Lets talk belt grinders / Disc grinders / Bead rollers

[gearheads78]

So my twins are now almost 4 so they are old enough to play and little on there own so I see myself finally finshing out the shop I started putting together 5 years ago. Need to collect a few more big pieces of my puzzle. The next two big items are a bead roller and new grinder. I am pretty sure the bead roller is going to be the Mitler Bros 36" high throat model with industrial motor. Opinons on that?

Where I am struggling in the grinder(s) I currently have the stand up JET combo model I spent $800 7 years ago on and hate it. I push even a little hard and I stop the damn thing in it tracks. I'll sell it a step up probably to a Burr King but which one? There are so many widths belts , 2 wheel or 3 wheel, fixed speed or variable speed??? I want to do this one more time and will it to my now 3yo son if he grows up in to cars like I think he will. Also do need a disc grinder. I use it as much as the belt now but will a good belt be enough? Any other models or brand I will be just as happy with?

Lets hear it what do you have or what do you wish you would have got?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

So my twins are now almost 4 so they are old enough to play and little on there own so I see myself finally finshing out the shop I started putting together 5 years ago. Need to collect a few more big pieces of my puzzle. The next two big items are a bead roller and new grinder. I am pretty sure the bead roller is going to be the Mitler Bros 36" high throat model with industrial motor. Opinons on that?

Where I am struggling in the grinder(s) I currently have the stand up JET combo model I spent $800 7 years ago on and hate it. I push even a little hard and I stop the damn thing in it tracks. I'll sell it a step up probably to a Burr King but which one? There are so many widths belts , 2 wheel or 3 wheel, fixed speed or variable speed??? I want to do this one more time and will it to my now 3yo son if he grows up in to cars like I think he will. Also do need a disc grinder. I use it as much as the belt now but will a good belt be enough? Any other models or brand I will be just as happy with?

Lets hear it what do you have or what do you wish you would have got?

I have the Mitler bead roller. If I had to do it again I'd go with the Baleigh. It has more features and accesories.

In this field the disc isn't used much. Well in my shop it isn't. If it isn't bigger than 12" I feel it puts too much heat into the metal. I use my 2 in sander disc and angle grinder the most. Choose a wider belt and one that uses a common size belt. Choose the tool for the job. Look back and think of the jobs you have done where you would need one.

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

I have the Mitler bead roller. If I had to do it again I'd go with the Baleigh. It has more features and accesories.

Made me curious, I immediately went over to the Baleigh site and looked around, what features and stuff do they have over Mittler?

(I've got the Mittler also BTW. I've noticed since they hooked up with Jamey Jordan, they've been adding all sorts of accessories to their line but hands down the most gizmo award goes to Lazze.)

[gearheads78]

Is Baleigh not just rebranded other people stuff? I see a belt sander on thier site identical in every way to the junk JET one I already have. Only difference I see is paint color and $400 higher price.

[FlameBroiled]

I have one of these sanders, seems to work pretty good!!! Just watch your fingers!!

http://www.general.ca/products/1_gen...er/15-015.html

[70 chevelle]

I'm pretty sure he was referring to the higher end Baileigh. I have the Mittler and love it but the baileigh is VERY nice. It has a lever action and allows repositioning without unscrewing tension every time. tried to post a link but it isn't working. It's model number BR-16E-36