Pheer versus Coote Redux

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I realize there have been threads on this in the past, but given the short span of the Pheer, I was hoping to gather the most up to date information.

I am looking for a lightweight grinder (with a separate motor plate) and the options seem to be the Pheer or the Coote. What you you buy now, given the feedback?

TIA.

John
 
I own the pheer, it works great. Ive never used a coote, but have heard good reviews. The pheer supposedly upgraded the idler platen wheels to custom made contact idlers. The style has also changed to be somehow better. They are pretty cheap, and it seems like for someone who wants to get the best bang for their buck it would be perfect. My has very little vibration, its quiet, and it is strong. If you get one with a vfd, it would be even better, but it would cost more also. I highly recommend the pheer. If you have any questions just ask.

Jack
 
I would get the pheer. The coote looks nice but I like the uprgradability of the pheer. I don't really think you will have a problem with either. :)
 
I own a Coote with a small wheel attachment mounted on the backside of the machine. I have a 10 contact wheel and run it with step pullys and a 1 hp 1750 rpm motor they will install a glass platten at the shop before they ship it out. He ships fast.

I have never used any other grinder but this one serves me well. Tilts back for hollow grinding. I dont think I would buy it again if I had a choice because the other machines available are just so advanced. But when I got it I was not sure how far I would go with it. It is priced fair enough and it is made in USA and I dont think it would be to hard to sell if you wanted to upgrade. But you can look at it like this. You can slack grind , Grind on the platten, Hollow grind and if you get the small wheel for the back you can do that as well and you never have to use a tool to do any of these things. If you like to use a tool rest it comes with that and it also has another one they can put on by the contact wheel. Its a good entry machine.
 
I have a kmg and a Coote w/ a 10 wheel. The Coote was the first grinder I bought (actually started with a 2x42 craftsman but as soon as I had enough saved, I bought the Coote) and for the money (think it was @$600 when I bought it), it is hard to beat.
 
Never used a Coote, but generally speaking the Pheer is in a category of grinder that works better for our purposes. It's more easily adapted to different grinding methods and attachments. I run a 1hp motor and a VFD on it with a platen. I have a 2" diameter contact wheel as my top wheel on the platen so I can use that without making any changes, or tilt the platen forward so the wheel is the primary grinding point. If I want a large wheel I can put one on another tool arm and change in about a minute including removing and replacing the belt and adjusting tracking and such.

The Coote is a quality machine, I just think it's not as good at knifemaking as the Pheer and other grinders in that design style. Its main benefit previously was cost. With the variety of new options on the market that benefit is no longer a major factor.
 
I too have the Pheer with the 1 HP and VFD. I have the Flipping Platen with a 2" contact wheel on one side and and 8" contact wheel on the other. I also have the small wheel attachment with a 1" wheel and will be getting a 3/4" soon. The versatility of this outfit is fantastic. Switching back and forth is just a matter of seconds.
 
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