{"product":{"product_id":"B07ZQ6LCK8","title":"Bucktool Combo 2\" x 42\" Belt Sander 6\" Bench Grinder, Knife Sharpener with Large Work Table BG2600 Upgraded Model","price":"275.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oHglqpylL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8"},"comments":[{"body":"I am planning on doing something with these apart from use as a knife so I was happy enough getting them cut out of sheet metal, and I also am not nearly skilled enough to forge them.\r\n\r\nI have done quite a bit of woodworking before this but I'm almost completely knew to working with metals so I have no idea about what tools I should use to put the primary bevel on.  I do know how to sharpen a knife and have the tools for it but not how to do the initial bevels.\r\n\r\nI found [this thing on Amazon and it's within my price range](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_H78WD8GJYV8QZCVB2133)  it's a benchtop belt sander with a grinding wheel that allows angle adjustment which is my main purpose.  It's from buck tools which I've never heard of before so no idea if it's a good brand or not.","subreddit_name":"knifemaking","author":"Alistair_TheAlvarian"},{"body":"If i were you I'd look at a 2x42. I've got a 6x48 and it works fine for what I need but neither it nor a 4x36 are really ideal. Maybe putting too much/uneven pressure on the belt? Could always save up to get a 2x42 bench grinder style, you're halfway there. The more powerful (1/2 hp)ones only seem to come with a disk sander on the opposite side but I've been looking at a 1/3hp one that's got a 6\" grinding or wire wheel opposite and that seems way more useful. Could get a polishing disk or whatever for that side, a little less power but a little more versatile. I've been looking at this one but not ready to commit. Maybe I will when I run out of belts for mine, I'll just order reg belts for it and it can be just for woodworking.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_Vc8HFbVHMZB1E","subreddit_name":"Blacksmith","author":"TiredPoppa"},{"body":"Depends on what you wanna make. If it's mostly knives than I'd go with something else. you can get a 1x30 from harbor freight for $50 and they sell zirconia belts for it that aren't terrible. There are also some decent 2x42 out there that run $150-200 and come with either a disk sander or stone/ wire wheel (I'd go for the latter) in the other side. That being said,  I've got a 6x48 and it works fine for my needs (mostly making tools and stuff)  with the right belts. Red Label and Cubitron belts are available but I mostly just use zirconia cause I'm cheap. aluminum oxide belts are almost worthless for steel. If i get into knives I'll probably get this 2x42\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_Ci5DFbJ0MKJVD","subreddit_name":"Blacksmith","author":"TiredPoppa"},{"body":"My professor recommended a bench grinder with a belt sander attachment. It’s more compact and does the same job. Plus you can have buffing wheels on the other side. [bench grinder with belt sander attachment. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.dmzFb20BTP0W)","subreddit_name":"shoemaking","author":"cycledesign"},{"body":"Haven't used this brand but used similar machines and they do decent work,  better than any 1x30 I've used. Like this one because of the wire wheel/ stone,  most have the sanding disk. Can get a good selection of ceramic belts in this size too\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_ogQyFbS7MYQQD\r\n\r\nalternately, you could always get some metal specific belts for that one, definitely would be better than the aluminum oxide it looks like you've got on there, zirconia belts are definitely a step up","subreddit_name":"Bladesmith","author":"TiredPoppa"},{"body":"I have 2\" by 42\" and love it. https://www.amazon.com/Bucktool-Sander-Grinder-Sharpener-BG2600/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=pd_aw_fbt_img_2/138-3384892-6312527?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B07ZQ6LCK8\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=f875173a-1e6e-47cb-ade0-8232836b19b2\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=SShGd\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=FG5AW\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=e5143995-bc4c-4e22-9b66-79eb4d8ad240\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=MQ096RCKHG9F11HNXYZW\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=MQ096RCKHG9F11HNXYZW","subreddit_name":"knifemaking","author":"chucklespl"},{"body":"Bucktool Combo 2\" x 42\" Belt Sander 6\" Bench Grin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_4AFWV34R3EYHVRBCDH3F?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\n$260 for a 2x42 all you need. No regerts!","subreddit_name":"Bladesmith","author":"Novel_Buy_5454"},{"body":"Bucktool Combo 2\" x 42\" Belt Sander 6\" Bench Grinder, Knife Sharpener with Large Work Table BG2600 Upgraded Model https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TEXVSN7WWF04702PBKWR","subreddit_name":"knifemaking","author":"DullComparison9"},{"body":"Bucktool Combo 2\" x 42\" Belt Sander 6\" Bench Grinder, Knife Sharpener with Large Work Table BG2600 Upgraded Model https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ6LCK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TEXVSN7WWF04702PBKWR","subreddit_name":"knifemaking","author":"DullComparison9"}]}