seabird

someone beat me to it but hears my logic... i agree the site is confusing and i'm still not 100% clear. as far as the surface/ft/min thing it does make sense i.e. a bigger wheel will cover more surface in one revolution vs a small wheel just based on the larger circumference of the wheel, therefore to achieve the same surface/ft/min a small wheel would need to be travelling at a higher rpm to cover the same surface as the larger wheel...hope this makes sense.

thanks for the explaination. i spoke to blackstone and they said the x01 is a direct drive and the x02 belt driven - not sure how this exactly translates into durability but from my experience with table saws, generally a belt driven saw is better than direct drive. they also said that they have next to no issues with the x01 motor eg. cant recall any returns where they had to replace a motor. lastly the motor in the x02 is the same one that is in their pro portable machines. they suggested that as a guideline +10/week you should consider the x02, <10 x01 should suffice.

thanks...can you define heavier duty motor? and how do RMP's fact in? looking at the specs what are the key differences? x01 -Motor: 120V, 60 Hz, 2.5 A Single Speed: 5500 RPM (No Load) x02 -Motor: 120 V, 60 Hz, 2.8 A (3450 RPM) Single Speed: 6900 RPM

there has been some discussion comparing the x01 and x02 and the x02 being the machine of choice if you are doing more than just "family" volume sharpening. i believe this has to do with the motors. i am no electrician but looking at the motor specs of both machines can someone explain the difference.

very cool. thanks for posting the pic.

thanks for this additional info. rob

can't believe how expensive these things are for what it is. the used x01 i purchased came with the br200 and i was almost not going to take it but am glad i did. so the only difference between the br200 and br100 is the lines at a $87 premium??

this may seem like a silly question but should the spinner spin while dressing the wheel? mine doesn't which doesnt make sense. looking for some help. thanks updated Jan/11 - spoke to john at blackstone and he confirmed the spinner will slightly rotate as you dress i.e. it will not travel at high rpm's but if it stops, not to worry, that means the wheel has been dressed. john was very helpful and welcomed to call anytime with questions.....great customer service which was refreshing.

hi, new owner of a used blackstone x01. just a question about the stuff you put on for your final pass - wax?. is there a retail place to purchase around oakville/toronto? is there something i can substitute with around the house until i get some? thanks.