Knife making tool mod question

Thanks again for the replies. I found a woodcraft store about 30 miles from here that stocks adapters and wheels, as well as knife kits. I haven't made the first one yet. Im still in the research and equipment acquisition phase. The belt grinder should arrive in a day or two, and I'll check out the woodcraft store this weekend. I'd rather screw up a cheap kit knife before I waste my time, abrasives, and fingers on any flat stock just yet. There is a lot of info on the net concerning knife making, as well as kydex sheath making. I started out looking at belt grinders just for sharpening what knives I already had, but like everything else I do, I got carried away before I even started. I thought it would be nice to make a few as Christmas presents for family. You guys are great, thanks for the help. I'll be sure to let you know how this project works out.

Ok folks, quick update in case anyone had the bright idea to listen to me. Well the belt sander arrived and works great. The problem I ran into with replacing the sanding disk with a buffing wheel is that the shaft is a very tiny 3/8" dia. The only arbor adapter I found was for 1/2" to 5/8". I picked up a bronze bushing (3/8" ID 1/2" OD at tractor supply) which fit snug, and drilled it out for the set screw. The 3/8" shaft coming out of the sander is short, maybe 3/4" tops. I thought I was cooking with gas until I turned it on. The wobble was so bad that it walked itself across the work bench. Im sure someone, with a little more than the half a brain that I have, could make this work. For me, Ive decided to just get a bench top drill press (which I needed anyway) and just that for the little buffing I will need to do. Oh and what Ive discovered concerning the speed control is that the router controllers do not work with brushless induction motors (I didn't try it but it looks like some folks have). So instead of destroying a brand new craftsman sander I get to treat myself to another new toy. The saga continues.