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Old 02-16-2007, 10:21 AM
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Pimp my grinder!

Here's an idea:

You tool guys will LOVE this!

We have a contest. Participants build a serious and inovative custom 1" x 30" grinder with all the bells and whistles we expect on premium grinders (which just don't come in that size).

We appoint a panel of willing expert judges (names like Bob Warner, Matt Walker and Rob Frink come to mind to list a only a few), and the winner gets accolades and prestige to 'wow' there collegues with! ...and maybe a "My grinder can beat up your grinder" T-shirt or something.

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Old 02-16-2007, 10:53 AM
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Does it have to be limited to 1x30's? I am almost finished with my 8-inch reversible disk grinder (hey--this is my way of stepping up from a 10 inch bastard file!!!). My last touch will be to install foward deflectors. . . Scotty!!! I need more power!!!!

I love the idea, though!
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Old 02-16-2007, 12:53 PM
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I'm not sure If I could build one, but I would love to see a 1x30 with a plateen like a KMG.


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Old 02-16-2007, 03:00 PM
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Sounds like a blast , I dont know what I would use a 1 X 30 for , but what the hell. Its gona be a bit pricey to do it right , I wonder how many people would join.
I'll keep watchin this post.

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Old 02-16-2007, 06:59 PM
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Oh, it's just an idea right now. ...just thinkin' out loud, ya' know?

If such a project were to gain traction, it would be expensive to participate to be sure! Part of the charm would be finding legitimate and complete knifemaking application for the often useless 1 x 30. Let's call it an act of 'ludicrousness' (I'll bet I murdered that spelling).

To do something just to do it, and create an object which may just be useful... I can imagine a folder maker or a guy who does smaller blades finding incredible utility in a premium 1 x 30. Guys with exceptionaly limited space may find it useful too! A scaled down version of the Bader, Coote or KMG would be a great place to start!

After all, we have mini-lathes, right?

Let's just kick it around for a while and see what happens.


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Old 02-16-2007, 09:07 PM
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Depending on when this happens, I may be able to swing some time to participate. What about 1x42 though? I can get more useful belts in 1x42 and have been thinking about making/buying one anyways.

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Old 02-19-2007, 12:49 AM
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After a review of my supply catalogs, I concur. A 1 x 42 would be an option as well.

For the record, I've already drawn plans for a 1 x 30. Now I'll modify them to accomodate a 1 x 42 as well. I see myself making one one these regardless of whether or not this project becomes a reality.


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Old 02-19-2007, 06:51 AM
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Quote:
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After a review of my supply catalogs, I concur. A 1 x 42 would be an option as well.

For the record, I've already drawn plans for a 1 x 30. Now I'll modify them to accomodate a 1 x 42 as well. I see myself making one one these regardless of whether or not this project becomes a reality.
Cool, thanks for the update

I'll start brainstorming some plans in my "free time" heh...

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Old 02-19-2007, 11:33 PM
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I'll judge, it sounds like fun.


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Old 03-11-2007, 12:10 AM
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1 X 30

Shure would love to see the plans for the small grinder, sounds like something that i could use.

J Fisher
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Old 05-08-2007, 04:03 PM
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good idea.
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Old 10-19-2007, 07:40 AM
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I think the 1x42 would be a better belt choice for the grinder. It seems more popular in the tool catalogs.
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Old 11-12-2007, 03:47 PM
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Grinder

Anyone ever do anything with this, just checked back for the first time in a while. Love to see some pics if anyone put one of these small beauties together.
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Old 07-05-2008, 03:34 PM
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dang, i feel poor now. i use a 1x30 grinder
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Old 07-05-2008, 06:34 PM
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Charity auction

Andrew... Just a thought. Maybe for the winner you could auction it off for a charitable cause or raffle it off with a minimum amount sold? I think some of us newbies would be interested in that.
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