Short version - who has a 2" poly contact wheel in stock? Boss Dog has a good price ($46.86) but is out of stock.
Long version -
I bought the plans for the NWG and metal last week. I'm trying to source the rest of my parts. I'm trying to keep costs down as I'm still only a would-be hobbyist (I've ground just a couple on my Craftsman 2 x 42, but it was enough to know that it's fun and I would want a 2x72. Haven't even heat treated and finished anything yet.)
I'm planning on using a "swivel" platen with a 8" contact wheel on the bottom (most likely will purchase the "multi-platen" from Jamie at Polarbearforge.com unless you guys advise against it.)
Now for my current questions –
Who has the 2" poly contact wheel in stock?
Do I even need a 2" contact wheel? Seems to be too big for finger grooves, but too small for grinding blades. Is 3" more useful, or just go with non-contact 2" idler wheel at top of mult-platen.
Any problem using the Polar Bear Forge multi-platen with the NWG? Will it be too heavy, perhaps?
Has anyone tried Chris of Wilmont Grinder's Economy PVC tracking wheel? If he says it's good to go, I'm inclined to believe him but I thought I'd ask.
http://www.wilmontgrinders.com/Pages/BeltGrinderWheels.aspx
Many thanks. Without the information on this forum I probably wouldn't have taken the plunge.
Long version -
I bought the plans for the NWG and metal last week. I'm trying to source the rest of my parts. I'm trying to keep costs down as I'm still only a would-be hobbyist (I've ground just a couple on my Craftsman 2 x 42, but it was enough to know that it's fun and I would want a 2x72. Haven't even heat treated and finished anything yet.)
I'm planning on using a "swivel" platen with a 8" contact wheel on the bottom (most likely will purchase the "multi-platen" from Jamie at Polarbearforge.com unless you guys advise against it.)
Now for my current questions –
Who has the 2" poly contact wheel in stock?
Do I even need a 2" contact wheel? Seems to be too big for finger grooves, but too small for grinding blades. Is 3" more useful, or just go with non-contact 2" idler wheel at top of mult-platen.
Any problem using the Polar Bear Forge multi-platen with the NWG? Will it be too heavy, perhaps?
Has anyone tried Chris of Wilmont Grinder's Economy PVC tracking wheel? If he says it's good to go, I'm inclined to believe him but I thought I'd ask.
http://www.wilmontgrinders.com/Pages/BeltGrinderWheels.aspx
Many thanks. Without the information on this forum I probably wouldn't have taken the plunge.