Use the calculator below to find the angle necessary for achieving a perfect tapered tang on a 2x72 surface grinding attachment.
Input
- Pivot Points - The distance between your 2 pivot points on your surface grinding attachment. On Ameribrade grinders, this is 10 inches.
- Stock thickness - The tickness of you stock.
- Desired tip thickness - This is the desired thickness of the thin side of the taper.
- Taper Length - How long the taper should be.
Output
- Results - The shim size needed at both pivot points to achieve the correct angle.
Calculator Created by: Jacob Christian - Besslen Bladeworks