A question for the knife makers. Which belt grinder?

[Shabz]

Can anyone recommend a 2x72 belt grinder? Preferably made in the uk?
I’ve found these two,

2x72" Belt Grinder — Gundog Forge

10mm Steel Construction For 2x72” (50x1830mm) belts 6061 CNC Machined Aluminium Wheels 2HP Motor Adjustable, removable platen face Tilting D-Plate Made in the UK This grinder can be supplied with a 2HP single-phase motor which will run at a fixed speed, offering a versatile 3600

www.gundogforge.co.uk

And this one,

2×72 Belt grinder drive wheels - UKTools

Belt Grinder wheel set knife grinder 4" Drive-24 mm Condition is New.

uktools.tools

Anyone know of any alternatives? Budget up to about £700?

Thanks.

 

[Triffid]

I don't know whether Downland Engineering are still going, but they might be worth a look.

Machines from Downland

Watchcase re-manufacturing, Lapping and Polishing, Crankshaft Polishing, Belt Grinders, Diamond Wire Saw's, Bespoke Machinery

downlandengineeringservices.com

Triffid

 

[delta wolf]

Take a look at mp custom blades, not sure on the price but great products.

 

[zambezi]

For the intrepid: build your own.

Jer Schmidt is a wood and steel fabricator par excellence.

Watch his build and consider buying his plans...

Metric Plans Gen 2 Tilting Belt Grinder - Etsy

This Patterns & Blueprints item by Jerswoodshop has 764 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on Aug 11, 2024

www.etsy.com

 

[Eric the Red]

I use a Robert Sorby linisher - excellent tool