Platen Backrest

The Platen Backrest is the part that supports the back of the belt while grinding on the flat platen.

The material makes a big difference in the performance of the grinder, and the ceramic option is highly recommended.

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    Ceramic Backrest

    $54.45 Inc. GST

    The ceramic glass surface is extremely wear resistant giving you a flatter surface for longer, plus is lower in friction for more power at the belt, and less heat. The Ceramic glass is backed with an aluminium plate, to support the glass and dissipate the heat even faster.  This option is for 1 piece, to suit…

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    Ceramic Backrest – Glass only

    $29.52 Inc. GST

    This is for the glass only as a replacement, or to add to your existing backrest. We recommend a heat resistant adhesive such as JB-Weld, High temp silicone or Gorilla Glue to retain the glass. The ceramic glass surface is extremely wear resistant giving you a flatter surface for longer, plus is lower in friction…

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    Plunge Platten – Universal kit

    $261.76 Inc. GST

    The Plunge Platen enables knife makers to quickly grind perfect plunge lines perpendicular to the blade. Utilising all 4 corners of the hardened platen and a wheel mounted underneath to help transition the belt. This drastically reduces the time spent finishing blades and will give you perfect symmetry to your plunges.