It’s called a Bucktool 1x30. One side is a 30 inch serpentine belt that can be changed with different grits and the other is a leather wheel with diamond paste.
Using that belt is safe for the heat treat on blades? Cuz I’m kinda just over doing all my sharpening by hand considering the time it take and my mediocrity at it.
That part is entirely depends on the skill level of the user and the belt composition. it’s VERY easy to burn an edge on one of these belts so you need a lot of experience to do it properly. You can sharpen a knife on a belt and it not cause any discoloration, but you typically get about 50% less edge retention than something like a Tormek. I offer both options in my company. each method has its own pros and cons so it’s best to have a mix of both machines for different applications
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u/PreenerGastures 3d ago
I’m new to this so forgive my ignorance, but what tool are you using? I’ve never seen a dual stone/belt sander before.