Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Looking for a belt grinder at a reasonable price? You can make your own knife maker-style 2 X 72 inch belt grinder...from a kit. In this video blade smith Walter Sorrells shows how he makes a pro-style belt grinder from a Brodbeck Ironworks kit. Though it includes a couple of offshore components, the Brodbeck is a made-in-USA product. It's a fun project..and it'll save you money! No welding, no grinding, no drilling, no fancy tools -- just wrenches and a couple of simple tools like screw drivers and Allen wrenches. A few hours in the shop and you're ready to make knives!

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