On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 06:09:59 GMT, "Michael Billings"
calmly ranted:

I'm looking at buying a bench grinder at this point more for fixing and
sharpening blades for hand tools. I keep hearing about either slower
spinning wheels or variable speed versions. Right now I can get a good deal
on a delta variable speed or a General international which is only one speed
(slow). They are both 6" models. Any opinion on a good choice? Perhaps
theres a better option.

Yes, a 1" belt sander is not as hard on the irons as a grinder.
When I have to remove a chip, I'll sand past it with 120 grit.
Then I take out my 600 grit diamond stone and clean it up, finishing
the polishing with Scary Sharp(tm) paper in finer grits. (1000,1500)


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