Grizzly 2 x 42 Belt Grinder. ONE YEAR REVIEW!

[@Little_River_Forge]

I saved for 2 years to get my ameribrade, and I swear I couldn’t live without it.

[@OGfrenchyfan-]

Great review!

[@agentcovert]

Definitely a hobbyist level machine that's way better then a 1x30 machine..considering a 2x48 inch belt fits on it and a 8 inch contact wheel can be made to fit the machine at a low entry price point compared to the avg 2x72 belt grinder price..I think of the machine as a great stepping stone to fund a 1.5 to 2 hp 2x72 belt grinder and if still functional, used for handle and sheath work..the 3/4 hp motor is a bit underpowered overall when compared to an industrial machine like a 2x72 belt grinder..really want 1hp per 1inch of belt width..but then your getting into a 240v setup vs the Grizzly 120v setup.. trade offs and balances that only you can decide which is right for your purpose..

[@Rcknives]

Wow cant believe its been a year since you purchased the grinder! Id love to get one for myself because my 2x48 is not the best for knife making and I cant tilt it horizontally which sucks because it would make finishing the spine a lot easier. Unfortunately no one stocks these machines in my country.

[@scablandsbushcraft6698]

I got one shortly after Frenchie got his. No problems with the motor yet almost a year later but I baby it and dont use it very often. According to the Grizzly website they've since updated the motor. I plan on upgrading to a 2x72 eventually but this machine has worked well in the interim especially since I bought mine on sale.

[@TheOGfrenchy]

@@scablandsbushcraft6698 well said! And well played!!! I think it’s almost necessary to “baby” it at least a little! Thanks for watching and sharing!!! Good luck to you brother! 👊

[@MJFacas]

When you are ready for an upgrade look at the HouseMade Revolution 2x72 build kit. All in it looks to be running about $1,300. I built one even thought I already had a KMG. It was a fun project and is handy to have a second belt grinder.

[@TheOGfrenchy]

@@MJFacas 1300 is a pretty good price does that include the motor and VFD!?

[@MJFacas]

@@TheOGfrenchy Yes, There kit is under $1100, I got a 2HP motor on Amazon which is about $165 and the VFD is about $80. Housemade runs specials pretty oftern including the grinders. When I got my kit they were offering the tilt table for free.

[@TheOGfrenchy]

@ thanks for the info. It’s definitely something I’m going to consider.

[@jackladouceur9193]

Oh heck’s yeah!

[@TheOGfrenchy]

@@jackladouceur9193 thanks brother! And thanks for hanging this weekend! Had fun! 👊

[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

I'm going to get one of these in the next couple months, I'll let you know if they've fixed the problems with it

[@TheOGfrenchy]

@@Duckrabbit_Forging yes for sure!!!

[@TBWblades]

Solid machine! The mods you did are top notch. I think it's a solid choice for someone with limited space and funds. Too bad the motors suck. I was lucky enough to find someone with a house made grinder kit for sale that would take payments.

[@ToviahEzekielLevitan]

What is the name of the contact wheel and arm I see it says JV but I can't find it

[@juanboyd2895]

I received my Grizzly Belt Grinder 2x 42 a week ago , came with an issue, the tool rest goes in the platen assembly rest and the the platen assembly goes in the tool rest in other words the factory made it reverse , it works but not ideal , contacted support waiting for explanation

[@TheOGfrenchy]

@@juanboyd2895 do you mean they shipped it out with the work rest in the top slot and the platen in the bottom!? Or did they assemble each on the wrong tooling arm!? The tool rest arm has a slight bend towards the end! WEIRD! Either way!

[@juanboyd2895]

@@TheOGfrenchy yes work rest in the top slot of platen in the bottom , it works except for the tool rest , i can fix it but have to go through a problem that shouldnt any recommendations i can show pics

[@TheOGfrenchy]

@ wow! Yeah that stinks! You should definitely not have to mess with that straight out of the box… luckily it shouldn’t be to hard for you to switch it around! Hope everything else goes smooth!

[@ToviahEzekielLevitan]

That's just how it arrives when it shifts After you get it you switch the places of the contact platen and the tool rest It is shipped like that so it is more compact for shipping