Some Grinder Advice

[Captain Spaulding]

I am going to get myself an entry level grinder and I was wondering if you might be able to give me the pros and cons of these two models.
DELTA MACHINERY SA180: 1" Belt/8" Disc Sander
Craftsman 2 x 42 in. Belt/6 in. Disc Sander

I would imagine that Sears' return policy makes the Craftsman a no brainer...any thoughts.

 

[Sam Salvati]

2x42 has more belt options available, and the wider belt is nicer.

 

[David Schott]

Id certainly go with the 2X42. I started on a 1X30, then moved to a 2X42 for a while, then the KMG. I only use the 1X30 for the disc now, but still used the 2X42 for hogging handle materials. You can improve the 2X42 a LOT by replacing the platen.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Cool, thanks guys. I think I am going with the craftsman 2x42. Where can I get belts above 120 grit...they don't have anything higher than that on the sears site.

Free transfer to my local store too...score.

 

[SBuzek]

tru-grit has a wide selection for the 2 X42
Stan

 

[calharkins]

Jantz has belts for that also.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

sweet. I have my first knife formed out but I felt I needed to het the grinder going to finish it right and in less than a year.

 

[calharkins]

Yea, you can't do much without a grinder. I tried the files, but life is too short to fish with a dead minnow, dance with an ugly woman, or make a knife without a grinder.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Yea, you can't do much without a grinder. I tried the files, but life is too short to fish with a dead minnow, dance with an ugly woman, or make a knife without a grinder.

QFT!
I appreciate the "Process" but I am a lover of all things tech so why not embrace the 110 and get something done in a reasonable amount of time. Oh Yeah...I don't think you mean dance.

 

[SCMknives]

I had one of the craftsman sanders...good little machine. It has somehow morphed itself into a buffer now, but it worked good as a sander too. You can get belts cheap off of ebay as well.