Aug 4, 2023 · I love my Reeder grinder, though I've not use other brands. Among the basic requirements of: 2 tool arms and direct drive with VFD, I put a lot of value in Don Reeder's …

Apr 10, 2022 · Flipping the grinder onto it's side is the easy button for 90 degree angles, and particularly on an inside radius. Being able to lay your blade flat on a work rest and bump it up …

Apr 1, 2015 · A "good" grinder was out of the question financially. More than that, I'm a serial hobbyist--my really hobby is hobby collecting, and there's no telling what will stick. In that …

Aug 23, 2018 · A comment on the compression vs tension springs. The first grinder I built was a pretty close copy of the KMG clone with tension spring. Tracking was so-so. For whatever …

Apr 3, 2017 · I've got a disc grinder and I'm seriously considering the Neilson retro-fit. The angle plates seem like they would be extremely nice, along with having the ability to change grits …

Nov 21, 2009 · Also, is the grinder a 2 wheel, 3 wheel or 4 wheel set up? A 2wheel setup eliminates the drive belt so that is very efficient in transferring power. A 4 wheel set up has …

Jan 20, 2016 · My main grinder is home built with an eighteen inch wheel. My friend Rick Menefee is building a new grinder with a 20 inch wheel and he presently has been running a 14 inch …

Dec 26, 2021 · I currently have a shop made 2x72 that serves the purpose. It has several inherent weaknesses and requires a more than convenient amount of maintenance. I will soon be …

Jul 6, 2016 · Took delivery of an Esteem Grinder a couple weeks ago and thought I'd post some pictures of the build. It comes in about 6 boxes in order to save on shipping. The grinder …

Mar 14, 2022 · My plan is to use an angle grinder to rough out the shape of the knife then hand file and use the belt grinder to get it to shape and grind in the bevel. Then use a sharpening jig …