Sharpening with a belt grinder

[BCROB]

Here’s what I’ve used for about 30 years; https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/sharpening/44884-sander-grinder. It was a lot cheaper back then but I had to put my own motor on it. I used a second hand washing machine motor. It still works great and can get new belts from them too. I use it for hooks, knives, chisels etc. It also has an attachment for doing long planer-type blades.

I had one of those , mounted it horizontally on the bench , built a jig for it and it was my primary knife sharpener in my shop , slow rpm is key to not heating up and lee valley and skookum tools had a great assortment of grits , hair splitting sharp

 

[trophywife]

we have a mini belt sander with exchangeable belts in our boat shed, it was 50 bucks on eBay. does a good job. I will try and find the name/brand of it.

 

[AlK]

I like the "Razor Sharp Edgemaking System". I am not a craftsman, but even I was able to get an edge on my knives that would shave off the hair on my arms. See the you tube video link.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/sear...=ccb285898c76f461dcf725b150882b47&action=view

 

[Califbill]

I have a Worksharp. Does a great job. Is the older one without infinite adjustable angles. Does scissor s, knives, etc. has an angled rest for different tools. At least 3 different grits available. I also have stones, but the Worksharp is so convenient, I use that and a steel pretty much exclusively.

 

[spring time]

I have a work sharp also love it