Spindle sander mods to make pattern sander

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

I have wanted a pattern sander for awhile. One of my spindle sanders I have is an oscillating WEN with the nice heavy cast metal top. It has proven to be square to the top.

Took it apart today to see if I could make it stationary. Was very easy to do. Has 2 belts, one for the spindle and one for the oscillating plate. Removed the oscillating belt and I now have a stationary  spindle sander.

Going ro be very easy to make a pattern sander! 2 flanged .5 inch diameter bearings and a delrin disc bored to except them, place under the spindle rubber pad. Trim pad to allow for the thickness of the pattern disc that will be on the bearings and you have a drop in pattern sander!

[Bryan Adolphe]

  following thanks  I have the same little sander .

[Mad Max]

Don't forget to add/subtract for the thickness of the sandpaper, 60 grit is best so you are not setting there all day sanding.

What is the stepped washer for??

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

Correct on the thickness of your sanding roll. The delrin or whatever you make your guide roller out of need to be the same diameter as your sandpaper when mounted.

The stepped shoulder is what allows a small space between the large washer the rubber mounts up against so it can be tightened and swell to hold the sandpaper. It is on the ID of the bearing, so it turns with the sandpiper.  The step allows the guide roller to turn freely or else the sandpaper rubber collet would just mash down on your guide roller

[Mad Max]

 


Mine is a Ridgid Oscillating Edge Belt / Spindle Sander I modified to my drill press.

[mmattockx]

Sweet. Please post the pics of your delrin spacer and how you mount it all up.


Mark