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well i finally did it. I ordered the craftsman 2X42. the grizzly was just to much for my skill level. Thanks for all the input. Does anyone know a good source for belts. and I have a piece of 5160 i ordered from texas knifemaker and i was wondering how do I know it is annealed. is the best way to try a file on it.:D
 
I was going to ask if people had noticed the 2" x 42" belt sander from Sears. I almost got one Friday, but didn't have time to argue with the wife. Sears has three 2" x 42" belts in grits 50, 80, and 120.

Texas Knifemaker's Supply says in their catalog that the steel they sell is annealed but still needs to be heat treated and tempered.

I can't wait to read an answer to the 2" x 42" belt question too.
 
The 2x42 belts at Sears are AO and not very good, they don't even last long on wood. I do buy them just because there is a Sears five minutes from my office and they will work in pinch until my order comes in.
 
Thanks all it looks like i will be putting in an order with truegrit. Is there any kind of backing I should be looking for?
 
I went to Sears' website and looked at the specs for this machine. The price makes me want to like it but it seems awfully fast, something like 4400 SFPM. Is it possible to slow it down without having to swap the motor? On a related note, does anyone have opinions about the Delta 1 x 42 benchtop machine? Thanks.

rmd
 
My first belt grinder was the Delta 1x42. You can make knives with it, but it's not exactly fun to work with. You can pretty much only flat grind with it...no contact wheels, only drive wheels, and they are plastic. You can flat grind with the platen, but the platen is pretty cheesy. Finally, the belt tracking is awful. I had to grind the platen down on one side just to get the belt to overlap. I have a couple leather 1x42 belts, so I mostly use mine to power-strop. It excels at that particular task.

Cheers,

Pat R.
 
rmd said:
I The price makes me want to like it but it seems awfully fast, something like 4400 SFPM. Is it possible to slow it down without having to swap the motor?
rmd
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Yes you can slow it down with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), but it can be costly $200-$700, depending on the motor voltage, phase and horsepower, if is not a direct drive unit you might be able to change the driven and driver pulley. There some surplus outlets that offer VFDs for about half of new price, google it.
 
Klingspor will make up any belt size you want,in most any belt they make.1-800-645-5555,ask for John Williams,ext. 1232. They have good discounts on volume orders,starting at 20% for $65.00 orders,up to 37.5% for a $300 order. They will make the belts up in any size (they probably stock 2X42) and ship it out in one or two days.They carry cork belts and lots of other types.Call John and he will send you a knifemakers flier.
Stacy
 
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