does anyone know of an overseas vendor for contact wheels. seems all of the U. S. Vendors think theirs are made of gold.

lindy2,

Midwest Knife Supply has some reasonably priced contact wheels. I have had good luck with the 8" and 10" polyurethane wheels I purchased from them.

https://usaknifemaker.com/cata...at=0&q=contact+wheel

Lee

anybody ever try making wooden contact wheels?

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Originally posted by lindy2:
anybody ever try making wooden contact wheels?

Bunch of years back when I was poorer than I am now but had more money.
I made the wheel out of white oak. It didn't like the heat and I couldn't keep the corners from giving out.
A drive or idler might work though.

Given the rate they are turning, it would be interesting to see (from a distance) what would happen if a wood contact wheel developed a crack and let go.

Lee

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Originally posted by Lee Baumgart:
Given the rate they are turning, it would be interesting to see (from a distance) what would happen if a wood contact wheel developed a crack and let go.

Lee

I was thinking plywood. lots more time than money so I don't care if it goes slow.

grizzly , buy as part from their grinder about 75.00

LIndy, it takes money to make money. Spend it, but a wheel that you are not guessing at or risking life and limb.
I understand about trying to save money, for heavens sakes, my wife rewashing ice cubes, but there are some things you do not risk.

Grizzly wheels are too small. I want something at least 14 inches and maybe even 16 inches. To buy one like that is close to $500.00.

Not doing it for money. Just want to try it out as a hobby, and strictly for my own use. (anybody got a good used belt grinder for sale for cheap?)


I think I found the answer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqXq0U1HkZY