Homemade Belt Sander gets some paint

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The homemade Belt Sanders is almost done Here are two pictures But go to the link below to see all the newest pictures.  Vernonhttp://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/ Attached Images
Reply:It's projects like this that really make this site great.Excellent project.  That thing is a tank!
Reply:It look terrific, and I'll bet proves to be a terrifically useful tool as well.  Nice job and thanks for sharing, Vernon!
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966It's projects like this that really make this site great.Excellent project.  That thing is a tank!
Reply:Originally Posted by jakeruIt look terrific, and I'll bet proves to be a terrifically useful tool as well.  Nice job and thanks for sharing, Vernon!
Reply:My hats off to you, Vernon, you did a superb job and you can pass that bad boy down to your grand kids.
Reply:Originally Posted by trapperjohnMy hats off to you, Vernon, you did a superb job and you can pass that bad boy down to your grand kids.
Reply:Be proud, nice!
Reply:Originally Posted by frankrenoBe proud, nice!
Reply:That is a very nice piece...You deserve a "Attaboy"...Looks "Factory" but I will bet 10$ that it will last forever..Good job!...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Sweet Vernon.Not much more I can say.You have far more patience & perseverance than I ever will for projects!Again, top job!
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterThat is a very nice piece...You deserve a "Attaboy"...Looks "Factory" but I will bet 10$ that it will last forever..Good job!...zap!
Reply:Simply amazing work!
Reply:Looks like you have built your first and last belt sander, should last a lifetime (or 2 or 3 or...).Sure to make all those who bought cheap chinese machines jealous."The reason we are here is that we are not all there"SA 200Idealarc TM 300 300MM 200MM 25130a SpoolgunPrecision Tig 375Invertec V350 ProSC-32 CS 12 Wire FeederOxweld/Purox O/AArcAirHypertherm Powermax 85LN25
Reply:Originally Posted by wilb1976Simply amazing work!
Reply:Originally Posted by noriteLooks like you have built your first and last belt sander, should last a lifetime (or 2 or 3 or...).Sure to make all those who bought cheap chinese machines jealous.
Reply:Well today I started to design a guard for the belt here is a paper mock up. What do you think or do you have any idea or suggestion. My idea is to build a one pic guard and allow the paper to not hit the guard if it becomes out of tracking. So many people with this type of Belt Sander said the paper eats up there guards Will try to overcome that problem  Also here is my link to the sander:   Thank you Vernonhttp://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/ Attached Images
Reply:Here is the mock guards soon to be in sheetmetal.                                 Vernon
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Dude, you put that kind of work into a mock up?? Anything you put on it will be first rate.Man, you really impress me as one heck of a dedicated guy.Keep at it Vern!
Reply:Building that guard, with the same care and thought as the rest of the machine just puts this project over the top.  I've seen many projects and done a few myself but where they usually fall down is that we are too anxious to put our project to use so things like guards and paint get neglected.I don't need a belt sander myself, already have a General sander similar to yours but I would like to know if you built this from plans or if it is your design?  I am sure some of those here would be willing to purchase plans if you have your own.Did you crown either the sanding belt drive and/or idler pulley?Will you be adding a set of wheels to the base so you can move it around?Really enjoyed this thread, I went back and read all your posts, I liked the base for the hougen drill as well.  The eccentric aligning pins was a brilliant idea, I am sure if I was building one I would have tried welding on bar stock with no adjustment possible."The reason we are here is that we are not all there"SA 200Idealarc TM 300 300MM 200MM 25130a SpoolgunPrecision Tig 375Invertec V350 ProSC-32 CS 12 Wire FeederOxweld/Purox O/AArcAirHypertherm Powermax 85LN25
Reply:Originally Posted by noriteBuilding that guard, with the same care and thought as the rest of the machine just puts this project over the top.  I've seen many projects and done a few myself but where they usually fall down is that we are too anxious to put our project to use so things like guards and paint get neglected.I don't need a belt sander myself, already have a General sander similar to yours but I would like to know if you built this from plans or if it is your design?  I am sure some of those here would be willing to purchase plans if you have your own.Did you crown either the sanding belt drive and/or idler pulley?Will you be adding a set of wheels to the base so you can move it around?Really enjoyed this thread, I went back and read all your posts, I liked the base for the hougen drill as well.  The eccentric aligning pins was a brilliant idea, I am sure if I was building one I would have tried welding on bar stock with no adjustment possible.
Reply:Here's a short video of the Homemade Belt Sander running                                                                Vernon"Link"   to all pictures belowhttp://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:that sure is one hot rod belt sander, awesome job manmiller 330a bp TIGmiller dynasty 200DX TIGmillermatic 185 MIGthermal dynamics cutmaster 101 plasma cuttersnap-on YA5550 plasma cutterhypertherm powermax 30 plasma cutterbaileigh CS225 cold sawetc....
Reply:Great Job! I looked at all your pictures and the only thing I didn't like was the Miami hat.lolI am really impressed with your sander. A lot of work and dedication went into that. I know you will enjoy it.(boomer Sooner)
Reply:Originally Posted by lik2waterskiGreat Job! I looked at all your pictures and the only thing I didn't like was the Miami hat.lolI am really impressed with your sander. A lot of work and dedication went into that. I know you will enjoy it.(boomer Sooner)Holy smokes that's SWEET Vernon!Sometimes I wonder about the effort needed to do these large projects, in this case no question about it, that's first class. Matt
Reply:Originally Posted by turbocad6that sure is one hot rod belt sander, awesome job man
Reply:Originally Posted by Matt_MaguireHoly smokes that's SWEET Vernon!Sometimes I wonder about the effort needed to do these large projects, in this case no question about it, that's first class. Matt
Reply:Well back at it again Built some guards today. Also started on 6x48 Guard Check at the link below to see all of the progress.   Vernonhttp://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/ Attached ImagesHomemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Zap is right, that baby will outlast any factory built belt sander. (Is that Miller Blue?  )Just ribbin' you, it's purty quiet too!Very Nice Job,Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Originally Posted by BruceZap is right, that baby will outlast any factory built belt sander. (Is that Miller Blue?  )Just ribbin' you, it's purty quiet too!Very Nice Job,
Reply:Very keen piece I like ithe beef in it.  This is an excellent thread, thanks for sharing.   My little bitty Delta 1" sander has a  well designed guard for the vertical belt. You might  take a looksee at one for ideas. enjoy,Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Well here the belt guard not done yet but it is shaped out of metal. I will fit it to the machine and cut a port in the bottom for grinding dust to exit out the rear. the guard will be cut to go in so the outside is even with the outside cover.                                                                              Vernon Attached ImagesHomemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Homemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Just showing some parts of the machine just incase someone can't see the link.Homemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Homemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Homemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:If there is any part you would like to see I will be glad to post that part for youHomemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Well the weather is good again So back to work in the shop here's some picture of the guard I worked on today a little tig and alot of sanding      Vernon Attached ImagesHomemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Well back on the sander Saturday and made the bottom guards. Added the switch into the front guard.                   Vernon Attached ImagesHomemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:Looks like an amazing quality machine.  Good work Vernon! Someday....
Reply:I know this is an older thread, but are the drill marks on the upper pulley for balancing?  How did you balance it?
Reply:Friggin' sweet machine...mister man. How many manhours and dollars...if you don't mind me asking? That is world class American made machinery! POVERTY...is the Mother of InventionMillermatic 211Millermatic 140Miller Thunderbolt XLArcOne 100STS inverter w/TIGThermal Dynamics 38XL Victor Oxy/AcetyleneJancy Slugger Holemaker IIJet 5x6 BandsawNever enough time & sleep.