{"title":"2x72 Belt Grinders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy a 2x72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk knife makers and fabricators and most will tell you to skip the small grinders and go straight to a 2x72. The 2 in. x 72 in. belt is the standard size, so belts are easy to find in every grit and abrasive, and the machines take a wide range of wheels, platens and attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFixed speed or variable speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fixed-speed grinder runs fast, which is great for stock removal. Variable speed (usually through a VFD) lets you slow down for finishing, heat-sensitive steel and polishing. If you do fine work on knives or tools, variable speed is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContact wheel and platen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contact wheel diameter sets the hollow grind radius. 8 in. and 10 in. wheels are common for knives. A flat platen gives you flat grinds and squaring. Small-wheel attachments and slack-belt work round out what one machine can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany 1.5 HP grinders run on 120V; larger motors and VFD setups may want 240V. Plan on a solid pedestal or bench and dust collection: grinding swarf gets everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBelts are a running cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic belts cut fastest and last longest on steel. Keep a range of grits on hand. Each listing shows what's included and what you'll need to add.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burr-king-960-272-2x72-two-wheel-belt-grinder","title":"Burr King 960-272 2x72 Two-Wheel Belt Grinder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 960-272 is Burr King's two-wheel 2x72 grinder with an 8 in. contact wheel and a flat platen, on a 1.5 HP 120V motor. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the fixed-speed model. If you do a lot of finishing on heat-treated blades, look at a variable-speed grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burr King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54641435738396,"sku":"99330","price":3005.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2247\/7596\/files\/sms-burr-king-960-272-grinder.jpg?v=1790970481"}],"url":"https:\/\/shopmadesupply.com\/collections\/grinding.oembed","provider":"Shop Made Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}