Recent content by Luke Hoff USAknifemaker

Ken It is a 3/4HP I apologize, and yes we offer it with no motor or VFD as well https://usaknifemaker.com/knife-dogs-disc-grinder-stand-motor-disc-and-vfd-not-included.html

Ken Yes it is a 3/4h The photos and welds are from an initial build and mock up, not for the product we are actually selling. Just sharing photos from the process of designing. The product as it stands today has been updated in design and the welds are strong and clean.

Here's another new product from our KnifeDogs line. This adjustable Disc grinder comes with a 3/4hp motor and 24D VFD controller. This unit is built in house at USAknifemaker.com https://usaknifemaker.com/knife-dogs-disc-grinder-3-4hp-motor-disc-and-vfd-included.html Couple shop photos...

Currently it can be ordered with a 8" wheel or a flat platen. Are small wheel attachment will work as well on it.

Yes, there are a couple photos in the listing that show it better. There is a plate that attached to the table bracket of the motor that you can attach the VFD to.

New 2"x72" grinder design we are building in house at USAknifemaker.com. The KD4 is built with sturdy 3/8" thick steel plasma cut at our shop. This grinder can be configured for direct drive or set up for pulley drive. Below is handful of photos from the shop build as well as the website...

Finalized cut of the instructional video is now available on Youtube

EvenHeat's TAP controller is the best controller I've seen on the market for heat treating. If you contact them they will sell you a controller directly .

USAknifemaker.com has been working on this kit for the past couple months and we have now officially listed on our site. Tracy (Boss Dog) has spent a lot of time putting this one together. This kit has everything you need to make the knife, as well as a detailed instructional manual in the...

Their AEB-L is hot rolled, but to your point it is pretty clean. I don't think it would be necessary. Especially as you stated on flat grinds. I would consider it however on their CPM alloys.

Its worth considering for the CPM grades they offer. It will save some time and belts getting through rough outer layer. Keep in mind it is not precision ground. Usually when belt ground it will be .010" thicker than the fractional width it is sold at. exp .125" will be roughly .135"-.140"