This is hilarious, I was just going through your old videos looking for the big choppers you used to make. I just forged my first kukri and it reminded me of those knives the Excalibur . I was just thinking I miss your videos and here we go, you made one yesterday :). I remember back when everyone was all about chunky grinds and you were trying to grind as lean as possible. And I also remember using your advise on grinding when I made my first knife back then. You have come very far from when I used to watch your vids in high school circa ~2011. Not that I ever stopped following along on Instagram and stuff!
That's exciting. I hope you make a follow up video when you have a 2x72 belt on it. This is looking exciting for the small machine shop project I'm working on.
I have been waiting for these to come back in stock. I have been using a Palmgren / Norse / Dayton / Craftsmen 2x42 that is popular on Amazon to make knives currently. It takes some working with it, and requires paying attention and not overheating anything, but it works.. I don't have a ton of "shop space" as I am just in my basement, and I don't have a ton of money either, so this will be perfect for what I need to do. I churn out maybe 2 - 5 knives a month (5 on a "busy" knife month lol), so this will be above and beyond for my needs. I watched other videos and as long as you aren't hogging off steel and putting massive amounts of pressure on it, as well as you replace the platen backing like I would do with ceramic glass or something, I believe these will work out just fine for many people!
I've been putting together my knife shop. I was extremely impressed with this unit. I think it's going to be perfect for sharpening and light-medium duty handle scale work.
Did you try to grind steel with it yet? Is it not powerful enough for it since you said light-medium duty handle scale work? I cant wait to customize this and give it a go, but like you said, i might keep it just for sharpening and some light easy work that doesnt need lot of water cooling like i use for my gridnding…
@@gavkoo A lot of folks use terms like "light-medium duty" or "beginner" because it's not $3,500 like a 2x72. lol I have this grinder, and if a person can't sort a way to make knives with it, a 2x72 would be a waste of their money. This machine needs very little modification to be a solid knife grinder IMHO.
@@gavkoo I have not yet tried to profile any blanks out or anything. Just sharpened some kitchen knives on it. Performed very well. I’m sure it would profile OK. But I have a grizzly 2x72 that I plan on using for profiling. My philosophy is the right tool for the right job. I don’t want to beat the machine into the ground. Either way, this is a huge step up when comparing it to the cheapo 1x30s. Opens up a lot more capability at a good price.
@@SugarMapleForgei would definitely try to reach out to grizzly, i heard their customer support/service is great. I cant stop mine and it tracks decent, so im guessing you have something wrong with yours.
Length of the belt doesnt make it any harder or easier on the motor. Its a loop that goes continuously so the length has no affect. Width would have an affect. I did it yesterday real quick and teated it and it actually has surprisingly lot of power and torque. This can definitely make a knife easily… only question will be longevity
This is hilarious, I was just going through your old videos looking for the big choppers you used to make. I just forged my first kukri and it reminded me of those knives the Excalibur . I was just thinking I miss your videos and here we go, you made one yesterday :). I remember back when everyone was all about chunky grinds and you were trying to grind as lean as possible. And I also remember using your advise on grinding when I made my first knife back then. You have come very far from when I used to watch your vids in high school circa ~2011. Not that I ever stopped following along on Instagram and stuff!
That's exciting. I hope you make a follow up video when you have a 2x72 belt on it. This is looking exciting for the small machine shop project I'm working on.
Last i heard your voice was 10 years ago. Nice to watch you again bro!
I have been waiting for these to come back in stock. I have been using a Palmgren / Norse / Dayton / Craftsmen 2x42 that is popular on Amazon to make knives currently. It takes some working with it, and requires paying attention and not overheating anything, but it works.. I don't have a ton of "shop space" as I am just in my basement, and I don't have a ton of money either, so this will be perfect for what I need to do. I churn out maybe 2 - 5 knives a month (5 on a "busy" knife month lol), so this will be above and beyond for my needs. I watched other videos and as long as you aren't hogging off steel and putting massive amounts of pressure on it, as well as you replace the platen backing like I would do with ceramic glass or something, I believe these will work out just fine for many people!
Please do videos on the upgrades!!
Sweet little thing 👍
I've been putting together my knife shop. I was extremely impressed with this unit. I think it's going to be perfect for sharpening and light-medium duty handle scale work.
Did you try to grind steel with it yet? Is it not powerful enough for it since you said light-medium duty handle scale work?
I cant wait to customize this and give it a go, but like you said, i might keep it just for sharpening and some light easy work that doesnt need lot of water cooling like i use for my gridnding…
@@gavkoo A lot of folks use terms like "light-medium duty" or "beginner" because it's not $3,500 like a 2x72. lol I have this grinder, and if a person can't sort a way to make knives with it, a 2x72 would be a waste of their money. This machine needs very little modification to be a solid knife grinder IMHO.
@@gavkoo I have not yet tried to profile any blanks out or anything. Just sharpened some kitchen knives on it. Performed very well. I’m sure it would profile OK. But I have a grizzly 2x72 that I plan on using for profiling. My philosophy is the right tool for the right job. I don’t want to beat the machine into the ground. Either way, this is a huge step up when comparing it to the cheapo 1x30s. Opens up a lot more capability at a good price.
@@gavkoomine has no power. I can stop it easier than my 1x30 grinder. It also won't track well at all
@@SugarMapleForgei would definitely try to reach out to grizzly, i heard their customer support/service is great. I cant stop mine and it tracks decent, so im guessing you have something wrong with yours.
good to see you again ,its been awhile
It’s not a northridge but potentially has promise for some applications. Using mine for leather sanding do far. The value is hard to beat.
I just bought the OG grizzly but saw this later, and yelled in my shop for a while.
A fucking VFD for $300?? Tilts??? Crikey!!!!
I bought the same one you had from 15 years ago. When I got it it REALLY reminded me of you.
Sure you can extend the platten to 72" lenght belts but the motor is to weak to drive it.
Length of the belt doesnt make it any harder or easier on the motor. Its a loop that goes continuously so the length has no affect. Width would have an affect. I did it yesterday real quick and teated it and it actually has surprisingly lot of power and torque. This can definitely make a knife easily… only question will be longevity
Don't grind yourself! :D
A gavko video? Ooooo