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I have been thinking hard about getting a surface grinder and have really struggled with which way to go with the purchase. Currently I don't do folders but hope to in the future so I need something with descent accuracy. I am doing quite a few billets and need something to help get everything flat and parallel. My real struggle is whether I should purchase an older machine or purchase something newer like a tomach or grizzly.
Obviously the money for a newer machine is three or four times more than what I can get into an older Harig or Brown and Sharpe. The newer machines like the Tormach offer a warranty and peace of mind of not discovering hidden problems with the older machines.
I have found a Harig Bridgeport Manual model 612 with a 6X18 Walker chuck locally and can purchase it for around $2300. It appears to be in pretty good condition but I have never spent any time running a surface grinder.
In the knife world is a manual machine sufficient or would it be wise to look at a hydraulic machine?
So many questions.......lol. I am just trying to get as much advice as possible before making the purchase. I know most of you guys are experts using these machines so help a brother out!
Obviously the money for a newer machine is three or four times more than what I can get into an older Harig or Brown and Sharpe. The newer machines like the Tormach offer a warranty and peace of mind of not discovering hidden problems with the older machines.
I have found a Harig Bridgeport Manual model 612 with a 6X18 Walker chuck locally and can purchase it for around $2300. It appears to be in pretty good condition but I have never spent any time running a surface grinder.
In the knife world is a manual machine sufficient or would it be wise to look at a hydraulic machine?
So many questions.......lol. I am just trying to get as much advice as possible before making the purchase. I know most of you guys are experts using these machines so help a brother out!