SOLVING my BELT SANDER problem!

I need to solve my belt sander problem! How many belt sanders does a woodworker need? Especially one that doesn't often use them! One of them has got to go, and one of them needs to be re-purposed to function as a replacement for my disc sander. Let's do it!

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[kempshott]

I have the same Bosch sander. There are two threaded holes on the top (yours are clogged with sawdust so you may not have noticed them!) so you could have just bolted through the back of the jig and maybe not needed the clamps.

[EECCtv]

I have this exact sander and use it for the same purpose, but I always mounted it into my vice with a bit of bodgery. This project will be extremely useful to build. Great video, thank you

[DavePawson]

Same belt sander, I bodged mine years ago, clamped to the desk.
Your (design as you go) seems much more elegant - posh too with dust extraction!
Thank you.

[Dickie]

Good plan if you have a belt sander and want to use it freehand or stationery.

Little tip for when you need the adjustment you showed using washers. Epoxy putty is great for this application, simply protect the toolside with cling film and the putty will happily mould itself around any irregular shape and bond to most materials.

[ChrispHarding]

Nice to see the focus not on "more tools = better" I like projects like this - and have also gotten rid of lesser used tools, and finding ways of making the ones I do have work better for me.
A lathe can make a good disc sander in a pinch!

[FernsDad]

I have done exactly the same thing with the exact same clamps - you are not alone! The images made them look bigger than they actually are.

[wrinx]

Great idea - I have a seldom used belt sander which could be re-purposed in this way - thank you!

[stephenwillis]

I think those clamps that you can maybe use longer bolts to get more travel? Love these little projects there awswome !

[SRG-Learn-Makers]

You have to but tons of IEC connectors (the compute PSU ones) an shorten the cables of your tools. It changed my life. I saw Mr.Hornberger do it with fancy ones but is really expensive, IEC works beautifully and cheap. Even better is that some powertools have really good cables, those are the one you buchit to make your extenders.

[PaulRansonArt]

Very neat set up. I'm just loking at getting the very same belt sander. 😃😃😎😎

[aarondubois]

a number of years ago, on an older youtube account i no longer have access too i commented and recommended turning an old treadmill into a fantastic panel sander. i have yet too see that come t e be hahaha.

[allthegear-noidea]

Simple and effective. One man’s bodge is another man’s innovation 😀

[neilarmour]

I've been wanting to do something like this for years with my belt sander.... the only thing I use it for nowadays is to sand the dinging room table once every 6-7 years, so I can't permanently build it into a jig, but it would get so much more use mounted with a table. Never thought to use toggle clamps. Will give this a go thanks!

[BischBaschBosch]

Nice solution there bud. I see now why you were following my sander exploits. 😂 For that bosch sander ( and the blue version) there is actually a bench mount and angle fence/table available for it - just so folk know like. Another good thing about these Bosch ones is there's also a sanding frame for it (keeps it flat on large surfaces). They're more than the sander costs mind. All adds up to making it a decent versatile bit of kit.👍

[torque]

The Bosch one is great, I don’t have a thicknesser so it’s essential for using pallets for me.
Belt sander with a rubber stick is a killer combo. Got me out of so many difficult builds where a plane was overkill but an orbital was just not enough.

[puddinggeek]

Excellent video as always. You can’t beat a bit of bodging to get the job done, it i good to see some mistakes/ struggles along the way. Keep up the great work.

[hansdegroot]

Great belt sander stand. I never look what brands of tools somebody is using. When I saw a dark green sander, I thought it was Parkside (the brand I have)
Don't compare yourself to others. You are you and you are doing great. Just look back and compare yourself with your less experienced you .

[melissabreedlove]

Love this idea! I don’t have this belt sander but this video definitely makes me think of doing something for what I do have.. as I don’t have a disc sander and have currently been looking to purchase but am struggling to justify spending money..

[deelirious]

I loved this project and the struggles you say you have… you get there anyway, via botching, via undoing… you always end getting there or learning lots to get there next.