F. Dick SM-100 Belt Grinding and Polishing Machine

The SM-100 combines a belt grinder for coarse work with a felt polishing wheel for finishing. It sharpens all types of hand knives and machine knives, and it can grind and polish the complete blade right up to the handle.

The belt grinding arm is infinitely adjustable and can be set in any position. Its grinding surface has two areas, one with a backing for straight, V-shaped grinding and one without for convex grinding. After grinding, the polishing wheel and buffing compound remove the burr and leave a smooth, refined edge. The motor runs quietly with little vibration, and rubber feet keep the machine steady.

It suits a butcher shop or a sharpening service that handles many knives a week.

Replacement supplies are the SM-100 grinding belts, the SM-100 polishing wheel and the white polishing compound. For a smaller machine with a preset angle, see the F. Dick RS-150 Duo.