What grinder to start out with?
Thanks

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

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

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.

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.

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.