Question about a new platen

[Nate Webb]

Well, on y'all's recommendation I'm getting a new platen setup from RD_knives

As a side note, this is what I'm looking forward to never having to deal with again

 

[Taz]

Been there, done that! Spent as much on the glass platens as I did on one carbide platen. Carbide is so much better, more durable and cleaner surface; not all glass platens are equal!

And it's kinda fun to see the sludge peel off the RD platen and still have a mirror surface under it!

 

[Cliff Carter Knives]

Also running an RD platen and couldn’t be happier. You’ll love it!

 

[navman]

I'm down for a 24" curved carbide platen.

 

[RD_knives]

I'm down for a 24" curved carbide platen.

If the production going to work out i will and offer those in 2 dimensions:

29” radius so simulating a 58” diameter wheel
14” radius so simulating a 28” diameter wheel.

I already make radius platens out of hardox for a couple of years.
The plan with this is, that the curved carbide can be mounted on those.
So for old customers they can upgrade there radius platen.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

If the production going to work out i will and offer those in 2 dimensions:

29” radius so simulating a 58” diameter wheel
14” radius so simulating a 28” diameter wheel.

I already make radius platens out of hardox for a couple of years.
The plan with this is, that the curved carbide can be mounted on those.
So for old customers they can upgrade there radius platen.

I'll start saving...

 

[Gossman Knives]

I make my own. I currently have one made from D2 steel. It's holding up well. I have a piece of M4 for the next time I need one.