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Would this be a good grinder

Discussion in 'Hammer & Tongs' started by Kylejom, Mar 31, 2016.

  1. Mar 31, 2016 #1
    Kylejom

    Kylejom

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    Im having issues finding a 2 x 72 belt grinder anywhere but online and they seem quite expensive. I found this at a tool store in my area and thought it might work well. It is 3 x 78 belt size with a 2 hp motor. The store had belts from 30 grit to 120 grit and this is the first ive seen that size so i dont know whats available. The person i talked to working there is a bladesmith himself and he thought it would work well but i have heard that having to wide of a belt can be bad. The sander costs about 850. Would it work good?
     
  2. Mar 31, 2016 #2
    El Mucho Hombre

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    From personal experience, I'd suggest saving the extra money for a KMG or similar 2x72 if you're serious about making knives. I couldn't imagine not having mine with the VFD.
     
  3. Mar 31, 2016 #3
    TonyRV2

    TonyRV2

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    For another $200 you could set up a Coote grinder, which is also a 2X72. I question how the belt selection is going to be with a 3X78. Seems like an odd size to me, but I'm no expert on belt sizes. This is one of the reasons most knife smiths use a 2X72 grinder because of the wide availability of different types/grits of belts.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2016 #4
    Stromberg Knives

    Stromberg Knives KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Jan 3, 2015
    That probably depends on where in the world you reside.

    I live in Sweden and 50x2000 mm and 75x2000 mm belts is what I find here, and in other EU countries i buy mine from. My grinder is therefore setup for 50x2000 (2x78.6 inch).
     
  5. Apr 4, 2016 #5
    12345678910

    12345678910

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    Jul 13, 2009
    I bet a wooden nickle he's in Canada

    Where exactly ?



    I'd skip that

    Buy a 2z72 three wheel grinder with a toolbar
     
  6. Apr 4, 2016 #6
    Kylejom

    Kylejom

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    Jan 24, 2016
    Ya Alberta Canada. Ive never really heard of this size either so belts was my main concern. But saying that id never heard of a 2 x 72 untill i got into knifemaking either. Thanks for the advice i might look more into finding a 2 x 72 for the bit of extra money then i know i can get all the belts i need.
     
  7. Apr 4, 2016 #7
    Boatbuilder

    Boatbuilder

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    Nov 18, 2009
    Where in Alberta do you live?
    Call Rob or Marlyn at Canadian knife maker supply in Sundre Alberta. They sell 2" X 72" grinders and all knife making supplies. Great/honest people to deal with.
    403-556-1113
     
  8. Apr 5, 2016 #8
    i4Marc

    i4Marc KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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