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what belt sander to buy????
hi, im moving into a house and can finely get a belt sander to finish off knives, and to do other stuff too. i went to sears and they had a few that weren't that expensive around $200. is there a certain width that i should get? or brands? |
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If you just want to finish scales on kits you can get a 1x30 or 1x42 to do slack belt sanding. I've got one from Kalamazoo (Koval has them) that works real nice and wasn't too expensive. The ones from Craftsman and Grizzly I haven't used, I'm sure that guys that have them will let you know their opinion. Hope this helps, Bob Sigmon PS - Clayton, sign up as a member of the CKD (it's Free) Fill in your info (location, etc) |
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Which belt sander to buy?
If you want a serious grinding and finishing machine, suitable for knifemaking and anything else, I recommend you go for a KMG-1 at www.beaumontmetalworks.com I am on my THIRD inexpensive Craftsman grinder. For the money I spent on three inferior, half-assed grinders, I could have gotten one excellent machine which will last me a lifetime. I still don't have a good grinder, or my original $800. How I ever thought these were inexpensive, I don't know. You can't save money buying cheap tools. I will buy a KMG-1 next, and be done with it. Woodworkers have a saying about shop tools: If it says "Craftsman" on it, and you have to plug it in, don't buy it. I've learned, the hard way, that they are right. Welcome to the forums. I hope you'll register when you have a chance. This is a great place. |
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Re: Which belt sander to buy?
I feel the same as Sam about saving for a better grinder. I bought the 1x42 Kzoo strictly for slack belt on handles..I bought a Log Cabin Forge Grinder and am very happy with it. I have heard nothing but good things about Rob Frinks KMG-1. Good Tools last forever. Good Luck Bob Sigmon |
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