South African contact wheel supplier?

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Any of you guys remember a gent in South Africa that made contact wheels? I don't recall his name or his company's name even though I bought a wheel from him. I just remember his wheels are fine and half the price of the ones you get here.
Thanks for any info you can give me!!!
Michael
 
Bertie founded and ran Batavia Engineering in South Africa, selling contact wheels, disc grinders and belt grinders, parts, pieces and plans for years before quitting and concentrating on his knifemaking.
-Mark
 
Thanks guys!
Chris, you're right, is was Bertie! In a way I'm sad but I'm also very happy for him!!! He make some really amazing knives!
 
L6,

You should email him and just query the engineering side of his business. His website say he 'downsized' the engineering part of his business. Its quite possible he had someone else still involved there who may have carried on the line and/or rebuilt up the business.
 
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