My new 2X72 Belt Grinder - Tool Time Tuesday

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  • čas přidán 17. 02. 2020
  • I just received a new 2X72 belt grinder from Black Fox Knife Works. Here is a quick overview. If you are in the market for a 2X72 grinder, you should have a look at this one. More options is a good thing.
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  • @mrstephenporter
    @mrstephenporter Před 4 lety +3

    I've been following the development of this grinder over the years and love it's functionality

  • @zivac1976
    @zivac1976 Před 4 lety +2

    I have one as well and I’m in love with it. It’s absolutely great machine. He really did great job and he really thought about versatility. Well done 👍🏼

  • @damionlowther78
    @damionlowther78 Před 4 lety

    That does look like a very well put together machine. I really like that disc grinder attachment. Thanks for being so up front and real with you "reviews" I look forward to seeing it in use.

  • @barryrizzo2944
    @barryrizzo2944 Před 4 lety

    Cool innovation, was just trying to do tilt table myself on kmg so thank s Jeremy for the ideas

  • @wiley979
    @wiley979 Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful piece of kit!

  • @NuManXplore
    @NuManXplore Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome, awesome!! Looks like a really nice setup, with amazing versatility. I like the way he put the VFD in the base, and that disc grinder attachment is brilliant!! Looking forward to seeing you use it.

  • @troystin1870
    @troystin1870 Před 4 lety +4

    I just bought a 2x48 belt grinder last night. I hav been making knives since I was 11 now I am 13 love your videos been subbed 4 a year

  • @fbiker79
    @fbiker79 Před 4 lety +1

    I think he did awesome with the grinder. Very innovative stuff.
    Thanks for sharing your first impressions.

  • @hainesknives
    @hainesknives Před 4 lety +1

    I definitely need one in my shop!

  • @travishaines
    @travishaines Před 4 lety +1

    Nice! can't wait till i have one.

  • @richardbohlingsr3490
    @richardbohlingsr3490 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice looking grinder and I like you versatile it is. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ed.sol.crafts
    @ed.sol.crafts Před 4 lety

    Fantastic review! Thanks Jeremy!

  • @mikestewartakastewie5685
    @mikestewartakastewie5685 Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve been looking at those pretty hard!!! I like his setup!!

  • @charruauno386
    @charruauno386 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing, the BLACK FOX grinder it is a Rolls- Royce next to my self made one, congratulations to the builder, and to you that you got one freebi, have a nice day.

  • @willey28
    @willey28 Před 4 lety

    Thanks again for another great video. And also for not making us fast forward through a silly sponsor promo for which I could not care less. I have been researching 2x72 grinders for about 6 months now and have actually decided to go with the Black Fox model. I’ll be purchasing one next month.

  • @chrisweller81
    @chrisweller81 Před 4 lety

    ooooo I'm so jealous , beautiful congrats, great video as always

  • @3chiefsknives927
    @3chiefsknives927 Před 4 lety +1

    I have one of his earlier versions and love it. Solid grinder for the price since ur getting a vfd, motor and platen. A lot of the other grinders I was looking at for the same price didn’t come with either a motor or vfd .

  • @ManCrafting
    @ManCrafting Před 4 lety +4

    I absolutely love mine, but I have to say, this has some really nice features.

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety +1

      Right on. 👍

    • @vikp6115
      @vikp6115 Před 4 lety

      And that plastic table won't melt, I would assume for 3k it would have stainless table not plastic all it is it's cutting board , for 3k I would rather get Northridge belt grinder.

  • @danmurphy9304
    @danmurphy9304 Před 4 lety +2

    Those Black Fox grinders are sweet!!

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety

      They also have some stripped down versions that are priced really well for those just getting into it. 👍

  • @WastelandForge
    @WastelandForge Před 4 lety +1

    That's a damn good looking grinder!

  • @geneclifford8662
    @geneclifford8662 Před 4 lety

    Hey there Jeremy, with the black fox grinder you will love the fact that when you go from forward to reverse mode you don't have to change the tracking. Can't wait for you to fire that puppy up. Good luck and have a Great day. Oh and I guess you can go have another cup of coffee.

  • @soycracker
    @soycracker Před 4 lety

    Nice shirt. I am going to check this out. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps Před 4 lety +3

    Oh you savage! Got a like from me with the title alone... I'm a sucker for a 2x72!

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety +2

      Hahaha that's awesome! I actually have your surface grinder video saved to my watch later! 😆👍

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps Před 4 lety +1

      Simple Little Life hey man, that means a lot! Hope you enjoy it. I’ve learned a ton from your channel 🙌

  • @jma5177
    @jma5177 Před 4 lety

    Máquina fantástica

  • @Bujang_haram
    @Bujang_haram Před 4 lety

    wow... so interesting grinder design..

  • @skylord8625
    @skylord8625 Před 3 lety +5

    lol. I thought you said affordable. Unless I missed something, this grinder is on their site for 3500$.

    • @lindboknifeandtool
      @lindboknifeandtool Před 3 lety

      The more he says it’s affordable, the more the price creeps. Do you think this machine is worth $3500? You can get a mini mill for $550 with skoookum metal gears... Can someone justify the price? I can also be making myself out to be a dummy too, let me know if that’s the case.

  • @tylerhogg2241
    @tylerhogg2241 Před 4 lety

    Wow, best machine/attachments out there

  • @671rocksteady
    @671rocksteady Před 4 lety

    I got a black fox grinder in december. The thing is amazing.

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 Před 4 lety

    Funny I actually thought about the disk grinder attachment when I was building my grinder. Also a buffing wheel attachment. I never built them, but definitely would be a game changer.

  • @buckyrauch2953
    @buckyrauch2953 Před 4 lety +1

    That does look like a bad ass grinder. I would love the horizontal feature. I am still a noob at it all. Using an OBM model at the moment.

  • @the_sharp_carpenter
    @the_sharp_carpenter Před 4 lety

    Can't wait to see you tune up some handles on that beauty 😉. In the past year there have been a ton of grinders hitting the market, which, as you said, is only good for the end user. Some of those "top end" grinder companies will probably start to either innovate or lower prices to stay in the game. Looking forward to the disc attachment review, would definitely add that to my setup if it's worth it

  • @1averageamerican
    @1averageamerican Před 4 lety +1

    Back in the day it was cool to have a darlin bolt in your paintball gun. The idea was the light weight made it run faster. Anyway, thanks for sharing the new grinder.

  • @HilkoGuitars
    @HilkoGuitars Před 4 lety

    Looks like a fantastic grinder! Hope they do a 240v version for Europe. Thanks for the great video!
    Greetings from Belgium,
    Hilko

  • @evaderknives
    @evaderknives Před 4 lety +8

    That disc grinder attachment is a gamer changer for sure!!! I was trying to figure out how to make a mount to convert my regular disc grinder & it would be a huge pain... I love my KMG, but having a 2nd grinder with the 2 tool arm spots makes grinding so much better. Pretty impressive grinder, can't wait to see how it works out... Hope all is well, take it easy...

    • @FuzzykidSA
      @FuzzykidSA Před 4 lety

      A few South African grinder companies attach the disc directly to the drive wheel. Requires some more thought into where you locate the grinder to make it accessible.

    • @houbeck8985
      @houbeck8985 Před 3 lety

      @@FuzzykidSA could I get the details of those companies? I'm in SA and looking for a good grinder.

    • @FuzzykidSA
      @FuzzykidSA Před 3 lety

      @@houbeck8985 Herbst have the option on the drive wheel. I thought NW knives did it as well, though it seems they opted for the disc on the side of a contact wheel instead. You should also check out Vormac grinders, they are producing some great stuff locally.

    • @houbeck8985
      @houbeck8985 Před 3 lety

      @@FuzzykidSA awesome, thanks so much for that! The Herbst and Vormac grinders look great - stoked that there are such good local producers (the thought of international shipping fees on all that steel was making me dizzy).

  • @Keith_the_knife_freak
    @Keith_the_knife_freak Před 4 lety

    Nice !!!

  • @toddfuss
    @toddfuss Před 4 lety +5

    It looks like a really great grinder. A bit expensive but if it is worth it... It will also be interesting to see a long term review this time next year. One thing that concerns me is the soft rubbery texture of the knobs. Will they hold up in a grinding dust environment without having the metal dust embedding itself into the surface. I have 2 disc grinders that came with rubberized handles and after a few months, it started to feel like you were holding a sand covered handle and you couldn’t get the dust out of the rubber. Those two grinders are trash now. Anyway, that was the only thing I saw that concerned me. Really great vid Jeremy. If any other companies contact you wanting to give you free tools, please feel free to have them contact me...;-)

  • @dalekidd420
    @dalekidd420 Před 4 lety +2

    Looking forward to see your continuing work with this. I'm a bit concerned about that delrin rest... I would think that repeated scraping of metal tools (ie. bevel guides, etc.) might wear into it. Keep us informed.....

  • @hootenknives153
    @hootenknives153 Před 4 lety

    seems like a nice machine. I'm curious to see how that darlin work rest holds up though

  • @TrojanHorse1959
    @TrojanHorse1959 Před 4 lety +8

    Great video and review, thank you!
    However, the prices on this grinder and others like it... Ouch!

    • @garybower1824
      @garybower1824 Před 4 lety

      Check out Alec Steele. I bought the 2X72 for $1600 and I am really pleased.

  • @jjppres
    @jjppres Před 4 lety +1

    I'm really anxious to hear your thoughts on the 9" disc sander. It's a 1 1/2" tooling arm so it would work on my Reeder Product grinder. I, like you have a seperate disc sander. It would be great to free up some space if it is infact a decent product. I just looked at his website and he appears to have some very interesting products. I just bought a surface grinder a month ago which I just love or I would have looked into that a little more as well. BTW Jeromy I'm really glad you've never lowered yourself to advertising games as many do but giving this guy a shout out may be a helpful boost to many.

  • @sudo_nym
    @sudo_nym Před 4 lety +17

    I like to play Raid: Shadow Legends over Nord VPN while listening to Audible, when making my knives.

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety +1

      Hahahaha! Whatever turns your crank 😆👍

    • @dalekidd420
      @dalekidd420 Před 4 lety

      LMFAO! Nice little jab at Alex. On the other hand, however, he IS making money hand over fist....

    • @sudo_nym
      @sudo_nym Před 4 lety

      I feel kinda mean as Alec is very much inspired me to make my first knife, as did Jeremy and Alex.
      I have learned much from each.

    • @wiseguy9225
      @wiseguy9225 Před 4 lety

      had the idea from brilliant?

  • @Lee_B_Futures
    @Lee_B_Futures Před 4 lety +1

    Pretty neat grinder. Interested in seeing it in use and what you have to say about it then.

  • @TheMultisportGeek
    @TheMultisportGeek Před 4 lety +16

    I’m going to buy a belt grinder if my wife says it’s OK.

  • @vandelftcrafts2958
    @vandelftcrafts2958 Před 4 lety

    So jealeous! I am safing for a belt grinder realy badly want one!

  • @CerradoGoias
    @CerradoGoias Před 3 lety

    No Brasil é complicado é tudo caro e difícil para fazer ... Ficou boa sua máquina.

  • @johnlangrehr
    @johnlangrehr Před 4 lety

    Still love my OBM..

  • @danmurphy9304
    @danmurphy9304 Před 4 lety +3

    Also... if you find that you're just not in love with it, send it my way. ;)

  • @jcknives4162
    @jcknives4162 Před 4 lety +1

    Might have been good to identity motor mfg voltage, phase and hp. No contact information in the description for him. I will look him up. Thanks for the video. Steel and Stelter have a sander for sale from MT too.

    • @thaddeushicks958
      @thaddeushicks958 Před 4 lety

      2HP, 3600 RPM with 5" drive wheel. 3 phase motor. The VFD can take 115 or 130 input for the 220 motor.

  • @jamesmontgomery6343
    @jamesmontgomery6343 Před 4 lety +1

    That's an incredibly well-designed grinder! I just bought mine last year and spent a ton of money (for me) on the motor and VFD. Is there an option to purchase just the frame and integrate my own electronics?

    • @thaddeushicks958
      @thaddeushicks958 Před 4 lety

      Yeah! We base a base option and a DIY bolt together kit!

  • @robertduguay689
    @robertduguay689 Před 4 lety

    I would use old for grinder for wood since vac works great with it. Use new grinder for your metal work👍

  • @benterbieten9540
    @benterbieten9540 Před 2 lety

    Off topic, what kind of dust collection do you use that will handle all the sparks? Everything I have run across is for wood dust only.

  • @magnusdk121
    @magnusdk121 Před 4 lety +1

    I... Might be a little jealous... Just a little.

  • @cuttheloop
    @cuttheloop Před 4 lety +1

    @11:09 could it also be flipped horizontal to the right instead?

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety

      I suppose it could. The reason I went with the left is because it would make changing the belts in the horizontal mode much more difficult. 👍

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 Před 4 lety

    Can you use your small wheel attachments on it? Thanks Jeremy. 👍

  • @damianmcneely7884
    @damianmcneely7884 Před 4 lety

    Hey Jeremy, grinder looks great, probably a bit out of my price range but I have a channel suggestion, what about work-around Wednesdays? Where people send in photos of decent and safe work-arounds which we can all share. I'm a part time bodger so it's hard to justify buying all the gear I want (very little actually needed) so I have to improve and sometimes it works and others are spectacular failures but it would be great to see and share stuff... Like a horizontally angle grinder with a 150mm sanding disc.. Stuff like that.. Anyways, love the channel, keep it up, thanks! Damian

    • @damianmcneely7884
      @damianmcneely7884 Před 4 lety

      Apologies, was typing too fast... improve should be improvise and I meant a horizontally mounted grinder with a sanding disc.

  • @eobie3301
    @eobie3301 Před 3 lety

    Is the VFD waterproof? Confused how a delrin work rest is touted as a feature due to wet grinding, but then the vfd sits under the work rest. I think it was done as a cost saving measure. If rust was a concern, why not aluminum?

  • @reprosser
    @reprosser Před 4 lety

    Is it good to have the VFD permanently mounted so close to the belt?

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety

      Yeah. As long as it’s seal from the dust there would be no issue.

  • @billbaggins
    @billbaggins Před 4 lety

    Nice looking machine but a bit pricey still. Not trying to undercut your mate but Justin from " Good of the land" reviewed a very nice looking grinder a while back, was only about US$500 I think (without motor). Looked like a really good entry level tool for beginners.
    I have an Aus made Radius Master 2x48, also very pricey but really versatile and compact. One day I'll get round to mounting a disc to the non drive end of the motor tho.

  • @Mrbeardo448
    @Mrbeardo448 Před 4 lety

    I'm in the middle of building a Jeremy Schmidt 2x72 grinder, have you noticed any pros and cons between the dc motor vs the AC motor? Either way I go with it I plan on having variable speed. Any input is greatly appreciated. BTW you channel is outstanding 👌

  • @AGC828
    @AGC828 Před 4 lety

    Like to see you do a video demoing this machine sharping kitchen knives. Would like to see it with the disc attachment. Can you put a round whetstone on it?
    I'll never buy one for home use but....I am interested...who knows...maybe in my garage in my next home. :) How mcuh does this machine cost?

  • @cameronmcpeak5183
    @cameronmcpeak5183 Před 4 lety +1

    Oooh ever looked at Vashti grinders? There made in canada!

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety

      I've heard of them but haven't really checked them out.

    • @made_by_jon
      @made_by_jon Před 4 lety

      ​@@SimplelittlelifeLoving the look and features of his new RIFT and SHIFT series grinders.

    • @sudo_nym
      @sudo_nym Před 4 lety

      They’re

    • @cameronmcpeak5183
      @cameronmcpeak5183 Před 4 lety

      Sudo Nym - oof, shots fired

  • @eugenevanbinsbergen6944

    Seeing that you got a new grinder, how about I take your old one off your hands 😜 I will pay for the shipping.

  • @Islandbushcraftwildcamping

    Chatted with him in Portland told him I was from Canada he ask me if I’d bring the grinder to u I said Canada’s big place mate lol also there was couple guy there with the disk arm ideas

  • @jeffreywilke1858
    @jeffreywilke1858 Před 3 lety

    Hey how much time have you gotten to use it so far?

  • @NITEGOD
    @NITEGOD Před 4 lety

    Really nice , myself I can’t justify the price ..as I don’t use one enough

  • @snugglytuna
    @snugglytuna Před 4 lety

    Dayummm! Shots fired!! Haha (this comment was brought to you by Raid Shadow Legends)

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety +1

      Hahaha! 😆 No shots fired, my guns weren’t even out. But I like to look at CZcams as a place to share info, not do anything to make a buck.

    • @snugglytuna
      @snugglytuna Před 4 lety +1

      Haha! To steal a line from the infamous Mr. Feder, “I’m with you!”

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety +1

      I know what you (and Geoff) mean by that....😆👍

  • @SaintBigAl
    @SaintBigAl Před 4 lety

    Hi,just cheched out theyre site,i might of missed it ,could you tell me if the grinder runs on 120 or 220 thanks.keep up the great vids!

  • @SuicideNeil
    @SuicideNeil Před 4 lety +2

    Did anyone else look up the melting point of Delrin, just out of curiosity? Good good... :D

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety

      I think it’s 250°F max operating temp. 👍

    • @SuicideNeil
      @SuicideNeil Před 4 lety

      @@Simplelittlelife Yeah, the idea of a plastic work rest and boiling hot metal did make me nervous, but it turns out Delrin is pretty resilient.

  • @heyimamaker
    @heyimamaker Před 4 lety

    So wait, this wasn't brought to me by Clash of Audible VPN vs Square Space? 😆

  • @tuckerabbott
    @tuckerabbott Před 4 lety

    Does it fit kmg accessories too or not

  • @maknifeandrods7701
    @maknifeandrods7701 Před 4 lety

    Very cool but I will stick to my TW-90

  • @thaddeus9475
    @thaddeus9475 Před 4 lety

    I like the company owners name🤗

  • @aitf99
    @aitf99 Před 4 lety

    Thadius can send me a grinder anytime. Good for you Jeremy..

  • @landin3539
    @landin3539 Před 4 lety

    Brought to you by RAID SHADOW LEGENDS

  • @milobearfrenchie
    @milobearfrenchie Před 4 lety

    So takin a look at his website the setup you have is almost $3000 and he sent you that for free? Nice 👍 , ive been making knives now for 3 years doing well could in no way justify 3 grand on a gucci grinder when mine can make a great knife and mine was around a grand , good video though 👍

  • @TheBroot0999
    @TheBroot0999 Před 4 lety

    Link to the grinder?

  • @cedricathlan9399
    @cedricathlan9399 Před 4 lety

    If this delrin workrest is some true real estate and he got it for free, does it qualifies as free real estate? ;)

  • @paulie3221
    @paulie3221 Před 4 lety

    That is an insane price for a benchtop model

  • @noahwalker8298
    @noahwalker8298 Před 4 lety

    Insta-liked for the "stupid video game" comment followed by the compensatory Canadian "sorry". XD

  • @Sharkstout
    @Sharkstout Před 4 lety

    If I had 3000 I would get it.

  • @jeremylorrimer9475
    @jeremylorrimer9475 Před 4 lety

    Hi Jeremy, I would love a machine like that.... I would just have to sell both kidneys and my liver for it though.

  • @franekrykowski8543
    @franekrykowski8543 Před 4 lety +1

    1st

  • @Zach-ku6eu
    @Zach-ku6eu Před 4 lety +1

    At $3,400 with a plastic rest which cannot be resurfaced to true level, the only thing it's going to do is sit on the shelf. Certainly not on mine.

  • @Zach8264
    @Zach8264 Před 4 lety +2

    Looks almost exactly the same as Jeremy Schmidt's grinder he made on his channel.

  • @waltersmith4743
    @waltersmith4743 Před 3 lety

    what is the price

  • @jojjeja9371
    @jojjeja9371 Před 3 lety +2

    This cant compete on price, 3500$ is to expensive for this grinder.

  • @ShortyzProductionz
    @ShortyzProductionz Před 3 lety

    $3000 seems like it’s on the high end for price.

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 3 lety

      Not compared to what else is out there and how high level this is.

    • @ShortyzProductionz
      @ShortyzProductionz Před 3 lety

      @@Simplelittlelife it looks very nice but I would expect there to be all metal parts on a $3000 machine. I can understand why he would make the table from delrin but once that gets messed up you have to replace it

  • @rotorruss
    @rotorruss Před 4 lety +1

    Dude, 3k?? No wonder people do their own DIY.

  • @JMAAD
    @JMAAD Před 4 lety

    great value @ $3060.00 :-/ ??

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety

      I didn’t say it was cheap. If you know anything about grinders, you will know this is a fair price.

  • @troystin1870
    @troystin1870 Před 4 lety

    Hi can I pls get a shout out

  • @saef55346
    @saef55346 Před 4 lety +1

    expensive

    • @Simplelittlelife
      @Simplelittlelife  Před 4 lety

      Not compared to what else is out there and not when you look at what you’re getting for the money.

  • @stvincents2007
    @stvincents2007 Před 4 lety

    3k ffs 🤦🏿‍♂️🇬🇧🧕🏿