BUCKTOOL Low Speed Belt Grinder Combo for Metal,1x30" Belt,6" Grinder,2.1A

Muy bueno

We run a knife sharpening business in North Vancouver, BC. called Cove Blades. We also provide training on how to sharpen on 1x30 machines and how to set up your sharpening business. After trying numerous other machines over several years and even building some up from sewing machine assemblies, I can safely say this machine is by far the best out of the box 1x30 machine for sharpening knives and scissors. 1 - It's low speed, perfect for sharpening, and for learning, other high speed ~3600 rpm machines will burn blades quickly if you are not paying attention, not great for training. 2 - It's well built, very little vibration and feels rugged 3 - Dust collection, port at the back of the machine, not the side 4 - Angle Guides, it will take almost any standard angle guide with little or no mods 5 - Reliable, never had an issue Nearly all of our students have one, highly recommended, and no, we are not affiliated at the time of writing this review.

I initially purchased a similar 1"x30" belt/6" wheel grinder from Harbor Freight for 1/3 the price and I got just what I paid for - garbage. Parts did not fit and it about vibrated off my bench. I returned it. I purchased this Buck Tool version and I couldn't be more impressed. My purpose is knife blade shaping/sharpening and this machine is perfect for that purpose. The slower speed doesn't unduly heat the blade. The Angle Guide from Tamrod slips over the belt limit plate and give you precise angles from 10º to 45º. It runs smoothly and quietly with sufficient power. Belts run true and change is fast and easy. And I didn't need a second mortgage to buy it. For my purpose it's the best one on Amazon. 1 yr later: Runs perfectly. No vibration. Robust construction, ample power. All parts available for replacement (imagine that); not a throw-away tool. For knife making, sharpening, tool shaping/sharpening/fabrication/polishing it's the cat's meow.

It was relatively easy to assemble and the 120 grit is good for scuffing up golf shafts to prep for use. The Allen wrench holders are really stiff but if you slide them in from the front they work. I couldn't snap them in. As far as longevity goes, I expect it to last a long time.

well built with accurate tracking and easy belt changes. At the current price this is a good investment on my knife sharpening business