2x72 Grooved vs Solid Contact Wheels 

That initial wheel transition between grooved and solid was dope. Great video

I use both grooved and solid wheels. The only difference I see is when using belts that are not too aggressive (scalloped AO, velcro belts, 220 - 1000 belts) I can feel the grooves in the wheel. So when I am doing finishing work I like to use solid wheels. When doing heavy stock removal I think they feel similar because the thickness of the belt (36 - 120 grit).

I believe it helps not get as hot with the groove

I find that the smooth wheels leave the "belt joint" mark (more obvious in finer grits) .... In woodworking its called planer marks or clipping. think tiny waves in the finish..... it still happens in the grooved wheels, but the grooves in the wheel break up the "clip lines". I feel like i get a better/faster finish when i take it to final finish with the grooved wheel. this is also why you see the better planers use "helical" planes, instead of straight blades. and HouseMade ROCKS!!! .... Great products with great support AND someone ASKING the questions we all want to know!...

From what i heard the grooved wheels were intended for better tracking/traction due to it being a bit more or less stickier, cant quite recall which.

When your looking for a scientific answer from your guest and he gives you a bias answer and it shows in the expression you make 😂

I prefer the solid wheel. I feel like the solid wheel is a smoother grinding process that gives me more control... but I think you can make and argument for both wheels.

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Thanks for the insight. I currently only have a 10" contact wheel that is grooved, used pretty much for hollow grind on woodworking gouges and chisels. Sure liking my 2x72 Gen.5 I scratch built from your plan.

Brian - what does a person with a Gen 4 Revolution need to run these contact wheels? Is it just the new D plate? Great video!

What’s your thoughts on belt lube or cleaners? Benchmark abrasives calls theirs “belt butter”

TY for Vid! Glad BRENT IS there!!! Giving his thoughts. Not sure if I trust a House with Tattoos of Dolphins jumping over his belly button. Jk

So it sounds like the answer is buy 2 2x72s, mount each type of wheel, and get busy ! 😂😜 Hard Work, Good Luck !

I would think the grooved ones would be better because, you know, they're groovy.

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Perhaps just may be a different derometer but normally always read on wheel maker sites. That a serrated wheels are harder and grind more aggressive, also cooler, track better. Smooth wheels leave a better finish and grind smoother in use.

A softer touch?! Sign me up!

Thanks for clearing that up!! LOL!!

Whenever I press hard on my grinding platen, my belt comes off. Any advise?

I believe if I were cleaning up knives on the grinder I'd definitely want to be the one in control and not fate with the grooved wheel. Im sure the grooved wheel has its purpose but you're dealing with knives/papaw's whittling stick shaver/death dealers type things..So man/woman gotta be in complete control of The product .I'd stick with solid wheel AND it's easier to True up if it starts to edge off the rubber to one side from another misaligned wheel or a bearing starting to wear funny and causing the belt to shift around ...your call guys .

If you don't know the difference, why not do the research BEFORE you made the video?