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

I purchased this grinder specifically for low-speed metal grinding and sharpening, and it has been a clear upgrade from my previous belt sander that was designed for woodworking and ran at 3450 RPM. The slower speed gives me much better control and significantly reduces heat buildup when sharpening metal. One feature I really appreciate is the belt tension relief handle. Belt changes are quick and effortless compared to my old setup, which makes switching grits far less frustrating. Another important improvement is the electrical quality. My previous unit would occasionally give me a mild shock, likely due to poor motor winding insulation. I have not experienced anything like that with this grinder, which gives me much more confidence and peace of mind while using it. Best of all, this package includes a hefty built angle guide for knife sharpening which is paramount for a sharp blade. I always modify these guides (with a rotary tool cut-off wheel and metal burr bits) so that knives with larger bevels can easily be sharpened. (Images Attached if you would like to copy the modification) Please note that the modification I make is a personal preference only and the package will work well for you on most knives without making any modifications. Overall, this has been a solid, well-designed machine for metal work and sharpening, and it performs exactly as I hoped. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to sharpen knives with a 1x30 belt grinder.

Excellent product, great for sharpening knives and tools. Easy to use and change belts.

Finally set this up after a few weeks and was pleasantly surprised. The build was decent and overall looked like they put some thought into it. I wanted a slower belt sander than my previous on that died , I use it for sharpening so the slower belt speed doesn't heat up the steel as fast. Nice touches are the belt cover is easy to open and the tensioner is very convenient making changing belts quick and easy. I haven't used it much yet but don't see any reason why it isn't up to the task. While it's not a top of the line sander for major production it certainly fills the gap for lower use or specialized uses in a shop or for the layman. Now I'm interested in other products from Bucktool.

Also have another older bucktool 4" sander which is very nice. Bucktools machines do run / sound a bit "rough" though probably not the right word. This 1x30 slow speed / 6 grinder seems to be perfect for sharpening knifes. Added one of the more expensive angle gauges to it and works like a charm. It does sometimes bog down upon start up after it hasn't been used for a few days. Not sure of issue. Belts aren't too tight ... seems to be inherent to the motor / controller mechanism??? But otherwise, love it.

This is a great machine and all you really need if you want to seriously sharpen. It’s so good you’ll want another!! So easy to change belts so make sure you have an assortment on hand!! The vacuum port actually works as it should!! Who knew!!??

Excellent tool for sharpening

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.

I bought the low speed 1x30 sanding combo for sharpening knives. I have only used it on one streak knife so far, but it was impressive. I put a 400 grit paper on it as well as a leather strop wheel on the grinder side. It cut paper like the U-tube videos after about a minute no problem. My father was a tool and die maker and he told me when I was growing up to not let the metal get too hot, and this unit does that without any problems.

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.

Great for sharpening knives.

Super de pouvoir changer les bandes rapidement et d'avoir la sortir en arrière pour la balayeuse

The fact this sander operates at 1750 rpm as opposed to 34-3500 rpm is a real benefit for several applications. I really like the belt tensioning system as well as ease with which belts can be changed. I bought this unit for knife sharpening.