The grinder is awesome. It was easy to set up and has all the features I need. The quality is fantastic as well.
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your Diktator XS 2x72 Tilting Belt Grinder. Our team takes pride in providing high-quality products that are also easy to set up. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy using our grinder.
I bought this without the motor or VFD so I can’t give a true rating yet. That said, this thing is beefy. Goes together very easy and seems to be solid. Once I’m able to purchase the motor and put it through its paces I’ll give a better review.
Hi there, thank you for leaving a review for the Diktator XS 2x72 Tilting Belt Grinder event without using it yet. We're so glad to hear that you found the grinder to be solid and easy to put together. We can't wait to see how it performs once you have the motor and VFD. We look forward to your updated review!
perfect size for my Beveling Jig. However, IMHO you should get or make an extra steel tooling arm! Using the single arm really cuts down on what you can do and limits size of platen. The extra arm will allow for fast setting up and removing to just make life a little easier. BTW, I just addressed this issue and have a new arm on the way.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Large Tool Rest. We are so happy to hear that it is the perfect size for your beveling jig. We appreciate your suggestion about an extra steel tooling arm and hear you! Extra tooling arms are available to order. We want to make sure our customers have the best experience possible with our products. Thank you for your support and we hope our tool rest continues to make your life easier. Have a great day!
It was very easy to get installed and adjusted to run true. I wish the instructions were a little more detailed or a video on setting up the Das Toobinator.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that you are happy with your 1 HP Motor with VFD. We appreciate your feedback about the instructions and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. Thanks again for choosing our product!
A good set of starter belts. Got me going very quickly.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that our 2x72 3-Grit Starter Pack was able to get you up and running quickly. Thank you for choosing our brand. Happy grinding!
Made it much easier to get my grinder motor installed and the extra height was just what I needed to get my platen at the best height.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're happy to hear that our base plate was able to make your grinder installation easier and improve your platen height. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy using our products. Happy grinding!
Thank you very much. I absolutely love this machine. Built like a tank.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying our Diktator XS 2x72 Tilting Belt Grinder. We take pride in creating high quality, durable machines and we are happy to know it has met your expectations.
Excellent product quality and design! Quick delivery! Great transaction! Highly recommended!
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the quality and design of our Diktator XS 2x72 Tilting Belt Grinder. We always strive to provide quick delivery and a seamless transaction for our customers. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to serve you again in the future.
Exactly what I purchased and went together smoothly nicely. You have to fit all a little bit with the belt guide. But is a great offer for the money and would do it again.
Thank you for your feedback on our Diktator XS 2x72 Tilting Belt Grinder! We're glad to hear that it went together smoothly and that you found it to be a great value for the money. We apologize for any minor adjustments needed with the belt guide, but we're happy to hear that you would purchase it again. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to help. Happy grinding!
Tooling arm was great the xs grinder package was packed very well with all need components. I did find however that the drive pully and idler pullys lined up fairly well with a strait edge but tracking wheel was about a 1/4 off in line up with strait edge I did do some shimming to get a more suitable line up with all pullys now it tracks very well before it didn't because tracking wheel was out of alignment. Now that it's fixed it runs and functions superbly I'm very glad I made this purchase and will be doing more business with this company.
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience with our Aluminum 1.5x1.5 In. Tooling Arm for 2x72 MAX and XS Belt Grinders. We're glad to hear that the tooling arm was great and that the XS grinder package was packed well with all the necessary components. We apologize for the issue you encountered with the alignment of the drive and idler pulleys, but we're happy to hear that you were able to make adjustments and get the tracking wheel in line. We're thrilled that the grinder now runs and functions superbly. Thank you for choosing to do business with us and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Have a fantastic day!
Beautiful piece. Will use for chef knife hollow grinds
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with our 8' x 2' 2x72 Belt Grinder Platen. It's great to know that it will be put to good use for chef knife hollow grinds. Happy grinding!
Good heavy gauge tube. will work great with the grinder.
Thanks for your feedback!
These work extremely well to secure your piece to the surface grinder attachment. These also make the metal dust much easier to clean off after you finish grinding
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Quick Release Magnets for Sliding Surface Grinder. We are delighted to hear that they have been working extremely well for you and have made the cleaning process easier. We appreciate your feedback and hope to continue providing top-quality products for all your grinding needs.
This was a fun build, though it did require some modifications to the motor bracket to get the motor mounted. The set screw for the drive wheel was missing, but I just ordered some for a few dollars, no big deal. The assembly manual is good overall, though not everything I purchased came with assembly instructions. Steve was super helpful and responsive to my questions, I can recommend Diktator.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed building the Diktator MAX 2x72 Tilting Belt Grinder Kit and that our support team was able to assist you with any questions or concerns. We apologize for the missing set screw and will make sure to include it in future kits. Thank you for your recommendation and happy grinding!
Great additions
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase and that our product has been a great addition to your 2x72 belt grinder. Have a great day!
Your motor face bracket is what I needed to have to install on another grinder that had different hole pattern for motor bolt up I did cut it upto make it fit my grinder as for build quality it was out standing worked perfectly thank you so much for having this individual piece for purchase 😀
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our 56C Face Motor Plate was able to meet your needs and make the installation process smoother for your grinder.
I just finished putting mine together,I thought tool rest was small ,I made the tool rest 3 times longer and I can’t wait to get started. I think this going to cut my time down.
Hi there, thank you for your feedback on our Mini Diktator 2x72 Belt Grinder Kit. We're glad to hear that you were able to make adjustments to the tool rest to better suit your needs. We hope that this will improve your overall experience with the product and save you time. Happy grinding!
My son(16) has been making railroad spike knifes in order to save up for this machine. We paired it with a 1.5hp motor and we couldn’t be happier! This thing is awesome. I believe this will change his knife making game! It’s so cool! Build like a brick shit house!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that our Mini Diktator 2x72 Belt Grinder has exceeded your expectations and has already made a positive impact on your son's knife making. We take pride in creating products that are built to last and we are happy to know that it has lived up to its reputation. Thank you for choosing our product and we wish your son continued success in his craft.
Nicely machined set of wheels with 3 bearings. Way better than the 2 bearing types. The center races don't get loaded against the bearings when bolting to the D-plate and I appreciate the included spacers.
Thank you for the great feedback, we're excited that you like our quality and the extra detail we put in our engineering and design.
Used the device for the first time and it worked perfectly. Very pleased with the result of the grind on the blade.
Thanks for sharing your results, we're looking forward to seeing your work!
Excellent workmanship. High quality. It is another of several add in’s that I have gotten for my Diktator grinder.
We're happy to see you're happy with our high standards for engineering and design. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.
I’m fairly new to knife making and I’m impressed with the Max grinder. Quality parts and great detailed instructions. My favorite function is the ability to tilt on side with little effort. I’m very happy with this grinder.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, we aim for highest quality and value and we're glad you're enjoying your new Diktator MAX!
replacing the exact same wheel. life expectancy is OK. cost could be a little lower (everybody's complaint about everything)
I thought id share some photos of my Bandit I built last year.
Wonder photos and paint work Carlo!
I started making knives a few years ago and bought my grinder. For my first grinder, it's great. The first thing I did was to round the back of the tool rest so I can swing it out of the way without removing it all the time. I put a carriage bolt with a wing nut (wing nut on top) to make it a lot easier to deal with. After a LOT of hours of use I needed to replace the motor. I made the choice to go to a variable speed motor - I wish I would have spent the coupe of extra dollars right out of the gate for that option. Now I have eliminated hours of hand work. Since the beginning I've upgraded my forge, anvil, hammers, and other things but I still have my Mini Diktator.
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Mini Diktator! Its great to see that you're still getting great use out of it after all of your shop upgrades.
