Is this platen compatible with my 2x42 grinder?

This specific model (SKU: 026REPRP46) is engineered exclusively for the Bucktool BS242V (Variable Speed model). It will not fit standard Grizzly, Dayton, or Central Machinery grinders. Please verify your model number before ordering to ensure a perfect fit.

Why a 24" radius, 48" wheel instead of the standard 18" radius, 36" wheel?

We chose to emulate a 48" diameter wheel, because it is the "sweet spot" for modern knife making. It provides a shallower, more refined hollow grind that is ideal for thinning kitchen knives and creating high-performance EDC edges. It is also more forgiving for beginners compared to tighter radii.

Custom and personalized orders

We use a high-performance PLA+ Polyester Composite, which is much tougher than standard 3D printing filament. To protect the platen and reduce friction, we ship every unit with a pre-installed graphite pad on high-density backing. The heat-resistant double-backed tape holds the graphite securely in place and acts as a thermal barrier. To achieve the best results, avoid excessive pressure and allow the belt to do the work.

How do I maintain or replace the wear surface?

Maintenance is simple and affordable. When the graphite pad eventually wears down, you can peel it off and replace it with any standard 1/8" thick high-density 4" wide graphite (available in rolls on Amazon). Also available here, cut to fit with heat-resistant tape pre-applied. Your platen core is designed to last a lifetime.

Custom and personalized orders

We want you to love your grind. If the platen arrives damaged or doesn't fit your Bucktool BS242V as described, please contact us within 14 days for a replacement or refund. Please note: We cannot accept returns for platens damaged by extreme overheating, grinding without graphite in place, or used on non-compatible machines.

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48" Radius Platen by Rayzor Edge Products | Bucktool 2x42 Knife Grinder Attachment

Name: 48" Radius Platen by Rayzor Edge Products | Bucktool 2x42 Knife Grinder Attachment
Brand: RayzorEdgeProducts
SKU: 4440769458
Price: 59.99 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

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The first and only 24" Radius Platen, with a considerable blending and smoothing area, emulating a 48" stone grinding wheel, is custom-engineered for the Bucktool BS242V. Take your variable-speed grinding to the next level with professional, thin-behind-the-edge geometry.

Stop settling for "universal" tools that don't quite fit. The Rayzor Edge Radius Platen is precision-engineered specifically for the Bucktool BS242V Variable Speed 2x42. Designed to harness the power of variable speed, our 24" radius, emulating a 48" diameter grinding wheel, allows for the ultimate control when thinning kitchen knives or setting clean bevels.

Our exclusive 24" Radius, with a tapered blending area, is designed for the professional and novice. It provides a shallower, more sophisticated hollow grind—ideal for high-performance culinary blades and laser-thin EDC edges.

• Perfect Fit: Custom-molded geometry for the BS242V—2x42, no awkward shims or "universal" mounting headaches.

• High-Temp Composite: 3D-printed with [Insert specific filament, e.g., PETG or Carbon Fiber Infused] for the perfect balance of rigidity, strength and vibration dampening.

• Beginner-Friendly: The large 48" curve is more forgiving, making it easier to keep your grind lines crisp and straight.

• Smooth Operation: Comes pre-faced with premium graphite protection to minimize friction and belt heat, attached with heat-resistant double-backed cloth tape. (DO NOT USE WITHOUT GRAPHITE PAD IN PLACE. IF WORN OUT, PRE-TAPED REPLACEMENT PADS ARE AVAILABLE HERE ON REQUEST.)

• Compatibility: EXCLUSIVELY fits Bucktool BS242V (Variable Speed 2x42).

• Grind diameter: 48-inch (Shallow Hollow Grind).

• Material: High-Strength [Insert Material] Composite.

Maintenance: Standard 1/8" graphite, attach with a compatible heat-resistant, double-backed tape.

Maximize your Bucktool’s potential. Order your Rayzor Edge 48" grind Platen today and experience the difference of a custom-fit, knife-thinning accessory.

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Rob May 17, 2026

Great platen! It's well made and fits the Bucktool machine perfectly!

Rob May 17, 2026

Response from Ray's Sharper Edge

Thank you, Rob. Your endorsement means a lot to me. I'm glad I'm able to serve the sharpening and knifemaking community with quality, tested products.