VISLONE Mini Belt Sander, Electric Belt Grinder Machine, Sanding Belt Adapter for 115mm 4.5" and 125mm 5" Electric Angle Grinder

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Although any belt grinder for knife making will have the same basic function, each model can vary a lot in performance. They also may look different and can be modified to fit different projects. Variations of Belt Grinders I would buy belts with different flexibilities for your higher grit belts. It may also be worthwhile grabbing a 120 grit zirconium belt to give you an opportunity to work with different materials.

The Shop Fox W1843 Knife Belt Sander is the best choice for serious knife makers. It’s got a 1-HP, 14-amp motor that spins the 2-inch wide belt at 4,500 FPM, with fast single-lever belt changes and a dead-stable build.We recommend a square wheel configuration 2x72” or 2x48” if it's within the budget, adding attachments as you can afford them is an excellent way to build up your shop slowly.

When deciding what grinder is right for you, it's essential to consider your budget, as well as what work you will be doing. We have put together a list of common grinder sizes, and why you would choose it. Non woven nylon finishing belts provide for a variety of finishes, they are available in coarse (brown), medium (maroon) and fine (blue). Use for graining and regraining on stainless steel. TJ7 and JF4top or 2 of our more technical and flexible aluminium oxide sanding belt materials. They are both available from 60 to 400 grit. JF4top is an excellent material for fine grit sanding of aluminium tubes.Steel oriented grinders will want a higher belt speed than wood oriented grinders. You will want a belt speed somewhere in the range of 4,100 surface feet per minute and 7,000 surface feet per minute. You can calculate the sfpm with the following formula: sfpm = (pi * drive-wheel-diameter) * motor-rpm / 12 Variable Speed A 2×42 belt grinder is usually preferable to a 1×42 belt grinder. Because of the bigger belt, the 2×42 grinders are more stable, and they’re also cheaper. KNIFE GRINDERS 2×42