Oct 26, 2001 · The truth is that most any belt grinder will work. The 2X72 is just the most versatile for a knife maker. Here is what you want to look for and what works best: 2" belt width - this …

Jul 13, 2009 · I am a complete newbie to knife making, but I am very interested in the craft. I have been reading a ton of threads on this forum and others about tools/techniques and general …

Feb 13, 2005 · It doesn't have the power, or belt speed to hog stuff off very well, so the coarse belts were pretty much mandatory. I liked to have a few steps on the way up though as the …

Apr 13, 2004 · 4.) Green Chrome compound on leather belt If I have sharpened a knife on the belt sander before, rarely do I have to ever go back to the 240 grit Trizact. Usually it only needs the …

Dec 16, 1998 · I am going to give knife making a try in 2004. My focus will be Japanese style blades, especially wakizashi style short swords. My knifemaking friend, David Dempsey told …

Feb 4, 2013 · Hello, I have been designing and building my own version of a 2x72" belt grinder for a number of years and I made some modifications over the years to where they are now. …

Aug 8, 2020 · As the title says, I need to learn where best to get 2x72 belts, and which 2x72 belts I should be using , and how many of each I will need to have to start making some knives. …

Nov 7, 2012 · I am new to knife making and need some direction. At this point I have only bought blanks and fashioned handles. Have an old Grizzly 1x42 but want to upgrade and need a …

Mar 26, 2019 · Hi, First of, I know a 6 x 48 belt sander is not the best for knife making but this machine was in my budget and because I also work alot with wood, it...

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