El Cheapo Makes A Belt Sander (Stand)

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I can see how a belt grinder would be handy in my shop, but the cost of a good one + space limitations had me daydreaming again.


All scrap: 3/16" bottom plate and some bent and shaped 22ga (I think - plenty stiff) for the square handle rest/clamp. The front curled piece is another part from my scraper discards. Besides rushing the beads, I'm quite pleased with the result. Ordered some silicon oxide belts but the wood ones prove it will work just fine for what I need. Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:Looks good. I put round bar in a 1/2" drill and turn it that way. Nice even point.  Looks like you are sanding rebar, but it is just a tip for the future. Sent from my SM-G930V using TapatalkMillermatic 252 MIGMiller Dynasty 200DX TIGMiller Spectrum 625 PlasmaAltas 12x36 Metal LatheBridgeport Milling Machinewww.psacustomcreations.com
Reply:Nice work, Shootr!

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Reply:Very resourceful, this would be a perfect addition to your budget belt sander.....https://www.harborfreight.com/power-...tch-96619.html
Reply:ive had a foot pedal switch on my drill press for as long as i can remember.
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Originally Posted by camfab

Very resourceful, this would be a perfect addition to your budget belt sander.....https://www.harborfreight.com/power-...tch-96619.html
Reply:While we are on the subject of foot switches...  I have several and I would like to pass along a “what NOT to do” tip. I thought I was being smart mounting this foot switch for a bandsaw’s permanent “ handy but out of the way” installation.


And yes I know it should be obvious that you lose stability with one foot raised (with fingers adjacent to a fast moving sharp blade) but in my defence I never finished high school. Sent from my iPad using TapatalkLast edited by Lis2323; 02-07-2021 at 11:49 AM.:
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Originally Posted by camfab

Very resourceful, this would be a perfect addition to your budget belt sander.....https://www.harborfreight.com/power-...tch-96619.html
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Originally Posted by BD1

A foot pedal switch is really handy for sure. I bought that HF one which was inexpensive and it works. After using one you'll love it. It's a real plus on a drill press. I bought this one from Amazon and it's definitely worth the extra $$$$.A 1900 box with a switch, outlet, and plug in cord is something to consider. Power to switch activates outlet. Leave sander switch on and use switch in 1900 box.I made this when my HF sander switch broke. https://www.amazon.com/MLCS-9080-Bil...switch&sr=8-15Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by filetobeef

what are the differences between the HF and amazon foot switches? both look the same.
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Originally Posted by filetobeef

what are the differences between the HF and amazon foot switches? both look the same.
Reply:I have had a HF one for years on my shopvac. Really handing when running the milling machine. Keep the nozzle at the tool and the mess off the floor. I hate bending over to clean the floor.
Reply:I wish I had a belt sander for evening up diagonal cuts on square tubing.  I usually torch cut them, and I never seem to get the edges to match up perfectly.
Reply:I have a HF foot switch on my Milwaukee Porta Bandsaw with a SWAG stand which has been working for many years. The one thing I didn't like about the foot switch was where the cord came out (on the side). I took apart the foot switch and made the cord come out next to the plug outlet (much better now!).
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[QUOTE]Lis, I noticed that you had a dentist's exam lamp up in the corner of your photo.  Do they use 110v or 220v?  If 110v, I might try to talk my dentist out of his if and when he replaces if.
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Lis, I noticed that you had a dentist's exam lamp up in the corner of your photo.  Do they use 110v or 220v?  If 110v, I might try to talk my dentist out of his if and when he replaces if.
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Originally Posted by farmersammm

I wish I had a belt sander for evening up diagonal cuts on square tubing.  I usually torch cut them, and I never seem to get the edges to match up perfectly.
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Originally Posted by Lis2323

110v shortfuse. It was a dual head unit which I separated and fabricated new mounts for.  Here is the other unit on another bench.
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Originally Posted by shortfuse

OK, thanks.  I'll hit him up on my next tooth visit.
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Originally Posted by Lis2323

When I go I always grab a couple of these anti-spatter applicators.

They give them out FREE !  

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Originally Posted by bigb

I got this one a few years ago and fitted it up with some high quality Zirconium abrasives and it does an awesome job of squaring up tubing ends on the belt, very easy to keep the tubing plumb and up against the guard plate. I use it to square up cuts on ABS pipe too, you'd think it would load up the belt but it doesn't. It just wads up the plastic on the edges of the pipe into a hairball where you can clean it off with your thumb nail.
Reply:Thanks for the information, guys. It is really useful!
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Originally Posted by Shootr

I can see how a belt grinder would be handy in my shop, but the cost of a good one + space limitations had me daydreaming again.
Reply:I will wait for photos of your work
Reply:Where did you buy it?I have some of the cheap foot switches.  Canadian so maybe the same as HF, maybe not.Absolutely not a mercury switch.With the restrictions on mercury, you will never see them on new made equipment again.The foot switches are the stupid simple cheap and common as grass micro switches.


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Originally Posted by 12345678910

...The foot switches are the stupid simple cheap and common as grass micro switches.