Tip for those who tinker.

[oakwoodtv]

Wow, I've just looked at the date of the last post and it's been almost a year … am I really that slow at getting round to making things!

Anyhow, as it's a bit quiet, seems to be the norm these days, I thought I'd post up the finished belt grinder for those who are interested.





All made from materials to hand.  The only bits I bought were the drive belt, the sanding belt, a new capacitor for the motor and the paint which was the most expensive item!  In all total cost less than 20 quid.

Nice sander I have twenty quid to spare can you make one for me.

[Julian]

Nice sander I have twenty quid to spare can you make one for me.

Did I mention my labour rate and how long it took me to build?

[kamaangir]

Is it me? I cant see the pics

[Julian]

Is it me? I cant see the pics

Try … www.palmergroup.co.uk/CV_Gallery/4%20inch%20belt%20grinder.JPG

[Tony]

That looks great.  I want one but will have to put up with my portable belt sander (which at least can be clamped to a bench and pretend to be a bench one, just nowhere near as good).

[Julian]

That looks great.  I want one but will have to put up with my portable belt sander (which at least can be clamped to a bench and pretend to be a bench one, just nowhere near as good).

It's only been up and running for a couple of weeks … I knew it would be useful, but didn't realise to what extent, it saves so much time making metal stuff neatly.

As a halfway house, would it be worth considering a fixture to hold the portable unit which incorporates an adjustable table?