[amcardon]

Well, I had a minute to work on this tonight and here is where she stands so far:

Still need a spring, change out a couple bolts and align the puppy and she'll be ready to rock! Oh, and I need to make my flat platen that will go between my 2" wheels on the other platen assembly... I have been lusting after a 2x72 for so long, I am so stinkin' excited I don't have to wait anymore! Oh, and no bagging on my messy garage, I just moved in... 7 months ago...

 

[amcardon]

For those who are interested:

GIB - $260
additional platen - $20
motor & wiring - $240
2" wheel - $44.52 each (x2)
3" wheel - $46.64
4" wheel - $51.35
6" wheel - $72.54
8" wheel - $104.35
drive wheel - $56.18
tracking wheel - $61.48
ceramic for platen - $15.77
tool arms - $9 each (x4)
1/2" tap - $5.00
1/4" tap - $5.00
nuts & bolts - roughly $40

That's roughly where I'm at right now... I'm sure I'm in a little more than that and then add about $250 in belts on top. It's not a small amount, that's for sure...

Oh, and here's the link to the small wheel setup I'm putting together...

 

[amcardon]

I was hoping to have ground some serious steel with this beast as she was built last week but this past monday I cut 2 tendons in my left thumb and had reconstructive surgery this morning and will be in a cast for a while... Booo! Anyway, there have been lots of comments from guys wanting to make knives. I've gotten by with my 1x42 Delta but am so excited to have a powerful 2x72 finally! Worth the wait and the rifle I had to sell to build it.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Tunaboy]

Looks like a beast. Well made to say the least. When I do the math it looks like about $1100. Not cheap but should last for ever. Does the supplier make other types of DIY kits?

 

[EPLC]

I was hoping to have ground some serious steel with this beast as she was built last week but this past monday I cut 2 tendons in my left thumb and had reconstructive surgery this morning and will be in a cast for a while... Booo! Anyway, there have been lots of comments from guys wanting to make knives. I've gotten by with my 1x42 Delta but am so excited to have a powerful 2x72 finally! Worth the wait and the rifle I had to sell to build it.

Thanks for looking.

Ever want to re-think the sharpe objects thing?

 

[amcardon]

Ever want to re-think the sharpe objects thing?

you sound like my wife! and no, not rethinking the sharp objects at all!

Looks like a beast. Well made to say the least. When I do the math it looks like about $1100. Not cheap but should last for ever. Does the supplier make other types of DIY kits?

Not really, he's a knife maker who was able to do these kits for a good price for knifemakers looking for an alternative to the currently offered grinders... Jamie is a really good guy to deal with.

 

[#1 Hogger]

to bad about your hand. That is one nice sharpener though now lets see some finished knives when you get better I am in the mood to buy another (wife just got a new toy got to catch up)

 

[bill2455]

I'm happy with my homemade 2x72, but your setup rocks !! Very nice.

 

[gilliland87]

That is a sweet setup

If you don't mind me asking where did you purchase your drive wheels from?

 

[amcardon]

Everything is hyper-linked above on the price breakdown, should be able to get to just about anything you'd need...

 

[MOA]

I would love to have a grinder like that. I'm still using files after I forge.

 

[amcardon]

I would love to have a grinder like that. I'm still using files after I forge.

I would love to have a forge! Now I just wish this stupid hand would heal so I could get out and put it to work! Probably a blessing in disguise - the messed up hand is keeping me off the grinder and inside studying for finals and national board exams like I should be!

 

[Osceola 41]

after you heal up let me know how it works for you.i'm thinking of going the same route g.i.b