New grinder day! The PRO v2 belt grinder from Claryx Metal Works

[@Simplelittlelife]

Looks awesome Craig! I’m jealous now 😆👍

[@Simplelittlelife]

JK, I’m happy for you buddy! 👍

[@bucstart]

Just ran across this post and was really impressed with both your presentation and the overall features and apparent quality of this machine. Do you still have it, and if so, what do you think of it now 3 years later? Thanks.

[@Florian-Florian]

Do you still recommend the grinder after using it for a year?

[@brodiedonnelly6192]

Lucky !!! Wish I had one. You have inspired me too start making knives . I never thought it was possible Till now ,keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@studiobladecustomknives]

I've got one, superb build quality!

[@wadeinaustralia4009]

Nice piece of gear there , They have some good ideas like the vfd being moved away and having the electric socket on the base. Cheers

[@grimmner]

Been interested in blacksmithing and knifemaking for a long time, been doing some work with basic handtools but would really want to get some real quality tools and grinder is on top of my list. Found this model today and its the first one ive seen thats made in europe and that is good news for me living in sweden. Think the price for this with motor and the essentials for me as a beginner is about 1500Euros and sure its still a good amount of money but that will probobly still be cheaper then buying only a frame from USA and then have to find a motor and stuff. I will surely try to save up some money or this. Great video it basicly talked me into getting this.

[@max88nielsen]

Very informative. Thanks. Could you specify what exactly is included and what is needed to be ordered separately. And are you still pleased with the machine ? Kind regards from Denmark.

[@InvisibleJiuJitsu]

is there an attachment for it so you can slack grind without a platen behind it?

[@forgeworks3176]

yeah i got three and they are amazing pretty damn amazing and the awesome thing is that they are in EU so no huge shipping costs

[@АлександрВасильев-ц9ъ]

Самый лучший гриндер который я видел. 👍👍👍

[@aeiouy80]

Hello Craig, seems an absolutely awesome tool and I have a question for you: does it run in both ways or just in one direction? Thank you in advance for your time. :)

[@psiloben]

Nice! Congrats on the new machine and sponsor for the podcast! Is there any indication or marking for getting the work rest back into “standard” position? (90° perpendicular to the flat platen)

[@ChopKnives]

There isn’t but it is something I have spoken to them about. Wouldn’t be surprised to see this updated.

[@psiloben]

Chop Knives right on! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and doing Knife Talk! 👍🏻🙏

[@LoganSumrell]

Nicely done sir. But look at those hands.

[@DarrylHebbes]

Hi Craig, What are your thoughts on the grinder resting it’s entire body on the tiny swivel at the base, I don’t see how that would be stable with a big guy like me leaning in on a heavy grind. I always assume a machine needs to be heavy and bolted to the floor. Seems chintzy.

[@ChopKnives]

Darryl Hebbes I didn’t show it too well but once it’s locked into position it’s solid. There are bolt heads to sit on as well as the main slackening mechanism.

[@nicolaasporter3215]

Bad ass machine. You mentioned electrical can be fitted per region. Does that mean they have a version for 240v in North America? If so, will the knife talk discount only apply to the EU or for other regions as well?

[@ChopKnives]

Yup, they can get you squared away. Promo code works too - drop them an email

[@st.justinsballistica]

Looks reasonably priced also. Too bad there’s no US market for it :(

[@ChopKnives]

St. Justin's Ballistica there is! They ship to the US at reasonable prices, just drop them an email.

[@st.justinsballistica]

Good to know, I think I misinterpreted what I read in their FAQ.