belt grinder

overall approach

• Only get a 1" or 2" belt, if all you have is 120V single phase.
• No, a 4x36" works for knife-making.   [2]

options

• Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 — 1.5 amp
• Hercules 2x48
• Grizzly 2x42, 1 HP, VFD, 7.8 A   [Home Depot] Shipping dimensions — 43 L, 42 lbs Workbench dimensions — 76 L
• Grizzly 1x30, ½ HP, VFD, 4 A   [Lowe's] Shipping dimensions — 68 L, 33 lbs Workbench dimensions — 70 L
• Grizzly 1x30, ⅓ HP, 2.5 A Shipping dimensions — 43 L, 21 lbs Workbench dimensions — 35 L
• Grizzly 1x30, ¼ HP, 2 A

manufacturer lists

• Grizzly
• Eastwood
• Vevor

social media

• Can the Ken Onion be used as a general grinder? | Reddit
• Grizzly 2x42 vs Hercules 2x48 | Reddit