So... I Got A New 2x72 Belt Grinder | Dust Collection Install | Knife Making Grinder | Work Rest Mod

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hey Thanks for the shout-out buddy!!! It’s a slick little system isn’t it? That grinder looks pretty sweet 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! Man it is pretty handy! I'm liking the NRT machine so far, can't wait to put some real time behind it. Cheers Jeremy

[@RedBeardOps]

Down the road I plan on doing a detailed review of this machine. Let me know what yall would want to see! 🙌 - - Also I started a subreddit for 2x72 belt grinders... I love these machines and figured we 2x72 lovers needed a community page - www.reddit.com/r/2x72BeltGrinders/

[@ronamedee2475]

A word of caution using dust collection on the belt grinder. Let the water bucket catch the sparks first then place dust collection further back on the belt. I have found smoldering chips inside my vacuum after grinding. It could have been bad had I not checked. Nice upgrade.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Ron, I'm only using the dust collection for handles. When grinding steel, it's 100% to the bucket! Cheers man. Have a great weekend!

[@ronamedee2475]

@@RedBeardOps Just trying not to freeze to death !

[@RedBeardOps]

@@ronamedee2475 I'm with you there! Gosh darn

[@backyard.craftsman]

Really love this sander. Your red beard lead me to instant subscription

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers sir!

[@flmoose1]

I'm in the precess of buying a 2x72". After rearresting researching Bader, Northridge, Reeder, Black Fox Knifeworks and Ameribrade, I finally decided on the Black Fox One (BFO). I liked the Northridge and Ameribrade, but I didn't like the horizontal mount for them. IMO the horizontal attachment is an after thought to compete with the BFO. The Grinder was designed with horizontal usage in mind and pivots close to the center of gravity. I also liked that the VFD is integral to the babe base and stays stationary unlike all the other brands. Also Thaddeus is very responsive to emails and answered all my questions. And I pestered the heck out of him. It's still a couple weeks until I get it, but I'll post a video when I do

[@RedBeardOps]

Very good points Mark. The BFO looks like a solid machine! Cheers

[@diego.castg1409]

It doesn't hurt to dream of one day having a sander like that ... congratulations!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Diego, man it's a great machine. I got pretty lucky with one being available locally. Cheers man!

[@thehumblepundit9790]

What an incredible piece of engineering. Wow. Enjoy it, brother!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man. I'm excited to put some hours behind this machine and produce some good content for yall! Cheers

[@_BLANK_BLANK]

Wow. This is the first time I've seen all the features of that thing. I already am pretty jealous of anyone with a 2x72, but man that thing is crazy. I've got a 1x30, 2x42, and a 4x36 but I still don't have the functionality between all three that someone can get out of a 2x72.

[@RedBeardOps]

I was pretty darn impressed with this one too! Grinders have come a long way.

[@wadejensen3301]

That's a sweet grinder mate..... you'll be happy using that!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Wade! More to come on this guy for sure.

[@ZyloXDT]

I also built that bevel jig with the bolt with the stop nut on the angle iron! Helped me out a lot!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! Glad it helped!

[@likeamike]

I'll tell you brother, you really do a great job not only making videos but in the work your doing at hand. Great positive attitude and work ethic.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Joe! Glad you're enjoying them!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Sweet grinder! My Brodbeck should arrive today. I considered this one but the rest on the Brodbeck sold me. Looks like you built a nice one yourself. 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah, can't wait to see it! Brodbeck makes an excellent machine!

[@RainyDayForge]

Your tumbler! Whoa...Mind blown. I know I'm off topic but that's what caught my eye.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, glad you like it sir! Here is the build - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfdiGqQi6yaaaM

[@RainyDayForge]

@@RedBeardOps Nice! Thanks!

[@bucstart]

Excellent video, thanks for putting this together. I am in a grinder search as we speak and have narrowed it down to these 4 --- KMG-TX, Burr King 960 series, Uber Grinder & finally the Ameribrade Mastery Package. I've done a great job of researching myself into a state of confusion, so I am wide open for opinions from you or your viewers. Thanks again!

[@RedBeardOps]

Lots of good machines out there today... if you had a chance to see them in person that would be ideal. I can say I love my NorthRidge machine. It's professional grade for sure.

[@bradymcphail9690]

I too am in the market for a new 2x72. Northridge and Diktator grinders are the 2 that I have narrowed my search down to. I am leaning towards Diktator only because of the price point being slightly less than Northridge and I’m not making any money at this it’s a hobby until I learn a whole lot more about this great craft.

[@RedBeardOps]

Very cool sir. Lots of considerations on buying a 2x72! I'd suggest maybe trying to find some second hand too. Maybe you'll get lucky.

[@sudo_nym]

America! Heck yeah! I loved that! 👍🏻😎 That’s a great looking set up there, James! You have to be happy with that. It’s on my plan to pick up a 2x72 once I have more room, so this video is really useful. Hope you’re doing okay over there, with the snowstorm and power cuts ‘n all. 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

lol, me too! We're making it in the cold out here, still kicking for sure. Glad you enjoyed this one. Can't wait to put some hours behind this guy.

[@ZyloXDT]

I love it when you upload dude gets my weekend off to a good start! Sadly u only upload once every 2 weeks :( but that’s ok I just watch your old videos!

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thanks man! These videos do take some time, I'm trying to keep up with the one video per 2 week pace though. Cheers dude.

[@miguellopez6819]

I love the content you are always providing sr I am starting to make knives and I was able to buy my NRT grinder and I love it and the attention George give is owesome. Congratulations sr and keep up the good work

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Miguel! Glad you're enjoying the videos. I can't wait to put some hours behind this grinder!

[@angrypotato4081]

Looks amazing

[@RedBeardOps]

It's going to be fun to put some hours behind!

[@BearShark44]

Just a weekend knife making hobbyist, early days, maybe do 2 knifes a year, more focused on sanding handle scales. Looking at the new Grizzly 2x42" - it's cheap, small, but could work for my needs and good warranty if problems. Kind of hesitating due to figuring out safe dust collection for g10, carbon fiber, etc.

[@RedBeardOps]

Yeah, dust can be a real problem...

[@younasdar4183]

Awesome intro with educated details ....thank you much SIR GEE

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers!

[@ME-pb2gf]

Congratulations!!! The finest machine available imo.

[@RedBeardOps]

Man, it's nice for sure. Can't wait to put some work in on it!

[@raymondoreilly7569]

Fantastic piece of equipment. Lucky you

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Raymond, I'll put it though it's paces!

[@Stillpoint23]

Nice use of the 1-2-3 blocks :)

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! Lol, got the job done

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow amazing congrats on your new tool / toy for ur shop. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. God Bless.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks a million Jared. I'm excited to put some hours behind this machine and produce some good content for yall! Cheers

[@Anderson-HandForged]

congrats on your new grinder its well made gotta love the tilt table i have a OBM grinder with the 90 degree tilt love it enjoy your new toy

[@RedBeardOps]

It sure does make a difference! Cheers CT!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

@@RedBeardOps i finished my heat treat oven im happy with it not the preetiest but works really good be safe have a good 1 Mark

[@RedBeardOps]

@@Anderson-HandForged Very nice!

[@arturhakobyan6850]

Congrats!!! Enjoy it!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Artur!

[@wolfman75]

Awesome!!!! Very Cool!!!! Thank You For Sharing!!!! 😲👍😎😃

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for watching! Cheers man

[@CarTechTexas]

Very nice machine. I bought the OBM about 6 months ago.

[@RedBeardOps]

Nice 👍! Cheers man

[@MrSoloun]

Grats on the purchase, that looks like an amazing piece of gear. You buy something like that and you know it will last, looking forward to the review down the track.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks MrSoloun! I agree... this is a buy once cry once scenario .

[@maknifeandrods7701]

When I was going to buy a grinder this is the one I wanted. Placed my order and 6 months later they still had not made my order. I asked and got no where. The quality of this grinder is unbelievable but I needed a grinder. So the other one I looked at was TW-90. Just as well made and comes with all the bells and whistles. And have the surface grinder for it. Which I believe red beard got the idea for his DYI one. P.S. at the time your grinder was $3500

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers man, glad to hear you got a solution.

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Great look at that machine. Im currently running a TW-90 but I am looking to add another machine to the bench and I like the way this one functions and the accessories look bomber, thanks for the thorough look at this rig. I REALLY like the reverse feature.

[@RedBeardOps]

I've heard great things about the TW90. I think it may run a different size tooling arm than this one? Something to check out before buying for sure. Cheers man.

[@MakersMovementDIY]

@@RedBeardOps The TW90 runs 1 1/4 square tooling arms. I think that is the same as the Bader and KMG machines and clones but not positive.

[@RedBeardOps]

@@MakersMovementDIY 10-4 these are 1.5 x 1.5. KMG's are also 1.5x1.5

[@danmurphy9304]

Just prior to Brian releasing his Revolution grinder I was thinking about making a Sayber OSG. Mainly due to it being mostly bolted together; I don't have a welder or any of the skills that go with owning one. :) But... his grinder is pretty badass and his message convinced me to support him and buy his plans. That was quite a while ago and I'm still only in the pre-build stage. I've got my VFD and motor, now I need some steel, wheels, and warmer weather in the garage. It was -18 this morning... :(

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah Dan! House makes a hell of a grinder! When I get a bigger shop, I'd love to get my hands on one of those too. Good luck with your build!

[@thebackpackblazer3973]

That is a beauty.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! I agree!

[@henryhenry7170]

I just ordered an Ameribrade. Seems like a great value and I like the stand that they make.

[@RedBeardOps]

Very Cool Henry, let me know how that one works out for you! I just ordered a contact wheel from them.

[@henryhenry7170]

@@RedBeardOps I hope that contact wheel is top notch. I will let you know how my grinder tracks in a couple months! I need to figure out getting or making a glass platen for the Ameribrade. Not sure if there is an industry standard for platens? I'm so new to the 2x72 game!

[@RedBeardOps]

@@henryhenry7170 Yeah it's a certain type of ceramic. I think they use the same stuff on fire places... anyway, I like them, but they are fragile. Be carful with them once installed or you can crack them. I cracked mine with the work rest by accident. Taking it off is a bear too.... Now days I stick with steel... I can always just take it off and surface it if need be. I've seen some platens made from carbide... that seems like an awesome idea to me.

[@henryhenry7170]

@@RedBeardOps Thanks for the pointers. A carbide platen sounds ideal but maybe higher cost. I do want to stay pretty.

[@hootenknives153]

awsome machine you got. I went back and forth between one of those and a broadbeck. I ended up going broadbeck but wasn't an easy decision.

[@RedBeardOps]

Very cool! The broadbeck is a great machine!

[@ClenioBuilder]

Fantastic machine.

[@RedBeardOps]

Yes indeed! Can't wait to put some work behind it!

[@Baldmanblades]

To day I jest got a Brodbeck 2x72 2 horse variable speed tilt table free shipping and with knife talk discount I saved 250 plus whatever the shipping would have been i’ve done my research and for the money this is the best grinder out there in total with a small wheel attachment 2200 that’s crazy 😛

[@RedBeardOps]

Very nice! The Brodbeck is a great looking grinder!

[@armadilloforge]

Nice find. Maybe this week I'll. Be able to get back into the shop! North Texas cold lol

[@RedBeardOps]

Man West Texas is cold too! I can't wait to get back into the shop... really makes the case for getting a good split system in there... maybe one day. Cheers man, stay safe.

[@goot776]

Just ordered an Ameribrade due to the apparent high quality and decent price point. Doesn't have a swank piston for the horizontal mode, though. Us plebs have to rely on our own muscles instead of waiting on our butlers to disengage the catch!

[@RedBeardOps]

lol, glad to hear you got one heading your way. I've heard good things about Ameribrade! Just ordered a 2'' contact wheel form them myself.

[@NRiggiKnives]

Wow!! Congrats- looks awesome!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Nick, this guy is a best. Can't wait to get some hours behind it.

[@griffithshandmade-knives]

That is an amazing grinder. I was looking at this grinder and the Reeder grinder for my second a few years ago...unfortunately both of these companies offer no viable shipping options for Canada. Looking forward to what you put out on that beast man👍👊

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man! I can't wait to put some time behind it. Reeder also makes a heck of a grinder. Maybe BlackFox is your path? Cheers from Texas!

[@enriquedemaria5071]

Excelente Red Beard una buena herramienta para un buen trabajo gracias por compartirlo .like y saludos León México.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it! Cheers from Texas!

[@raymondoreilly7569]

Wish I had one, good luck with it. ☘

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Raymond! I'll put it though it's paces!

[@vbblades2776]

Awesome setup, I love that grinder

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man! I can't wait to put some time behind it!

[@jeffkushen5586]

Man you get all the goodies!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Can't wait to play with it man! I'll put it though it's paces for yall. Cheers dude

[@libertyordeath1287]

Great content. Just received my Housemade grinder today. Can't wait to get her put together. That one looks really nice but I'm guessing it's pricey.

[@RedBeardOps]

Good luck with your grinder build!

[@yax75]

I'm looking at the Revolution 2x72 DYI belt grinder. Mainly cause the price is good and I like DYI stuff.

[@RedBeardOps]

The Revolution for sure is a great machine! Good luck with your build D

[@theflyinggearman3128]

Slick device.

[@RedBeardOps]

Man it sure is!

[@maverick5006]

OK RBO, time for a larger shop...LOL

[@RedBeardOps]

I know right!? One day my friend. Cheers dude

[@waltersmith2214]

yes i like to get the grinder

[@markfulmer67]

Great set up!

[@RedBeardOps]

I think so too!

[@jamesafseth326]

That thing is like looking at a super car! ❤ but it'll be quite awhile before I can afford one like that 😞

[@RedBeardOps]

Man, I never thought I'd have one either. The right deal came around at the right time! Cheers sir! Have a great weekend.

[@leonardoaugustooo]

Hello my friend, how do I buy the plans of the parts and etc of this machine that you built? Thanks in advance for the excellent content. I'm your fan.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hi, I didn't build this machine. If you're looking to build a machine check here - housemade.us/

[@cheffandrewscookingshow1455]

I got the palmgren 2x42 and I use ceramic belts I had to make a jig to increase tension on the belts but other then that it hogs of materiel

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah man, the 2x42 palmgren got me started.

[@irarosen6453]

I’m doing my research for a 2 x 72. Where did you find such a nice used machine? I’d love to find a used one. Cheers

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Ira, man I got lucky and knew a guy. If I were you looking for a second hand machine, I'd be looking here too - www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-knifemaking-supplies-tools.765/

[@Birb_of_Judge]

I hope i can finish building mine soon

[@RedBeardOps]

Good luck with your build! I love a good 2x72... all shapes and sizes

[@Birb_of_Judge]

@@RedBeardOps but it's not exactly going to be 2x72. The only belts i can get where i live are 50mmx2000mm. But if you are interested I'm building the grinder Jeremy Schmidt designed. Had to alter the plans quite a bit to make it work in metric tho

[@RedBeardOps]

@@Birb_of_Judge Very cool! I should of said I love all knife making belt grinders! I started a thread here on blade forms to show off 2x72 girnders.... feel free to post it up there when you're done! www.bladeforums.com/threads/show-off-your-grinder-s-v4-0.1773380/page-3#post-20348392

[@Birb_of_Judge]

@@RedBeardOps or maybe have you considered creating a discord server?

[@ZyloXDT]

Awesome!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tacticalant3841]

@9:58 are you using your grinder to power a tumbler??

[@RedBeardOps]

Sure am! Very handy rig up for stone washing

[@damasydia]

Looked like the VFD was hard to reach when you rotated to horizontal

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Mike, it does put the VFD in a precarious spot. That's probably a win for the Black Fox

[@DB-qt1kh]

Just got hands on a free treadmill, so looking to build my own at the moment.. I've seen the DCKNIVES blog plans - do you know of any free plans that use a gas strut tensioner instead of a spring?

[@RedBeardOps]

Very cool DB! I do not. You may be able to fab something up though looking at others. The KMGs have been using a spring for decades without issues though.

[@astormofwrenches5555]

Good fir you! Use it in good health dude!

[@RedBeardOps]

Man I'm excited to put some time behind it. Will update for sure!

[@joshyingling]

I feel like that rest would get loose from vibration, have you experienced it moving slightly? Or is it pretty rock solid?

[@RedBeardOps]

Man, so far it's been really solid! I'll keep yall updated if anything changes.

[@johnkennedyswenja]

Jealous, but happy for you. Awesome grinder.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks John! Have a great weekend!

[@habsgleich8931]

ok perfekt, a nice one! but I have one question. I have built my 2x72 belt grinder by my own and and I think this small (belt wibbel-wobbeling) is in case of: the wheels are not in perfekt alighment or lineup...they are not 100% parallely to each other. but...your new belt grinder got the same problem, maybe is problem with the belts? greetings from germany

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey man, put a new belt on it and check. When I put a new belt on this guy it's rock solid and straight. I should of shot all that video with a new belt...

[@gean.knives]

Hello from Texas. I've been to Germany, it's a nice country. I also spent some time getting my diy belt grinder to track right. Some suggestions for you: 1. Get a nice long straight edge ruler and check that the wheels are on the same plane. Put the straight edge of the ruler against the outside end of the drive wheel and then see if the ends of the other wheels line up. The tracking wheel has to be adjustable so it doesn't necessarily need to pass this test. 2. Is your idler wheel plate (sometimes called a D plate) homemade or did you buy it? Either way, how thick is it? 1/4" (6mm) stock is not going to work because it'll flex too much to allow good tracking. 3/8" (9.53mm) is better. Also use your straight edge to check that the d plate is nice and flat. Hope this helps

[@bobwhelk2117]

Wondering if you have concerns about dust collection system catching occasional spark from handle grinding?

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Bob, I only use the dust collection system for handles. I'll never use it for steel. For steel I'll have the slag bucket in use. Cheers sir!

[@deviantdesignworks]

What kind of band saw is that one at the beginning of the video? Make/model?

[@RedBeardOps]

That is a Bauer Bandsaw and this is the stand - Bandsaw Stand - (Swag) - amzn.to/2LN9QoE

[@johnd2100]

What kind of shop vacuum are you using for dust collection?

[@RedBeardOps]

Right now I'm using this guy... purchased in 2014 - amzn.to/3kSwkFK

[@johnd2100]

@@RedBeardOps gracias. Good tips, appreciate it…

[@michaeltaylor7939]

Do u have any that sell in or ship to Australia?

[@RedBeardOps]

You'll have to ask them at North Ridge Tool, I'm not sure. www.northridgetool.com/grinders/

[@patrickorton280]

So I got a pet rat like 20 minutes ago but I haven't named it what would you call it J. Keeton

[@RedBeardOps]

Hmmmm.... "Splinter "

[@alyryoorhandcraft2400]

Nice

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@СергейЩербань-э7э]

ОК.

[@ไพศาลขอดประนาม]

👍👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@chinochine4739]

💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@KING-NOMAD]

Hello, tell me who you bought the machine from

[@RedBeardOps]

His name was Satoshi. Pretty smart fellow, but he wouldn't take cash.

[@scmaker8506]

How does this stack up to the TW90?

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey T, I've never had a TW90, but have heard they're excellent machines. It may be biased feedback, but I've heard people say they like the NorthRidge better.... but I'm sure others will say the opposite. I think the TW90 uses "non-standard" tooling arms too (not 1.5x1.5)... I may be wrong about that though.... bottom line... they're both great machines

[@ЧернякНиколай]

Отличный агрегат 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

CHeers!

[@mrsensable]

Just so you know. I subscribed multiple times and keep noticing I get unsubscribed..

[@RedBeardOps]

Interesting! Sorry to hear that... Very odd Thanks for subscribing though!

[@mrsensable]

Is good content

[@Stillpoint23]

Without a long beard, you would have needed a dolly if not a fork lift to move that beastly machine 🏋️‍♀️

[@RedBeardOps]

You are so right! Good points sir!

[@celticdude4686]

At $2300,00. I think i will make my own.

[@RedBeardOps]

Not a bad call sir! Good luck with your build!

[@negrohan]

Most of grinders I saw has a little lateral oscillaton movement, does it interfiere in the grinding of the plunge line?? Congrats terrific tool my red friend!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Carlos, it depends on a lot of things for sure. The quality and age of the belts plays a big part. Getting the plunges right takes practice and knowledge of your equipment.

[@willbutts3126]

I love your set up and the custom made pedestal stand is amazing. Could you provide some basic dimensions of your pedestal?

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man. My pedestal is about 32” tall. It has a 1/2” plate on the bottom.

[@evaderknives]

What are you doing with the other grinder? Having 2 setup is a luxury, but every once in awhile you find yourself with both running, going back & forth from horizontal to vertical. Reverse is also amazing for sharpening on the belt, you don't worry about the knife hitting your gut(use the back of the top wheel). Hope all is well, take it easy.

[@RedBeardOps]

Man, I ended up selling the other one locally. Not much room in my shop! One of these days I may get a second one set up.

[@evaderknives]

@@RedBeardOps Yeah, I was wondering. It's not needed. My KMG does tilt, so I bought the 2nd. Look up reeder grinder sharpening jig, you might wanna make one. I know you like making these tools. I just ended up buying one.

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

@@RedBeardOps Aww man, I was about to ask the same question because I need a 2x72 in the shop, yours would've been perfect LOL