MLeonard 13 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I don't get around here often but I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I'm looking to get a 2x72 belt grinder. I'd like a quality unit, with variable speed, it can be new or used. My price range is under 2k. Please PM me if you can help. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Keyes 675 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Finding used grinders is tough. They haven't existed at the hobby level for very long and so the used units are thin on the ground. 2k is probably on the low end, but you might find a basic unit there. Just so you know, I am not endorsing any one grinder, these are just the ones that come to mind (in no particular order) Wuertz Pheer Amaribrade Black Fox OBM Burr King Coote KMG Bader G "The worst day smithing is better than the best day working for someone else." I said that. If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. - - -G. K. Chesterton So, just for the record: the fact that it does work still should not be taken as definitive proof that you are not crazy. Grant Sarver Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,503 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 It sounds like you might be better off building one. Using the site search function for "build your grinder" for all keywords, in topics only, you will find a lot of info on how to build one and people who have done it. Searched for 'build your grinder' in All Content (bladesmithsforum.com) “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to post Share on other sites
Don Abbott 348 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 You can get into an Ameibrade for right around 2k. I got one a couple weeks ago and it is great. I got the 2hp 220V variable speed, so you could get in for less. I want to do a more formal review on it, but I'm bogged down on a commission job right now but hope to be free in a week or two. I have been able to use it enough to appreciate it and have no regrets. Plus my wife was all for it, so that was a win-win. Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,503 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) On 10/12/2021 at 8:59 AM, Don Abbott said: I got the 2hp 220V variable speed, so you could get in for less I would not recommend going smaller than 2HP and I consider a VFD essential. I have a 2HP motor and sometimes, I wish I had a 3HP........ Edited October 14, 2021 by Joshua States “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to post Share on other sites
MLeonard 13 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 I ended up buying a grinder. I have my new Reeder grinder up and running. Man this thing is great. Haven't had a chance to use it on a blade yet but I did bevel a piece of scrap. I can't believe how much time it cut from the old 1x30. I have used it for bolster material and a few other things. I just love it. The one pic I didn't move the work rest into the right position for the large contact wheel. The folks at Reeder especially Greg are great to work with. E-mails and phone are always answered within hours. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Jaro Petrina 248 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 looks like serious piece of kit. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,796 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Nice! Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne Coe 74 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Check out the video on the grinders page then look at the DVDs page for getting the DVD at www.WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith.com. Let me know if I can help you. Wayne Coe Artist Blacksmith 729 Peters Ford Road Sunbright, Tennessee 706-273-8017waynecoe@highland.netwww.WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith.com Link to post Share on other sites
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