Multitool Grinder attachment... Please help..

[officerdread]

I found this and cannot find anyone that carries it with the 8" wheel. I went to Tru-Grit and they advertise them but don't carry them........ Anyone with info...?

8" Multitool belt grinder on Sears 8" vari-speed grinder - YouTube

[epd]

I wouldnt get hung up on wheel size for your first blade. The wheel can be swapped and a tension wheel added with little trouble.
That system should serve you well, my grinder is very similar but I have modified it to accept 1" belts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBygjBuHuJ8

[officerdread]

Eric, PM sent to you...

[tiddle]

I actually contacted vansantsupplies about this today. They sel the 8" wheel sperate, so i asked if the 2 x 48 could handle it. I am waiting back for their reply, and can pm you what they tell me.

[officerdread]

Actually just ordered a 2 x 36 from ebay. hope to make a conversion with it. Looks like all that would be needed is a front bracket mod with an 8" wheel and maybe and extention or reduction to accept the proper length belts. Wonder why they stopped making the 8" model..?

[Bruno]

Typically, that would be because not enough people buy them to make it worth their while.
Knifemakers typically use larger diameters.

[officerdread]

Typically, that would be because not enough people buy them to make it worth their while.
Knifemakers typically use larger diameters.

8" wheel isent large enough..?

[Bruno]

I cannot speak for knifemakers as a group, but the couple I know all use a 12" wheel.

[officerdread]

I cannot speak for knifemakers as a group, but the couple I know all use a 12" wheel.

Not going to be using it for knife making. Possibly razors. I have a personal friend who is a knife maker who uses an 8 inch wheel on his KMG. He's been making knives for many years.