Tabb F.
Sooooooo awesome. My blade game went from a 2 and done got turnt up to 11. This thing is a beast and I have yet to bog it down. Highly highly recommend.
Victor W.
I live this grinder. Fully customizable and yet compact. Fantastic for a small shop like mine. The speed control it’s great and it’s very powerful.
Andrew K.
Easy to assemble, easy to use. It’s a big upgrade from a 1x30! The finish on the grinder and work rest are different from the pictures on the website.
Jerry H.
So impressed by the size and power for such a reasonable price.
isaac t.
I work with kydex and this grinder is amazing! It has a nice flat platen to help get everything perfect on sheaths, holsters and whatever else im making. My 1x30 died and I didn’t want to cheap out again, but im also limited on space. This is the perfect size. Definitely recommend this 100%
Cruz Wills W.
This machine is an absolute BEAST. Everything about it exceeds my needs. I highly recommend getting it!
Johnny C.
If you ever wondered if it was worth it, or if it really made a difference, STOP wondering!! This is a game changer. Grinding went from my least favorite part of knife making to one of the easiest things I do. Buy this grinder.
Jennifer b.
Thank you for a really good product it works out great for my shop and the price is very reasonable compared to other brand names. The time i has to wait for it was understanding and you guys did a great job communicating with me on the shipping. i have been watching your youtube channel since you had started and have been a great influence for me to start forging and being a better maker thank you again and i will enjoy your produces you supply.
Conrad B.
I love this 2x48 so much, I am very glad that I bought it. I previously bought a 2x72 grinder from Pheer grinders (a model they don’t make anymore) and this 2x48 is more versatile, more compact, cheaper, and does not have any of the issues that the pheer grinder has; issues that caused me so much lost time, frustration, and money.
This 2x48 has a rotating platen, you can easily change the angle of the platen, rotate to use one of the rollers as a small contact wheel (for shaping or striking in a fuller), or use a slack belt. The platen is easily replaceable- I cannot overstate how horrible not having this feature is. I wrote an entire page about the woes of trying to fix this problem with the pheer but you don’t need to read all that, just be grateful this grinder doesn’t have that problem.
The motor bolts directly onto this 2x48’s chassis, so you don’t have to try to mount the chassis to your work bench, then perfectly line up the motor only to have tracking problems… because you didn’t actually do it perfectly….
This 2x48 is prewired, so you’ll be up and running that much faster.
This grinder can easily be upgraded with amazing features like a carbide platen, small wheel attachments, large contact wheels, tool rests, whatever will fit in the tooling arm.
The compact size of this grinder means it is easy to fit in a small place and easy to move.
I have searched the internet (a pretty big place) watched/read so many reviews, and I don't think there is a better value:cost deal AND (this is the biggest 'and') you won't have to upgrade to a grinder that cost twice as much anytime soon, because this grinder does just about everything (or it can easily be upgraded to) that any other grinder can do.
If there is any draw back to this grinder it is belt availability. I have struggled to find 2x48" scalloped belts for handle shaping but that is it.
Aaron A.
well so far I have received the first half of the grinder. I have the motor and the speed switch. I plug them in to make sure they work everything is great looking forward to get the rest. I also bought a couple belts to go with it just so I'm ready when I receive the rest of the 2 x 48 Alec Steele grinder
Andrew C.
This thing is a monster, especially considering it's small size. I love everything about it. I cannot wait to start buying additional attachments to make it an even more versatile tool.
Chris Y.
I could not be happier. The Steele 2X48 with it's small footprint meets all my needs. From its simplicity, thanks to the Alec Steele Co pre-wiring and packaging, to the ease of installation in my home garage/workshop with only 115 electrical. The Grinder has plenty of power and options with it's numerous accessories. The Horizontal tilt feature is a must have!
Wayne C.
Great product and service. Alec and the team are fantastic and pleasure to do business with. I would recommend a setup video for new buyers to help get familiarized with setup and operation; especially tips and tricks for better operation.
Roman
The grinder is great but lack of availability of accessories for it such as the large contact wheel is frustrating.
Nate C.
The Steele 2x48 has been a quantum leap from the 1x42 I had been getting by with previously. I opted for the tilt stand and the small wheel attachment. It opened up so many new options with the flexibility of wheel size choices, flat platen, or slack belt in vertical or horizontal. I plan to add a large wheel and the adjustable table in the future. If you are currently running a smaller grinder and wondering if it is worth it to step up, it is most definitely worth it.
Clifford L.
This grinder works perfectly. Just what I needed in my shop!
Austin S.
I have never experienced customer service at this level. Truly a great product and great people.
Craig M.
Easy to set up out of the box, and I love that its wired for 110v.
joseph s.
Brilliant grinder. I highly recommend the new trizac belts the sell.
Rick M.
There are maybe 5 fancy machines in my shop that make all the difference to my work: lathe, mill, bandsaw, welder and my 2x48 belt grinder from Alec. The grinder is so accessible, so quick to swap belts on and reconfigure for different needs that it's become an effortless part of my workflow. I'd looked for years but they're really expensive so I didn't have the confidence spending so much on one without solid support. I seriously considered making one instead, but that's quite an undertaking. Once Alec started selling them it was a no brainer for me and I bought it as soon as it went on sale. I'm very happy with this machine and all the accessories and abrasives I've purchased through Alec's shop.
frank d.
not a smith but I use this all the time for the many projects I do in my gihugic workshop lol.
Nathan C.
Super easy to setup. Just overall a really great product that I hope to use for many years to come.
Jose M.
I've had my grinder for a couple of months up and running. I mainly wanted it to make knives, and I wanted one small and that's basically plug and play. This grinder checks all those marks. I've made about 15-25 knives with it so far and not once have I had a problem with it. I haven't needed to turn it up to full speed because the motor on it is already really good that it does great at 50%! I highly recommend this grinder for anyone that's looking for a small bit powerful grinder. And all the extra attachments you can get for it makes it very versatile!
Ps. I mounted mine on a IKEA cart so I can move it around my work areas and it's been doing great so far.
Gerald M.
Fantastic right out of the box: bolt on motor, attach the cables, plug it in and go to work. I am a woodworker and have found this machine to be great for contouring.
Jacob B.
Definitely worth the money to upgrade from a 1x30 that uses $8 belts to a 2x48 that uses the much larger belts that are around the same price and last so much longer!
