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Gas Struts vs. Coil Springs on a 2×72 Belt Grinder: Which Is Better?

Gas Strut VS coil Spring on 2x72

Gas Struts vs. Coil Springs on a 2×72 Belt Grinder: Which Is Better? Few topics generate more debate in the knife-making community than whether a 2×72 belt grinder should use a gas strut or a coil spring for belt tension. Some makers swear by coil springs because they’re simple and can last for decades. Others […]