&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Honestly I'm embarassed to tell you all what I'm grinding on now... suffice it to say almost *anything* would be better but at least I've learned a lot about hand finishing...&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp I'm looking at this pamphlet I received from NE Coote and these grinders look servicable- they also got a decent review in Blade.

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Anyone here use them? I'd like a first hand account. They are well within my price range and I have a bunch of motors I've collected over the years...

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Are there similar machines on the market? Better? Worse? I'd love that Bader but I'm afraid it's going to wait a few years...

Thanks in advance...

-J. Loose

J.,

What are you using now? I am using a Grizzly now, considered the Coote, but from what I have gleaned from others I will be just as well off modifying my Grizzly. I have used variable speed Baders and a Burr King. The advantage these machines have over the Grizzly are (1) versatility, and (2) variable speed. Those things I can fix. I decided to buy another Grizzly w/o the motor so I could keep using the other one. The intended modifications will allow for variable speed, hollow and flat grinding without changing setups, and a small wheel attachment that sets up in short order.
The Grizzly is $150 w/o motor but will require a machinists' help to complete. The Coote is $480 (don't quote me on that) without the motor. I am certain the machine work and parts would cost less than $330 dollars for roughly the same machine. The project has been on the back burner lately, but I will get pictures when I am complete. If you are interested and need more information, feel free to email me.

Brett

I have the griz knife grinder and have ordered a KMG-1 from Beaumont Metal Works.The KMG-1 should be here anytime now.If you like email me .

The coote is primarily for flat and convex grinding, but there is a little steady rest that mounts in front of the drive wheel, for hollow grinding. I have used both and prefer the coote, but I only flat and convex grind. Anyway, if you are looking to HG, buy the griz. For flat and convex, buy the Coote. You can purchase the 2/72 Coote, with 6" wheel, for around 330.00 plus shipping. Just my .02 worth.

Well I have had my grinder for a couple of weeks now and really impressed with it.If you have several motors laying around then you should give Rob Frink a serious look at geocities.com/beaumontmetal/index.html (http://geocities.com/beaumontmetal/index.html)
he will work with you on getting the set up you need.:)

Thanks Mike,

I mostly flat grind- so the Coote is looking like a good move for me- with the possiblility of occassionally using the contact wheel. I am looking for a grinder to carry me for the next few years until I can afford that versatile and exhorbitant Bader...

Just got a big commission, so I'll give the CKD a tool review...

I had a coote with an 8 inch wheel it hollow grind great
the only problem I can see with it .If you want to use step down pullyes when you are working across the left side your knuckles want to hit the pulley. put a V/s motor on it
and I don't think there is a better grinder for the money
Nathan

Cool,

I had settled on the ten inch wheel and then I got the call that I made the waiting list at the NorthEast Cutlery Collector's show with two weeks to come up with some knives...

Hopefully I'll upgrade soon.

You better get to work then Buddy! :)
Let us know if you get to go,OK?