

This one?

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or this one?

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I got the bottom one too. I think I can use the bottom round drum to grind against........
 
I have one of these too but the 30". I haven't consitered using the drum, would a guy just pivot the belt horizontal?
 
I think so. How do you start your grinds on your 30" modle?
 
Be careful grinding on the drum. Is it plastic? or metal? If it's metal - forget what I said...:rolleyes:

Actually, I have, uh...:o :o :o done that myself, actually - and mine is plastic...yikes!

It's never turned out quite how I wanted, of course - that's why I went ahead with a KMG.

Maybe if you covered it in a layer of thin rubber or something...
 
I got mine up and running today, I'm pleased with it. Made a lot of progress with it, but I still have a lot of practicing to do. The lower wheel on mine appears to be made of aluminum, it seems like it would work just fine as a drum with the belt tipped back to horizontal. Previously I used medium and fine stones on a bench grinder, looks like an opportunity for me to experiment more. :)

(I said earlier it was 2x48, I meant to say 2x42.)
 
Next step:

Get your belts from Kim at Discount Abrasives. Lowest price, great belts, fast and friendly service. For the beginning knifemaker, it doesn't get any better!

Discount Abrasives

Get Blue Zirc or A/O "X" belts for heavy duty grinding, A/O "J" or cork belts for polishing.

Then go to http://www.leevalley.com for a 1x42 leather belt - for sharpening.

Dan
 
The 2 x 42 is a good grinder to start with 2 of my student have them. If you are planning on flat grinding you should add A piece of hardened percision ground O-1 to it or Pyrocream (spell'g?). This will assit in the plunge cuts.
 
Thanks, IG. Is there a good tutorial around that explains the plunge cutting process?
 
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