Originally Posted by
Chris L
Very nice, Charlie. I think it's the greatest that this forum is robust with many people willing to share their ideas and experiences rather than keeping them a "trade secret". Randy and I have built the same belt grinders and in talking with each other we co-devised a simple water cooling system. He's implemented his and I have yet to put mine together, but I'll definitely post pics when I get mine done. It's working well for Randy. This was after some experienced bladesmiths (strictly knifemakers) said it couldn't be done (water cooling for abrasive belt grinders) or at the least it wasn't worth the trouble.:D Don't tell a razor guy that something can't be done!:tu
Regarding the water cooling for belt grinders: you guys with the Baders and your variable speeds probably don't have such challenges.
Chris L