Shekels saved...the best belt sander for bowmaking?

[Sant-Ravenhill]

I know this is a tired subject, but I have some money set aside and want to get a good belt sander for bowmaking. I'm thinking a 6 X 80, but not sure of brand.

I'm not rich by any means, but I have set aside enough money I hope to get a serious sander that will work very well and last.

Thanks, Brett

P.S. I will be making fiberglass bows if that makes a difference.

[Roy from Pa]

I have this one and really like it.
 http://www.grizzly.com/products/Edge-Sander-w-Wrap-Around-Table/G0512

[bjansen]

That was the one I was going to mention as well

[Robertfishes]

Try Craigslist if you are looking for a used sander..there is a used Grizzly 1140 edge sander in Bozemon for $400.  I bought a used 1140 sander last year for a good price. I just converted the motor end to a pattern sander. So its a edge sander and a pattern sander. If I had Roy's good looks and money I would have bought a new one..

[Sant-Ravenhill]

Thanks Roy, bjansen and Robertfishes. I'm excited to have a good sander.

[beachbowhunter]

There is one like Roy's on craigslist in LA right now for $500 that I keep looking at.  

What do you guys think about the 6x48 combo sanders?  HF Has one for $200

[Roy from Pa]

I would shy away from HF.

[Walt Francis]

Brett, what part of Montana are you from?

[Sant-Ravenhill]

I'm in Fairfield....about 30 miles west of Great Falls.

[Cootling]

I found one of these on Craigslist, new and still in original packaging.  If I recall correctly, I paid $375.

  Grizzly edge sander  

It's a pretty nice machine.