I learned last year to never grind when (1) in a hurry, (2) tired, (3) hungry, or (4) agitated? Ask me how I know? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

You can do a lot of damage with a belt sander, even more with a bench grinder. The other thing about bench grinders is that they cause more injuries than pretty much anything else. They can grab your knife and flip it right up on you if you are not careful.

I bet you could make your SoD look fantastic with a belt sander, just go slow and steady. I don't use a water bucket, I just feel the blade after each pass and never let it get past warm.

Good luck and I'm proud of you for having the guts to mod your SoD.