What grinder to start out with?

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09 December 2015, 07:27

loiblb

What grinder to start out with?

What grinder to start out with?
Thanks

09 December 2015, 07:44

cooksey

The best you can afford with a 8-10 inch contact wheel(serrated) a platten would be nice. square Wheel,Bador,Etc..

09 December 2015, 14:12

lost okie

KMG with a variable speed 2 hp.
A workhorse machine.
Buy what you will end up with, will save you time and money.
Mike

09 December 2015, 17:11

Gatogordo

Here is a site that discusses nearly all of the common grinders. He likes the KMG as well (not that I am doubting Mr. William's advice). Grinders

If the initial cost of around $2000 is too high, you might consider building one yourself and saving considerable cash.

Damn, I nearly bought a square wheel back in the 70's for less than $500 but I couldn't pay the price for something I knew was going to be a hobby for me. Now they are about 4 times that.

OTOH, that decision not to buy might have changed the direction of my life so I'm glad it cost what it did then.

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10 December 2015, 20:11

lindy2

Just for the heck of it, go to U-Tube and type in Belt Grinder. You will be busy watching for the next couple of days.

11 December 2015, 18:32

loiblb

Thanks for the info.

So far the Coote looks like a grinder I can get started on.

My last 4 knives were not anything to show off. I think the grinder in a box could work if I think I need two grinders.