Thank you for this type of advertising @7:06, rather than copping to clickbait to increase views like so many channels have done. I really appreciate this video. You've released it at a very important time for me, many thanks for the content, experience, and knowledge shared!!
@MMOGood2Go
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, and I appreciate the fact that you keep bringing in budget and means and not saying to go into more debt.
@bigz7298
5 жыл бұрын
I recently built my own 2x72 its life changing. It would be cool to see you do a video on how to build one since you have fancier tools than I and a deeper knowledge of belt grinders
@StodOneR
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video , I just acquired a washing machine motor and I plan on making a belt sander , I was looking for what features are needed so that I don't forget and the belt sander you showcased was just the thing that helped me realized how to make it , it will have interchangable bit where it can have nothing , a large round wheel or a flat surface for different bevels.
@mannsdan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Walter! I feel like I have earned a bachelor's degree in knife-making simply by watching your extremely informative vids!
@Retroweld
7 жыл бұрын
I recently saw you on a knife making show on TV and I thought you did an awesome job. Great video.
@untrust2033
3 жыл бұрын
which show was it??
@mikewatkins7618
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Walter! I am not much of a knife maker but I refurbish older knives. Been thinking about a belt grinder, and had no idea where to start. Your video gave me some great answers, and also brought up some of the questions I hadn’t even thought of asking.
@e.t.preppin7084
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Walter this video was just what I needed to see at the right time!!! I regretfully bought the 1" by 42" Kalamazoo. Read a few of their reviews which they must write themselves because this belt grinder is not for knife making. The platen is way wider than the belt meaning I can only grind flat chisel grinds or work above the platen to do convex sharpening and taking forever. Fortunately it was only a couple hundred bucks. I will make a much more informed purchase on my next belt grinder thanks to your video. I'm so grateful that such a master at your craft is willing to offer so much advice and help to all knife makers. Thanks again. Chip
@danboron1
6 жыл бұрын
All Power, to the Grinders... Get a stronger grinder, with less Watts... Get a silent grinder, with less Watts... Hey Sorrell... Thanks for your great vids... :) You say: Get the strongest motor, you can afford... You, and others, advise, that 1 horsepoweer, is about the weakest power, you should buy... In fact: "you better buy a 1,5 or 2 HP motor"... It seems all the most experienced knifemakers, agree on this... That advice, is generally for 2-poled motors, thus running near 3.000 r/min at 50 Hz... (near 3600 on 60 Hz) But, if you mainly use HALF speed, then, you could just as well, buy a motor, running 1.500 r/min, and that, would only need to have half the Horsepower, to give about the same momentum, so the belt do not stop, under heavy use... What you really need, is the strongest momentum (Nm)... A speeding belt is of no use, if it slows down, much, when you are actually grinding... So, note this, and evaluate, your need, before you buy... A 2 pole moter, turns once, for each cycle in the mains... 50 Hz, gives 3.000 r/min, minus the slip.. A 4 pole, turns once, each second cycle, running 1.500 minus slip... And has about twice, the momentum... A 6 pole, turns once, each third cycle, running 1.000 minus slip... And has three times, the momentum... A 8 pole, turns once, each fourth cycle, running 750 minus slip... And has FOUR TIMES the momentum... The momentum, has the unit Nm, and is also called the torque... It say how much "weight", is behind the movement... A wrench, with twice as long handle, has twice the momentum... So, you can not turn the nut faster, but STRONGER... The larger the diameter of a motor, the higher the momentum... You want a "fat" motor... You could say, a 2-pole motor is geared like a racingcar, for SPEED... While a 8-pole, is geared like a truck, for POWER-pull... So, when you do not wish the belt to slow down, when pressing hard, then the 8-pole, would be the first choise... But they only give just under 750 r/min... (still, at 50 Hz mains suply) The more poles, the more expencive too, but "not that much".... It is well worth it... And on the Sites for used things, the prices are nearly the same, no matter how many poles... I am only a "hobbyist", so I must grind at home... And I do not wish my neighbours to be bothered, by the noise... For that reason, I am upgrading my belt grinder... Now, building a "real one", for 2x72... :) I went for a used motor, and found a great deal, a Lenze motor, including a Lenze Inverter, to regulate the speed... The Frequency converter/voltage controller, not only regulate the speed, but, adds to the torque, at low speeds... The motor is only ½ HP, (370W), but with 4 poles, and with three phases, it is surprisingly silent, itself... But with the inverter, It runs even more silent... When running 3 r/min, you can NOT HEAR it... But also at full speed, (1330 r/min), you can still speak normally soft, with others... In fact my microoven, makes MUCH more noise... Wow... When trying that, you feel, "all, should have one"... But they are expencive... Unless you find a used one... Using this Inverter, you can also change running direction... And decide, how slow it should accellerete, and decellerate, and that makes the bearings last longer... And you set the max current, so the motor is protected... If the motor has a thermostat, the Inverter use that to stop the motor, when aproaching 150 centigrades... My head was nearly exploding, by going though all the possible settings... This version has the Vector regulation, which gives even extra added power, adding to the torque, and saving money on the bill, at the same time... You can code it to start at the same speed as you used last or to a preset speed... After the initial coding, it is simple... Your turn it on, and regulate the speed, or regulate the speed, and turn it on, as you please... This version, plugs into the normal mains, (1 phase, 230V), and creates a 3-phase output, for 3-phase motors... The motor, can both be used, connected as star or delta connection.... Note, that on 3-phase motors, running from a mains 3 phase supply, simply change position, of two of the three leads, to change direction... And wire the motor to be in STAR configuration, in the box on the motor... The lid, usually shows how... Running a motor on three phases, gives the most silent motor... You do not hear the 50 hz hum, like from the motors fed with 1 phase... It is turned into a 150 Hz "him" (not "hum), which is just much less audible, and gives much less vibration... So, if you HAVE 3 phase outlet, already, then, NEVER buy a 1 phase motor... Fed with 1 phase, the motor makes one "jerk", per pole set, per round... The 3-phase, gives three jerks, instead... not 50, but 150 per second, per pole set... (Or, not 60, but 180) In a 4-poled (2 pole-sets), that becomes 300 "jerks per second"... In a 6 poled (3 pole-sets), 450... In an 8 poled (4 pole-sets), 600 jerks per second... With just 300 jerk/second, that frequency is far from the oscillation frequency of a 8 kg motor... So, you can hardly feel it vibrate... Additionally... 1 phase, "gives a push, and wait, and gives a push, and wait" 3 phases, has three windings which each does that, but "turned 120 degrees", so one takes over, when the former waits... In fact together, they create a rather constant push... And that means, there is nearly no vibrations... The 150 or 300 or 450 or 600 Hz is really "weak" The slower the rotation, the lower the noise... But the 8-poled, give less noise than the 2-poled, at a given speed The lower the watts, the lower the noise... As each "jerk" is simply weaker... Using a three phase motor, gives the lowest noise... And the fewest vibrations... So, if you really need to run about 3.000 r/min, using 1 HP, that is, with a certain size of drive wheel... Using a 1.500 r/min motor, also 1 HP, fitted with twice as large drivewheel, give the same beltspeed, with less noise... And it has about the same momentum, with that double sized wheel... But, using same size drive wheel, then the 8-pole, gives a 4 times stronger momentum, than the 2-poled. If you has a 3.000 R/min motor, slowed down to 750 r/min with a simple Voltage regulator, (10 dollars on ebay) then it has only less than 1/4 of the momentum, of a 750 r/min motor having the same power, in watts... That means, having only 1/4 of the horsepowers, the 8-pole, give the same or stronger pull, at 750 r/min... Ofcause also noise and vibration in the other wheels, make less noise, the slower they run... So, if you do not really need "industrial grade speed", then you can save power, and noise, and make it all last longer, by using a 6 or 8 pole motor, at one third or one quarter, of the watts... Best regards Dan...
@slthbob
6 жыл бұрын
OMG! Mommy make the bad man stop!!
@rugerdude3124
6 жыл бұрын
When did you find the time to write this!
@SVSunnyJim
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent input
@TheDavidliebenberg
7 жыл бұрын
in glad you made this video. when i build things i tend to over engineer things. iv been told its a bad thing...... but now ill stick to my guns. thanks for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.
@heavymetalworks6375
7 жыл бұрын
i was gone to say exactly what you just did. very good video. Thanks walter
@annawulf4910
Жыл бұрын
Before buying this sander I would use a rotary sander kzitem.infoUgkx3Pc2vLXfcgM5oIpF1iYcIWyFhHUC-G6v and didn't see the need for a belt sander. Boy was I wrong. this belt sander does the job quickly and gives a professional finish to the wood work.
@Giddien
Жыл бұрын
Very good information, you are right about the get what you can afford. 2-4k for a sander is a bit steep for alot of us. When you can spend under 100-300 with very little modification and have something that'll work fine and last for years. Especially if you're doing it as a hobby. Thanks for the videos!
@rickchargois9322
7 жыл бұрын
Just in time. Getting ready to buy or build one. Thanks
@NikoMoraKamu
7 жыл бұрын
i'm goin to make one this summer, here in Spain this kind of grinders are very rare and expensive
@rickchargois9322
7 жыл бұрын
Nicolas Mora I'll video the build and get back with you.
@msteveson
7 жыл бұрын
I did the build route last year and learned a lot of useful skills in the build. Unfortunately, building it myself I probably ended up spending twice the money I could have purchased one for. Of course I just had to learn to weld and buy a welder, and stand, and have made constant improvements and upgrades to it.
@lineage13
6 жыл бұрын
I built a pretty good 72 x 2 in one days time... well worth!
@TSPhotoAtlanta
4 жыл бұрын
Actually have a good single speed motor, three-quarter horsepower, but it’s 1720 or maybe 3450 RPM probably either is too fast for this application, or maybe usable with speed direction which adds complexity of coarse
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
I have a 1x42 that I use constantly, and I'm actually about to start building a new one with pneumatic belt tensioning. And I'm a full time pro. That said 99% of steel grinding is done with the 2x72. I just find the narrower slack belt much better for handle shaping than the big grinder. I'll rough handles out on the 2x72, but finish on the 1x42 after doing it for enough years you'll get a light enough touch on the slack belt that you can go from the belt sander, to a light hand sand with 600 grit for wood, or straight to the buffer for synthetics. You really need something with positive and more importantly adjustable belt tension though. I've currently got a Kalamazoo, but pneumatic tension is far superior. If I wasn't building one of my design, I'd buy a burr king 1x42 without hesitation. For a 2x72, I like the Bader style.
@oldweng
7 жыл бұрын
Hi you are the real champion of blade on the fire S3 E11 in my heart. You got the most difficult material and the best production.
@ludooliver8728
7 жыл бұрын
Lothian blade on fire. best translation error ever
@oldweng
7 жыл бұрын
"... Best ..." not "... best..."
@luizdiaz5196
7 жыл бұрын
That was the classiest commercial plug in i've ever seen. Will definitely check'em out
@thegrindizreal4401
2 жыл бұрын
You are the 007 of the knife making community (in more than one way)
@mt2020
Жыл бұрын
I think he is the best knife guy on the internet. Thanks
@WalterSorrellsBlades
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man - appreciate that!
@rickhall1381
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your help Walter I've been watching you for a couple years now never made a comment but I figured I'd thank you since you have given me a lot of valuable information.
@mephotographs
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Also, you have a very Nick Offerman style cadence to your speech. Entertaining.
@matthewswallen5399
7 жыл бұрын
Id love to see a similar video about your press. That seems like a great way to not buy a power hammer.
@WallyJ2K
7 жыл бұрын
From one Walter to another... your videos are awesome!!!
@trainwon5699
5 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks
@UnorthodoxFabrication
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, I am trying to design a universal grinder and this info helps a ton!
@Isaiah-gz4gp
7 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. I have to laugh because I made my first knife after the angle grinder video. I quickly bought a Jet 2x42 and have made several knives since. I'm laughing because tonight I talked to Bret with Esteem grinders to buy a 2x72. What a great guy. Then here comes Walter on queue with my buyers guide. The universe has spoken
@brianfox5209
7 жыл бұрын
ROFL you stole the exact words from my mouth, I to just bought from Brett, he really is a really nice guy, I bought mine about 3 weeks ago and did a lot of google homework, Esteem grinders kept coming up a lot from some of the older fellas on the forums so I looked into them and pulled the trigger, this is was my first 2 x72 so I hoped I made the right choice, I have had zero problems this far, Brett makes his grinders suited to a Bader style and they are super well built and very heavy duty, his machine passes the nickel vibration test easily, the only thing I would have liked to have been a little different was his tool rest which is not a deal breaker by any means... Thanks for another good video Walter, I like your style and dry humor personally keep em coming!!
@Lee_B_Futures
7 жыл бұрын
Great video and info! Wish I had seen it when I was just starting out lol
@RickRabjohn
7 жыл бұрын
This was a good video on the options and features to consider, but a 2 x 72 bench grinder is one of the more easier builds you can do yourself for way-way less. You still would need to purchase some of the parts including the motor and grinding belts but the rest can be fabricated. Thanks for sharing!
@laslo67
7 жыл бұрын
much thanks. a ton of information that was perfect for what I needed.
@ReignForever
Жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner, and there is a belt sander or grinder on sale for 130$(regular price was 269.99) I'm going to buy it because I have nothing to grind with right now besides an angle grinder. I know its not ideal in terms of blade making but I can't afford to spend much more right now.
@NamBui-ot2ox
4 жыл бұрын
how many kw is your motor and how many revolutions per minute
@TheWeirdSide1
5 жыл бұрын
"Show me a knife maker with a clean belt grinder and..." Simple Little Life
@S8tan7
5 жыл бұрын
The Weird Side he has a slight obsession with cleaning though
@brodiestainbrook2607
4 жыл бұрын
That's true
@paulsto6516
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he is kind of the Phil Hartman of knife making.
@salirezakm
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It REALLY helped me make a better choice.
@danielbetoin6270
7 жыл бұрын
And I have made quite a lot of knives with it and it is still like it was on the first day
@allymariachi9230
7 жыл бұрын
bader is just a bad ass machinery,love this grinder though i dont have one,here in Tanzania we dont have these machiners,i build mine and no one knows what it is for,will buy a bader in the future when i have a budget for it
@GastronomicEntity
5 жыл бұрын
The water cooling mist/jet is a great idea.
@utahnick
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I'm going to be the most badass knife maker you never heard of!
@gregmetzler6828
7 жыл бұрын
This is a great guide. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
@64t120r
7 жыл бұрын
I finally tried your sponsors belts, combat Abrasives. I got some of the ceramics. Gotta say, they live up to the hype. If people are looking for a good motor, Baldor and such are good, make sure it's a TEFC, totally enclosed fan cooled. It will work well in a hostile environment for a good long time.
@irhumbled
7 жыл бұрын
64t120r I like their ceramics and J flex belts as well
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
64t120r tefc is good, my main grinder has one. My secondary grinder has an explosion proof motor which is vastly overkill, but will never die.
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
64t120r Baldor, WEG, Leeson, Doerr, GE, Westinghouse, all quality motors. Baldor and Leeson are probably the easiest to find though. regardless of what sort you buy though, it has to be sealed and have a continuous duty. tefc is the most economical choice. For used motors, keep an eye out for washdown duty and explosion proof. You can't kill one of those no matter how hard you try
@64t120r
7 жыл бұрын
Gregory, thanks. Haven't tried them yet. I usually go to Pop's for my belts. They did have the best product for the price. I haven't looked in a while, but I'll be sure to look into Combat since my first experience with them is good.
@64t120r
7 жыл бұрын
I made my grinder and I'm usually the king of overkill, but I'll gladly hand the crown to you for the explosion proof motor. Hahaha.
@TrojanHorse1959
6 жыл бұрын
Very good, well thought out video guide! Thank you!
@boomstickman71
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I recently bought a used grinder, and I don't know if it was manufactured or built. How can I possibly find out what brand it might be, and how to get attachments for it? Thanks.
@MakingStuff
7 жыл бұрын
You can also make one from an old treadmill. That's what I did and it works great.
@ericberg4522
5 жыл бұрын
How'd you do that?
@Bent-rAgE-559
5 жыл бұрын
Yaa how'd you do that
@codygosney976
5 жыл бұрын
Repeat, pics/ video or it didn't happen.
@codygosney976
5 жыл бұрын
I just saw the video on your channel, I take back my comment. Watching it now.
@erikschwabe7577
7 жыл бұрын
This was eksacktly the video I needed. I'm going to buy a new one...
@gregf8167
7 жыл бұрын
another great vid Thanks Walter. Keep on inspiring
@johnmurphy2642
4 жыл бұрын
Any recommendation for a non VFD controlled machine single speed machine? 1700 rpm or 3600 rpm?
@jvmiller1995
7 жыл бұрын
I would like to hear your thoughts on building the DIY machines with treadmill motors. I am just getting into knife making and this is the rout I went just because of the cost. Now advantage I got is I once did metal fabrication so design and welding ws cake. I know not everyone has the skills to make one that works well. Total I have 30 bucks in it and I made it with the arms that can be changed much like you Bader. The motors are brushed motors so they wont last for ever but they are a dime a dozen if you take the time and look. I posted on FB that I needed a used treadmill working or not and in with 3 days I had two. You can also replace the brushes. I was wondering if you ever got the chance to use one and how the power compared. Mine is a 2 3/4 hp rated at 7800 rpm. I placed the drive on a jack shaft and reduced the speed to about 3600 though pulley set up. It seems to be more than powerful enough but I cant compare as its all I know. I doubt it is a true 2.5 hp but with the jack shaft and pulley reduction it does ok. The variable speed is nice as well. Any how I love the video it gives lots of great points. I would like to thank you as if not for you I don't think I would be doing as well as I am for a newbie. Its nice to have someone lay out does and don'ts so I can skip that painful learning curve some what. Keep up the great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@robertkb64
2 жыл бұрын
“And that smaller grinder’s going to sit in the corner collecting dust” Or in my case, have a hinge installed so it flips under the bench and keeps a leather strop installed so I can both finish knives by flipping it up, or keep the kitchen knives sharp like it does most of the time.
@steelandsoul1987
7 жыл бұрын
Very nice, thanks for these kinds of videos! I'm propably going to buy me a better one based on your information, to speed up my work
@kutzbill
7 жыл бұрын
What kind of FPM is the best? I should ask what's the FPM Range you need for a grinder? What HP should be a good grinder? I have my Uncles old hand-cranked forge. It's 3' X 5' and about 1 inch thick cast iron. This is the forge I learned on. I also have a few of the tools he made. He was from Norway. I have a small CNC router, and I am making some pistol grips with it. Bet I could make some great handles and hilts with it. I was an engineer/machinist/toolmaker, for over 42 years, forced to retire from Neuropathy. Thank for sharing your knowledge, it's 11:57PM here but your videos make me want to go out and fire it up, LOL. Smiles!
@arnoldkotlyarevsky383
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. Very helpful as usual! Also, you have a voice for radio.
@ckingclosur
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Walter Maybe you have an answer for my question last year I came across a belt that has spongy back What are they made for and are they better ?? Thanks
@smu1129
7 жыл бұрын
This comes in handy. Thx.
@smartypants5036
6 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Cheers.
@evan_xrv1227
4 жыл бұрын
I’m still using a 1 by 30 belt grinder
@theodorebowers9737
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks great video lots of real good information. 👍👍👍
@RodgerMyers
5 жыл бұрын
Hi , Thanks in advance for any replies . I'm looking to get a belt sander to polish knife bevels . what grit do most use for this ? I've got a Tormek and a slew of fixed angle sharpener but have been thinking of getting a Ken Onion to polish because I have found 6000 grit belts for it . I have not been able to find very fine grit for 1x30 or 2x72 . I've only been able to tree top hair 1 time and it took way too much time . Thanks again
@alanchapman6170
7 жыл бұрын
Would you talk about the mask you have chosen to use? There are lots of options out there.
@jessehannah2989
6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you build your own grinder
@lhonpark7076
Жыл бұрын
What type of Grinding Machine would you recommend for me? I'm planing to switch from stone to belt grinding machine. And I am sharpening curve knives for fighting roaster like in my picture profile. Hope to hear from you soon.
@beerhunter272
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@AlekseyBorisovART
7 жыл бұрын
1st thank you for all your work. I enjoy videos and your knifes. what is specifications on your bader motor. and what is Max rpm on it. what is a maximum rpm motor you can use for 2x72 belts. thank you.
@ArcanePath360
Жыл бұрын
As a Brit, I just want to say how much I envy the US for having access to far superior engineering equipment. What is available in the UK is shite. You get the option of spending £10 on Chineseium or £10,000 on Unobtainium. Those are our options.
@dznm10
6 жыл бұрын
That's a wealth of information! Btw I just subscribed to your channel..Keep your video coming..
@MorganBW53
7 жыл бұрын
Good info sir, thank you.
@randywallis-vd2ez
Жыл бұрын
Walter I really enjoyed this video but I have a question. I am 71 yoa in a wheelchair and only have limited grip in my left hand, y can lay my right hand on one end of a file for balance and some control , I have a small a 1” belt sander and an 8” disc sander that my father had when I was a boy. Do you have any suggestions to help me in starting making knives. I just would like to make some for my brothers, nephews and nieces I don’t have any children. Thanks Randy Wallis
@metaspencer
7 жыл бұрын
Super informative, man. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge on these grinders. Do you have any thoughts on the many DIY grinder builds out there?
@em6132
7 жыл бұрын
So let's talk about that water cooling/misting system... looks amazing, to avoid overheating and ruining heat treat. Where can someone buy one of those water systems? Looks great!
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
EM613 KBC tools Noga minicool I've got one on my milling machine and love it. planning to get a second for the grinder soon
@em6132
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks. I also noticed there is a video on the cooling system, alone, I only saw it later.
@bobbob8229
5 жыл бұрын
Water spray needs to have control over mixture of water to air. Set to high air pressure and low water. Direct spray into belt. Also try just using candle wax rubbed on belt. Works better than you can believe.
@frixux
3 ай бұрын
What brand is this belt grinder
@richardsawford9132
Жыл бұрын
Hi Walter. Very happy I watched this because I was thinking I needed a variable speed grinder. I have a 6”x48” wood sander singe speed and it works fine for my woodworking. I’m setting up a small knife workshop to compliment my wood workshop. Just wondering what speed your grinder run at? Thanks
@Yonatan24
7 жыл бұрын
Matthias Wandel said something about the fact that his older homemade bandsaw uses a completely sealed motor. Wouldn't the be better and would be worth replacing to one like that?
@jvmiller1995
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe if your motor goes out but you don't fix whats not broke.
@Yonatan24
7 жыл бұрын
That's what I meant :)
@MountainFisher
7 жыл бұрын
Water cooled is not an option on most 2x72 grinders Mr. Sorrels. I have a 1x42 and 8" disc that I can use water on because the motor is far enough away so it's not a problem. Not an option for most.
@trainwon5699
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job thanks
@SuperKwame1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@gandolflitke
6 жыл бұрын
I have 2g saved up to get into knife making. What tools would you suggest for a beginner?
@tomherd4179
5 жыл бұрын
Presently building one per D. Comau's plans. Being retired I am trying to build it as "cheap" as possible. I need the 2x72 (or 1x72) belt length for various sanding uses around my garage shop. My question is do you think a 1/2HP single phase would be "good enough", as I have one. I have been looking for greater HP motors (3/4, 1) but all are a little more that I want to spend. Also checking into 3 phase 220v then getting a VFD unit which also add$ up fast. Note: I realize this is a question that no one can answer correctly due to many variables, but if it is useless to use the 1/2hp motor I may as well get your opinion right up front. Thanks, Tom
@harrypehkonen
5 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking the 1" wide belt might make it better for a 1/2 horse motor... but I don't know for sure.
@70gags
3 жыл бұрын
Hi- I am looking for a solution to be able to make grooves on sword blades. Doing it manually by hand, always lands up in irregular grooves. So, what ca you suggest
@sharpen-up
7 жыл бұрын
Great info, cheers!
@ride4life1992
7 жыл бұрын
hey walter can you tell me what size the drive wheel is
@vladsmith4140
7 жыл бұрын
If is not too much ask, but, what is the model that you use Walter?, i need to buy one and is around the model thatd you have. Thanks for all your videos, are great!
@ThatOneOddGuy
3 жыл бұрын
Is 200W a good power rating for a 1" ×30" belt grinder
@markb4106
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video. I know you explained some about variable speed motors but is a VFD necessary? I'm just starting out as a hobby and I plan on building my own sander. Kinda confusing on most build videos I've watched. And how about the RPMs if no VFD is needed.
@triune_blades
6 жыл бұрын
I just recently heard of the AMK grinder. They seem very well made and at a realistic price. Have you heard of them?
@robertsargeant786
6 жыл бұрын
Kuhyuiiu Triune Blades k
@gfrank8058
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. GF1 😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
@eliasdincer640
2 жыл бұрын
cool whip
@Falney
5 жыл бұрын
I just looked up 2x72 belt grinders on Amazon. I think I am going to stick to hand filing for a while :/
@Capthrax1
7 жыл бұрын
I have a kmg clone. 1.5 HP with a three step pulley and a 6 inch drive real. I find that at Max Speed hogging metal it bogs down just slightly and I also got Wertz metalworking surface grinder attachment and I find that it will slow it down if I try to take a cut with a belt that is about half way dull. when I upgrade to a variable speed I will be getting 2 HP as well. a advantage to using pulleys as you can make a buffing attachment and use your motor for your belt grinder as a buffing motor. not quite as rigid as a buffer should be but if space is an issue I was able to Fashion up a buffing attachment for under $100. That includes a 12 inch mandrel that was lathe turned and stepped down on either side for 5/8 buffing wheels.
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
Capthrax1 I've got a bader close myself, also a 1.5hp motor. I've found it'll trip a 15 amp breaker before I can get it to slow down, and that's putting a fair bit of weight on it. That said my next grinder would be a 2hp as well
@Capthrax1
7 жыл бұрын
Geoff Flato I have mine wired for 230. my experience with a 1.5 HP table saw is that it'll trip the braker. ( I also use a spew of curse words as my breaker panel is outside.) I'm also concerned that I'm using the service factor of the motor and reducing it's life span. though I'm sure I'll upgrade to vfd before it dies.
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
My breaker panel is in the basement at the furthest possible place on the property from the grinder.... So I know what it's like. And 240 is definitely the difference. I've had my tablesaw on both and its night and day. If I had a spare 240 circuit left I'd put the grinder on it. Air compressor, lathe, mill, welder, and HT oven take up all of my 240....
@Capthrax1
7 жыл бұрын
Geoff Flato I can't imagine you running multiple machines at once saved for your air compressor. one and a half horsepower motor should pull like 7 amps is what it's rated for so maybe 10 under load for 2:40. if you could deal with it you know you could run it off of a proper sized extension cords. or simply run another plug off the same circuit if that's an option. being able to use all those tools I'm sure you'd have the skill set to do either of those options. it really is so much nicer being able to take it to the limit.
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
Capthrax1 I'd love to be able to do that, apart from how my shop is organized... Two seperate buildings, only one has 220. The grinders are all in the shop without 220... and short of a 100+ foot extension cord, it's not happening. believe me, if I could I would. My big baldor buffer would be nice on 220 as well
@charliesymons1409
7 жыл бұрын
and I'm that one guy who uses pocket83's lathe adaptation for a belt grinder...
@Slyder2828
7 жыл бұрын
Walter, love the channel! Question: When is it necessary to wear a respirator while working in (your) shop? I know some things are poisonous while others are just lung irritants if inhaled. I follow multiple channels (some knife makers, some blacksmiths, etc) and I always wonder what the protocol is. Im sure the adage holds true, "when in doubt..." but maybe you could do a shop safety video sometime. Keep up the great videos! Thank you
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
MagDump28 If you don't have good dust collection and do it anywhere close to full time, always If you do it occasionally, always for rosewood and micarta, and as much as possible for anything else. keep in mind having a beard pretty well makes a respirator useless. I've set my shop up with a dust collector venting straight outside, and a 6" line running to the grinders. Can grind all day with no mask and not breath in a spec of dust. Good dust collection is cost prohibitive for most people though
@Slyder2828
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have also heard some blacksmithing requires it due to poisonous gasses emitted from different processes/techniques; im looking at beginning knifemaking as a hobby and could use as much info as I can.
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
MagDump28 most of that is from platings. Chrome, galvanizing, ect. same issues as with welding. If you stick to new clean steel (or at least anything not plated or covered in paint) you shouldn't have anything to worry about apart from the usual dust and such. Personally when I forge (infrequently, I make a living with stock removal) I never wear a mask. But part of that is probably habit from having done blacksmithing demonstrations at fairs for a while. it might not be necessary all the time, but it never hurts to wear a mask. same with glasses and ear plugs. eyes, ears, and lungs don't grow back. And having a piece of steel removed from your eye isn't fun, ask me how I know
@Slyder2828
7 жыл бұрын
Geoff Flato thanks again, all makes sense and I think i did hear re galvenized metals and their problems.
@WalterSorrellsBlades
7 жыл бұрын
When I first started, it was just a hobby and I didn't worry about it. But as it became more and more of a full time occupation, I realized I was developing a permanent cough from breathing crud when grinding. So I started wearing a respirator 100% of the time when I was grinding (or doing anything else that raised dust). My next space will have much better dust collection, so I'll have to see when I phase that in.
@RGVShooters
7 жыл бұрын
It's like every time I'm trying to figure something out you post a video on it. I'd fashion a tinfoil hat to keep you out of my head if you weren't so helpful!
@billyboblemon207
Жыл бұрын
U da best sir
@martinpettersson4828
4 жыл бұрын
2 inches by 72 inches, Is there any particular reason why they are most used?
@harleyswenson5402
7 жыл бұрын
good video
@jameswalker6810
3 жыл бұрын
So he does not have a vfd?
@justinacevedo7701
7 жыл бұрын
What model bared does he use ?
@shanek6582
7 жыл бұрын
I always wanted a Wilton square wheel grinder but damn that price.
@SharkzyXD
7 жыл бұрын
is it possible to make a decent sword using stock removal? something like a wakisashi. just curious and if so I think it would make a pretty cool video. thanks ahead of time
@geoffflato6065
7 жыл бұрын
Dalton Bland I've done one. It was long before I went full time, and it's still kicking around somewhere. it'll make something as good or better than forged, provided you do it right. The downside is a lot of wasted material to get the curve, and many hours at the grinder. Doable, yes recommended for anyone who has done less than a few hundred knives? no way. The time and abrasives involved are about 5x what you could ever imagine
@problypanikd
7 жыл бұрын
Check out Joey Atliano's channel he does that kinda stuff
@waqarghulam3548
5 жыл бұрын
I want to buy an extremely compact 1 hp belt grinder, any suggestions please
@Codeman785
5 жыл бұрын
Rikon
@DeeegerD
5 жыл бұрын
Lets see - as someone getting into knife sharpening, a bit of knife making and some other uses the 1x30 is a nice inexpensive start. I think Walter dis'd these too much.
@poorrichard2167
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have a 2x72?
@amaroussama
6 жыл бұрын
شكرا
@CertifiedSunset
7 жыл бұрын
Anybody got any recommendations for the $150 range for beginner like me to use for a while until I can scrounge for a better one?
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