Thread: Added a flat platen to home made grinder

Originally Posted by Undream

Zero vibration issues. I could NOT find 1.5 x 1.5 solid steel bar anywhere.. this was all I could find. Originally I was worried, and assumed it would only be temporary until I found some solid, but, after a bit of use, you'd never know it was tubular / had holes in it

I'm debating now whether or not to build a tool rest...the grinder has another 1.5x1.5 mount for another tooling arm. I think I can get by without....but.. I dunno, its tempting

Hi Undream
I'm pleasantly surprised, I figured it would vibrate, particularly with the extra tooling. Live and learn. I have only ground one razor, and I found the tool rest on mine was worthless. The razor was curved up into the tail part, so the tool rest wouldn't work when I ground the blade. A good excuse to practice my free hand grinding skills. It came out ok - not perfect, but a good first attempt. There was a post a while back about a grinding holder for the blade that worked in conjuction with the tool rest. Wouldn't be much help if you have a curved spine, however. I'll stick with free hand, I think.