Grinding out Blades and Scales...

Hello fellow forum members! I've been looking for a grinder that can both grind treated steel and wooden (maybe other material) scales. Last I was looking for one, I asked Bruno, who recommended the Bosch 1274 DVS. As of now, it is no longer produced. I have found the Makita 9903, which seems to be a better option, for what I'm looking for. In your experience, would this be suitable for a beginner who wants to start making blades? I want to use it for grinds, scales, and because it's variable speed, should be able to be used on treated steel, with the right belts. Go forth and give me opinions!!

-StraightRazorRobot

I honestly can't see using a hand sander of any sort for anything to do with razors. Any bench version would be properly suited. For serious metal shaping a large variable speed belt grinder is needed.

If you look at the thread for the meet that was recently at Charlie Lewis place in Texas there was a small grinder there that was remarked to have been quite effective. If I am not mistaken the builder is a member here and it utilized a 6X1 1/2" expansion wheel. It got me thinking. I was thinking more for scale making, because that is in line with my skill set. They were making razors on it at the meet though.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...as-meet-3.html
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Are people using grinders for scales?

with the term grinder I was referring to a belt grinder, like the typical 2x72 but smaller. Not as in bench grinder or angle grinder. I do believe that was also the intent of the OP

A good grinder makes things easier. Belts come in all kinds of grits and materials. 1 grinder many belts is what I am saying. You should do some more reading/research before you decide anything. There are tons of ways to go and the expense goes far beyond the machine itself. Contact wheels also come in many sizes and have duro ratings you will have to consider.

Many thanks for the input, Gents.