Homebuilt Pipe Sander

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Having done miles of pipe rail over the years, I always dreamed of having a "real" pipe sander but was always shocked by the prices. I always get by with my trusty Makita 9031...but it just doesn't like pipe much. So, not wanting to re-invent the wheel, I decided to retofit my 9031 with a homemade pipe sander kit. Not wanting to harm or permanently alter my old friend...I made it so that I could change it over in less than a minute with just a screwdriver. The only alteration to the Makita was 2 small tapped holes. And of course, I had to buy some 1x 30" belts at 3 for 5 bucks at HD.Anyway, it works like a dream and cost me a total of only $60 for the additional roller and bearing. As a builder of many homebuilt tools, I'm fairly proud of this one. Have many more photos and specs if anyone is interested. Attached ImagesPOVERTY...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.
Reply:Nice mod!But where did you get the black lower arm and spring kit?- MondoMember, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:Originally Posted by MondoNice mod!But where did you get the black lower arm and spring kit?- Mondo
Reply:That looks sharp. How far does it wrap the pipe?Tim Beeker.
Reply:Here's a quick "action" pic. It works better than I ever imagined it would. Of course, the 9031 only has a 5 amp motor so you can't go too crazy with pressure. But at $60 versus $1600....it's the balls.   Will post more pics later. Attached ImagesPOVERTY...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.
Reply:That is impressive, good job.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Awesome build my friend,  I use a ton of tube in my projects and I will be copying this.  Thanks for the pics of it.
Reply:Thanks...I'll throw on some better pics and specs this evening.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.
Reply:I made a similar tool few years ago. I made mine permanent though because I used a cheap ryobi for power. I would not have cut up that makita either. I would highly recommend the ryobi for conversion, it was cheap and the design lent it self to modification easily. I like how yours has the open side on the front, mine being on the bottom can be a problem in tight spots.http://weldingweb.com/showpost.php?p...&postcount=133 Attached ImagesLast edited by fortyonethirty; 02-10-2013 at 01:41 PM.Ian TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:Sweet beltsander mod! Yea...I had explored using a beltsander but mine is a humongous Craftsman so I sought other avenues. The prob with using  the 9031 though, is that it's $200 + so buying it just to convert may be prohibitive to most. But if you have a 9031..you don't have to wreck it and switchover takes less than a minute. Plus this thing really gets into the nooks and crannies. Also, it'll take 1/2" belts for the pipe crotches.  Attached ImagesPOVERTY...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.
Reply:those are both pretty cool, ive got to make one now....i seen the real metabo one the other day at the pawn shop....and it was still a whopping $600 Attached Images        thermal arc 252i  -  millermatic 350P -   miller XMT, cp300ts, 30a 22a feeders, buttload of other millers, handfull of lincolns, couple of esabs  -   Hypertherm 1250 G3