The universal tool rest is a quality piece of gear. Priced well and very sold in construction. The unit is made to a very high standard. So happy I purchased it. Delivery was the usual standard for maker supplies, super fast and zero damage, thank you Maker Supplies.
Best belts for the job. Removes material fast and precise. Still useful when worn and not a lot of material is required to be moved.
Makes surface grinding and distal tapers almost effortless. Its built like a tank and is more than accurate enough for making knives and cutting tools.
You'll definitely want to make sure your grinder is secured well though, the SOGSA is quite heavy and sits pretty far out from the base. Probably best to use on a stand thats bolted down rather than mobile.