pheer 427 vs 454 vs esteem

[TonyRV2]

Hey Brian...did Brett add that on there for you? If so, at what cost? He's building one for me right now.

 

[Brian Ayres]

Hey Brian...did Brett add that on there for you? If so, at what cost? He's building one for me right now.

I bought the parts from him and mounted it myself. He is doing another set for me for the second grinder I just bought from him. It is simply two top pieces and two side pieces with .090 milled off the upper piece to make it square due to the .090 difference from the way the slot would mount on the frame.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

I have a Pheer 427 and love it. The main difference in the 454 are a few nice upgrades. The flat platen tilts on the 454 and does not on the 427. Also the motor bolts directly to the grinder frame...the 427 does not, so you have a little more self setup involved. I went with the 427 about a year ago with 1.5hp motor, variable speed and have been completely satisfied. Jose was really awesome to work with, highly recommended.

I have since upgraded to a 5in drive wheel, adjustable workrest, and built a tilting frame...so it has been very adaptable

did your 427 come with rubber contact wheels above and below the platen?

 

[LCoop]

I'm sure you will be just fine with your purchase. There's been a ton of great knifes made with files or on a Sears 42", HF 30" or a Grizzly so any step up with variable speed is going to be light years ahead. I just recently purchased the Northridge grinder and am extremely pleased with it. Built like a tank but built with Jet fighter precision. I just wanted to clear up it's a small shop and not some HUGE tool company. George has a partner but his shop in Cleveland, Ohio is a relatively small metal building with tons of CNC machines! A great guy to talk to and deal with.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

I think your the only person I've seen that had one. there has been alot of talk and hype with them though. they look like an extremely nice machine.