Author Topic: Narrow belt sander (Read 5702 times)

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2021, 06:25:45 AM »

Nice, spend that OT $$$$$:)

KenH · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2021, 07:04:59 AM »

"This one is air but harbor frt has an electric one for 39.95"

I had one of those skinny Harbor Freight sanders -- worst waste of money I ever spent. Lasted about 2 minutes before self destructing. I returned the pieces and got my money back. I would like to try a *real* brand one though...

kennym · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2021, 07:23:49 AM »

Yep, I don't buy much there...

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2021, 07:27:28 AM »

I have an old Sears 1" wide belt sander, it had a 4" disc on it too that didn't run all that smooth and caused vibration so I removed it.

It gotta be 20 years old and still going strong.

The belt can be replaced in about 2 minutes.

I use it on every bow I make.

It's in the background, only picture I have of it.

Flem · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2021, 08:55:57 AM »

X2 for the 2X72 belt grinder. The belts are cheap and there are a thousand different home-brews for making the machines. I can use this one upright or in the position in the picture and the platens can be removed or repositioned.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2021, 08:57:17 AM »

Mad Max · « **Reply #26 on:** January 28, 2021, 09:32:41 AM »

The more I search, the less I want one.

That shop fox would be a nice one

Shredd · « **Reply #27 on:** January 28, 2021, 10:43:21 AM »

Maybe invent something like putting some sand paper on some sawzall blades...

Walt Francis · « **Reply #28 on:** January 28, 2021, 09:53:28 PM »

Quote from: Flem on January 28, 2021, 08:55:57 AM

X2 for the 2X72 belt grinder. The belts are cheap and there are a thousand different home-brews for making the machines. I can use this one upright or in the position in the picture and the platens can be removed or repositioned.

2X

JamesV · « **Reply #29 on:** January 31, 2021, 11:41:02 AM »

Mark..........

I use a Makita 9031 1"x21" sander. It is the best tool in my shop, take the patton off and it is great for profiling risers or rounding the limb edges. Kinda pricey on Amazon $229 but well worth it. 80 grit works best for me .You won't be dissatisfied

James

Mad Max · « **Reply #30 on:** January 31, 2021, 11:42:48 AM »

Thanks Jamesv

Mad Max · « **Reply #31 on:** January 31, 2021, 02:29:29 PM »

If I can have this on here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZfKhdSJ1sY&feature=emb_logo

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #32 on:** January 31, 2021, 03:11:24 PM »

That is sweet.

Buy it Mark.

Flem · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2021, 07:30:37 PM »

Looked like at least 3 different sanding machines they were using. The one I'm thinking you guys are referring to looked like a 2X72 belt with the flat platen replaced with a metal rod. Depending on the machine that could be an easy modification.

Mad Max · « **Reply #34 on:** January 31, 2021, 08:38:14 PM »

The metal rod and the air sanding is what I like about a sander like that.

Flem · « **Reply #35 on:** January 31, 2021, 09:43:37 PM »

I was checking out the Grizzly 2 X 72 belt grinder, it looks like it could be modified pretty easily for what you have in mind.

Mad Max · « **Reply #36 on:** January 31, 2021, 10:10:09 PM »

$720.00
No thanks

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2021, 06:44:44 AM »

Ah heck Max, go for it.

Flem · « **Reply #38 on:** February 01, 2021, 09:37:14 AM »

Ouch! Yeah I did not look at the price. I was curious how easy it would be to modify a stock machine rather than build one from scratch. The machine in the video looked to be customized.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2021, 10:01:49 AM »

Try craigslist down there, Marky-boy...

Anyway ya only go around once....

$720 divided by 12 ='s $60 a month:)

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