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3/12/2013

Snailworks Sander Build Log

Snailworks Sander Build Log: Fig. 3

Above shows the major parts of the drive shaft - the 24 inch PVC 3 inch diameter pipe on the left, the 3/4 inch drive shaft, the three mdf wheels cut out in Figure 1, a 2.5 inch pulley to fit the shaft, and two pillow blocks with 3/4 inch bearings in them. The shaft, bearings, and pulleys I got from a farm supply store. Since I was using inexpensive steel rod, instead of precision drill rod, I found that the shaft ends needed to be turned down a hair to get them into the bearings. The 3/8 torque rods are in place, but not epoxied yet.




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Sanding Frames for Belt Sanders - Fine Homebuilding Article

Sanding Frames for Belt Sanders - Fine Homebuilding Article: Sanding Frames for Belt Sanders
These add-on accessories keep sanders flat to prevent ugly gouges
by Michael Standish

Belt sanders are hard to beat for removing lots of wood in a hurry, but the flip side is that they can also ruin a work piece in the proverbial blink of an eye. The introduction of variable speed controls—now a fairly common feature—help tame even the most powerful of these beasts, but several manufacturers including DeWalt, Bosch and Makita offer auxiliary sanding frames that can keep things even more manageable. The wide footprint of sanding frames lets the entire assembly glide over uneven surfaces and prevent sander tilting and gouging




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Building The Thickness Sander- Some Modifications And Additions - The Patriot Woodworker

Building The Thickness Sander- Some Modifications And Additions - The Patriot Woodworker



3/11/2013

Sanding Stands Add Versatility to Belt Sanders - Fine Homebuilding Article

Sanding Stands Add Versatility to Belt Sanders - Fine Homebuilding Article:
Sanding Stands Add Versatility to Belt Sanders
Sanding stand attachments turn a mobile tool into a benchtop workstation
by Michael Standish

It’s possible to clamp a belt sander upside down and freehand your finish carpentry tweaks, but you’ll probably get better results if your sander is firmly and reliably attached using a sanding stand. This model from Bosch allows the sander to be mounted in either a horizontal or vertical position and still retain a dust collection port. DeWalt also offers a sanding stand that attaches to their sanding frame. It's important to note, however, that this attachment blocks the dust collection port and you can't practically attach a vacumn hose to that belt sander while it's attached to the sanding stand apparatus.

Wooden boat building on Martha's Vineyard - YouTube

Wooden boat building on Martha's Vineyard - YouTube