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Old 07-02-2012, 10:33 AM
Ed Tipton Ed Tipton is offline
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Nutball....I agree with Ed Caffrey on this subject. We all understand what it means to work with limited finances, but given that limitation, it is even more critical that you spend your limited funds where it is going to do you the most good.
It's not that the item pictured will not work, but the 2x72 grinders are better suited to making knives and you have the added benefit that there are so many more belt grits available in the 2x72 format. With a little ingenuity and time you can make your own 2x72 grinder at a great savings if you just do a little legwork. Junkyards (scrapyards) frequently have exactly what you would need to build your own at greatly reduced prices ....plus....you have the added benefit of building your own grinder and can make exactly what you want rather than settle for something far less acceptable.
The unit pictured is something currently in your present budget, but the realization that it is inadequate will soon make it something other than a good deal.
The sense of urgency to get started making knives may make it seem like a good compromise, but the reality is that you will likely be greatly disappointed and frustrated when you realize it's shortcomings.
Look on you tube. There are many 2x72 grinders there that guys have made, and there are plenty of ideas to draw from for making your own grinder.
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