Homemade Belt Sander gets some paint

[1969 Vernon]

The homemade Belt Sanders is almost done Here are two pictures But go to the link below to see all the newest pictures. Vernon



http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/

[joedirt1966]

It's projects like this that really make this site great.

Excellent project. That thing is a tank!

[jakeru]

It look terrific, and I'll bet proves to be a terrifically useful tool as well. Nice job and thanks for sharing, Vernon!

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by joedirt1966

It's projects like this that really make this site great.

Excellent project. That thing is a tank!

Thank you very glad to share this And can't wait to show it all done I would quess 350 lbs heavy like a tank lol Thank you Vernon

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by jakeru

It look terrific, and I'll bet proves to be a terrifically useful tool as well. Nice job and thanks for sharing, Vernon!

Thank you for the comments My pleasure to share with everyone I'm sure it will be very Handy machine in my shop Thanks Vernon

[trapperjohn]

My hats off to you, Vernon, you did a superb job and you can pass that bad boy down to your grand kids.

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by trapperjohn

My hats off to you, Vernon, you did a superb job and you can pass that bad boy down to your grand kids.

Hey John,
Hope it last my life time after than could care less lol Thank you Vernon

[frankreno]

Be proud, nice!

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by frankreno

Be proud, nice!

Very proud Thank you Frankreno
Vernon

[7A749]

Sweet Vernon.

Not much more I can say.

You have far more patience & perseverance than I ever will for projects!

Again, top job!

[zapster]

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!

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by 7A749

Sweet Vernon.

Not much more I can say.

You have far more patience & perseverance than I ever will for projects!

Again, top job!

Thank you real had a great time building this project. Will have to find a new one soon Thanks Vernon

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by zapster

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!

Thank you and that bet is a sure thing Built to last what I was shooting for
Vernon

[wilb1976]

Simply amazing work!

[norite]

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.

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by wilb1976

Simply amazing work!

Thank you So glad the end is near Can't wait to use it
Vernon

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by norite

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.

That is the best part "MADE IN THE USA" Thank you Vernon

[1969 Vernon]

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 Vernon


http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/

[1969 Vernon]

Here is the mock guards soon to be in sheetmetal.
Vernon

[7A749]

Dude, 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!

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by 7A749

Dude, 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!

Thank you like the mock up can see all the sizes and the look of things Still not sure but I think its close to what I'm looking for. Will study it and decide. Sheet metal next
Vernon

[norite]

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.

[1969 Vernon]

Originally Posted by norite

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.

Hello,
Yes like to fully complete the project before using it. No plan built from the heart/brain.
Maybe when done will make a set of plans and will let you know at that point. The mag drill base is one of my favorite tools real handy. Work great. thank you Vernon

[1969 Vernon]

Here's a short video of the Homemade Belt Sander running
Vernon

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"Link" to all pictures below
http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/

[turbocad6]

that sure is one hot rod belt sander, awesome job man