Bucktool Combo 2" x 42" Belt Sander 6" Bench Grinder, Knife Sharpener with Large Work Table BG2600 Upgraded Model

This BuckTool 2x42 belt sander is fast becoming my favorite tool in the shop. It has plenty of power and versatility for my knife-sharpening business. The BuckTool 2x42 with its variable speed is perfect for controlling heat buildup on knife blades when performing repairs, thinning, or sharpening. I like the small footprint it requires. Due to the limited space I have to work in, it is ideal. This machine performs all the same functions as machines offered by other companies at 3x the cost. Plus, the savings from buying 2x42 belts compared to 48" or 72" is dramatic. I'm very pleased with this purchase, as well as the many other BuckTool pieces of equipment I own.

The buck tool grinder is amazing! It has a strong motor and runs perfectly.

I was leery buying this because of some reviews, specially concerning customer support but took a chance and im very happy with it. Its a dream for grinding knife blades and really helped me get shiney straight blades and it really moves material nicely.I gave it 4 stars because the light is pretty chinzy and battery operated, i didnt even attach it, just used a different light instead. Also the design is poor where the handle to slack the belt for removal is in the way if you want to slack grind on the top half of the belt. They could of moved that an inch back and it would of been out of the way but didnt. I suggest using ceramic belts as the cheaper red type belts tend to cause a high spot where it connects so knife blades tends to bounce and chatter. It comes with 2 ceramic belts tho. Set up was easy, for the money im very happy with it and it took my knife making to the next level.

As I had hoped, it was all I expected it to be when I unpacked the contents finding it nicely made and finished. It came with extra belts, a nice brass wire wheel and tools for assembly and adjustment. Motor ran smoothly and fairly quietly, exhibiting a good amount of power and performance. The belts tracked easily and were a pleasure to change out, which is a really great feature. While I am not a knife maker, I mainly use it to sharpen knives and tools with a more than satisfactory degree of professional like sharpness! I ordered a varied selection of belts for it and am honing my skills with practice and sharpening knives from my family and friends. The price was right and a $100 discount for getting the Amazon store card was the icing on the cake! A great addition to my small and crowded shop!

The product is a good value for the money and works just as it should right out of the box, if you have read some of the other reviews about this product that mention having to make modifications and fabricating your own parts, I would say that it isn't needed. The backing plate for the belt appears to have been upgraded to a beefed up version that is more than sturdy enough even when applying a good amount of pressure, after about 10 minutes of use the motor is warm but not burning hot and has plenty of power even with a good amount of pressure being applied to the belt, the tracking on the belt works as it should and I have had no issue with the belt armature being flimsy. If you do cut the guard off then you will need to add support to the armature, I would reccomend this product as a gift or if you are planing on getting into knife making or anything similar that requires a good belt sander or grinder

I just set this up and modi it for polishing and repairing knives. It is substantially made and I bou it on the recommendation of other sharpeners.

I was expecting cheap, Chinese made junk, about on par with the Harbor Freight sander I've been building knives on for several years. This is not some $2000 2x72 tilting knife grinder, but for the price, compared to what I've been using, this is a Cadillac sander. Instead of spending the money on a flimsy tool stand, they put it into a synthetic backing on the platen. I don't know if it is Turcite or something else, but whatever it is is tough and slick and flat. The belt runs much cooler because of it, and my knife blades aren't overheating. I'm not having to dunk the blades in water every few seconds. This is speeding me up considerably, both because I don't have to stop to dip the blades, and because my high carbon steel blades aren't flash rusting from the water. This sander is also far quieter and has far less run out on every part than the sander I've been using. Tracking the belt is easier, changing the belt is easier, and I don't have a big honking disc sander in my way when I'm sharpening blades. The only place I would fault it is that the table is a bit small to use with a jig, but I think I'll just pick up a piece of steel and make a table top to clamp onto the one provided. For the price, I can make my own tool stand and improve the table.

Esra muy bien el producto, funciona bien

I've had a 4x36" sander and a 1x30" sander, and this is a superior tool to both of those. Obviously it isn't competition for the much more costly 2x72" models, because it has only one speed and no ability to change out the tool. You do have the option of flat platen or slack belt. You also have the option to run it horizontally or vertically. I've only been using it for a few days but I already love it. There are two reasons I give it four stars instead of five - both are design issues related to the large worktable attachment. First, the belts are difficult to change if you have the large worktable attached. The belt has to make it around a tight corner to fit in, and removing the worktable is not a quick process either. Second, the large worktable interferes with the screw that allows the flat platen to be pushed back out of the way, so switching to a slack belt means going through the process of removing the table. All of this being said, this is an excellent choice for the price, if you're looking for a belt sander in this price range.

Bon produit solide et performant pour fabrication de couteaux de temps en temps très satisfait.

it's very good!

good machine works great