Use both sides of your glass platen. Don’t waste your expensive glass.

Use both sides of your glass platen. Don’t waste your expensive glass.

Glass platens are easily obtained at: https://www.littlebearknives.com
Note these other videos by Little Bear Knives:
Glass platens for a 2 x 72 grinder - YouTube video: https://youtu.be/dkLhgdAMUSY
A new Chef Knife "Niswonger" YouTube video: https://youtu.be/yDDYmx-JMhk

Be sure to view the end of the video to see how durable and dependable a glass platen can be.

Yes, you can install your platen using epoxy but you will destroy the glass when you remove it. Good quality double sided carpet tape is the answer. Good quality double sided carpet tape in incredibly strong. If it gives at all, only a slight shift will occur. When epoxy gives way, it can be sudden and violent. I have been using double sided carpet tape on my grinders for many hundreds of hours without a single failure.

The tape is easily dissolved using acetone. I then clean up the residue using rubbing alcohol. It leaves a nice clean surface that the tape can adhere to securely. After both the glass and metal it is attached to your thoroughly cleaned, fasten two pieces of double sided tape to the glass. Make sure your glass is aligned on the platen and pressed firmly. The ceramic glass I use and sell is very durable. I have had no reason to even replace them.

If this is your first installation, please, please, please don’t use regular glass. It is dangerous. Also, don’t forget to have a small shelf installed to support the glass.

Ceramic glass platens, cut to order are easily obtained at: https://littlebearknives.com

LINKS:

Coarse Grit Sanding Belts: httpd://www.amazon.com/Knife-Makers-Coarse-Sanding-Assortment/dp/B01GOOY8VW

1/4 - 20 Drill and Tap: https://www.amazon.com/Vermont-American-21666-Drill-Combo/dp/B000CFNPGE

Woodstock D4089 Machinist Square Set: https://www.amazon.com/Woodstock-D4089-Machinist-Square-4-Piece/dp/B005W16YSO

Drill Press Clamp 9-inch: https://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-71012-Drill-Press-9-Inch/dp/B00NFAXVD0

One inch clamp: https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Spec-C-Clamps-Openings-Sliding-Applications/dp/B01N53N9R6

Tap and Die Handle: https://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G6811-Screw-2-Inch-Diameter/dp/B0000DD5U3

Pro Cutting Fluid 4 oz: https://www.amazon.com/Forney-20857-Magic-Industrial-Cutting/dp/B003X3ZKXI

Exacto Knife: https://www.amazon.com/ELMERS-X-Acto-X3000-Knife-X3730Q/dp/B00BMQGI52

Fiskar Scissors: https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-67517197J-Original-Orange-Handled-Scissors/dp/B0019N4V4S

Loctite: https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Heavy-Duty-Threadlocker-Single/dp/B000I1RSNS

Gorilla Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive: https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Heavy-Adhesive-Multipurpose-Repositionable/dp/B0752XM8VN

1/4-20 x ½ Socket Head Cap Screws: https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Screws-Thread-Stainless-Quantity/dp/B01A9ELHNA

40 Piece Tap and Die Set:https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-40-Piece-Tap-Die/dp/B073YC3S8F

Punching tool: https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Center-Mechanism-Marking-Punching/dp/B07FJR4PKW

Double sided Carpet Tape: https://www.amazon.com/Strongest-Double-Sided-Carpet-Tape/dp/B01L2LN33Q

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