Belt Sanders and How to Build Them.
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A belt sander is used for shaping and finishing wood and other materials. They are commonly used for trimming to a scribed line Belt sanders are multiuse tools. It consists of an electric motor that turns a pair of drums.Belt sanders have been around for more than 90 years. Among the latest evolutions in sanders is a tendency among manufacturers to make it easier to load sheets on partial sheet orbital finishing sanders Among the latest evolutions in sanders is a tendency among manufacturers to make it easier to load sheets on partial sheet orbital finishing sanders free clamping. The no-load speed range can be anywhere from 4,000 to 12,000 or more orbits per minute (OPM). You need this things to build a belt sander.
- Old 1.5 hp induction motor
- Reclaimed 10.5-inch (266.7mm) thick Mahogany wood
- Scrap 1-inch (25.4mm) shaft
- Gas strut
- 6204 ball bearings
- Cylindrical hinges
- Sandpaper
- Circlip
- 15/64 inches (6 mm) thick mild steel plate
- Thread tapping tool
- Bench drill
- Shop Fox mini lathe
- Angle grinder
- Basic tools (wrench, screwdrivers, etc)
- DEKOPRO Welding gear and safety equipment
- Various nuts and bolts
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https://interestingengineering.com/video/build-your-own-belt-sander-with-this-simple-guide
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