2x72 grinder???

[newbie]

I have been looking what seems like forever for a good used 2x72 grinder. Does anyone here have a lead on one forsale?

 

[Lagrange]

Have you considered building your own?
Here is the one I built about 4 years ago...

 

[cubby]

What is your location?

 

[newbie]

Lagrang, I looked at building one, but concluded that I would rather just buy one.

Chubby, I am in Noblesville.

 

[Vince49]

Grizzly

You might try looking on this site. I have had good performance out of their tools.

Link: Grizzly.com Product Search

 

[Vince49]

Smaller but maybe something like this?

Link: Grizzly.com

 

[newbie]

Vince, I had looked at the Grizzly G1015. Unless I could get one marked down, or used with a decent amount of savings; I feel like I would be better off just spending a little more money on something else.

 

[cubby]

What is your price range and needs?

For "bang for your buck" you should look at the Wilmont LB1000. More flexible than a KMG, and less
expensive. Buy the kit with the wheels and source a motor locally. All in about $1000.

The KMG is the most common Knifemaker 2x72. This includes clones. It is affordable and proven.

Polar Bear Forge has a grinder in a box.

Wilmont has the plans for the EERF grinder available online for free.

TW90: awesome machine. Uses funky 1.25" tool arms.

Ubergrinder. Completely awesome. No motor or VFD included.

Wilmont TAG. Another awesome package.


here is my subset breakdown:

BUILD YOUR OWN! You will get a lot more buy having a KMG clone fabbed at a machine shop, then invest in a VFD.

In order:
grizzly
eerf
polar bear forge

pheer

kmg
wilmont lb1000

oulaw

tw90
wilmont tag
ubergrinder


get a small wheel holder and a VFD. Start with a flat platen, and buy a large contact wheel later.

 

[cubby]

As to used for sale: they generally get sold to other makers (friends) immediately. Jim talks to joe, mentions he doesn't need grinder A anymore, joe lays claim to new grinder. The funny part is: used grinders usually cost almost the same as new. Because they are worth it.

feel free to call or text me at the number below. I would be more than happy to help you. You may be closer to just having one built than you would think. It is relatively easy.

 

[cubby]

 

[Gamez235]

Cubby,
My what a big wheel you have...

 

[cubby]

Cubby,
My what a big wheel you have...

Thank you sir. I am over compensating!

 

[cubby]

Some slightly smaller wheels on G1:

 

[Gabriel]

I got no wheels...

 

[cubby]

Reminds me of the grizzley!

 

[Gabriel]

It's a Coote with a lot of mods. I need to get off my lazy butt and put the Wilmont together that I've had since January. It's still in the box under my workbench.

 

[cubby]

It's a Coote with a lot of mods. I need to get off my lazy butt and put the Wilmont together that I've had since January. It's still in the box under my workbench.

Which bench, exactly? And do you work today? I'm asking.... For a friend ..

 

[Gamez235]

Yes, for a "friend"....

 

[Gamez235]

I feel sad.. I am still running at full speed with the green machine...

 

[cubby]

I don't miss those days! Though I happened across my old 1x30 the other days. I turned it into a sharpener in about 20 minutes. Now to order some belts and such for it.

i made it some mounts and bases on my machine bench, so it sits 90* and faces away. I still need to fab a rest for the edge angle. It mounts to the wall when not in use.