Hi folks,
I've been in lurk mode a while, waiting for the dust to settle from the
various trolls, etc.
But once again I need to dip from the fountain of knowledge here in "The
Wreck".
I have been using a Craftsman 4"x24" belt sander (and putting up with the
constant need to re-adjust the tracking) for taking the top dirt encrusted
layer of rough sawn lumber that has more than it's share of grime before
sending it through jointer/planer.
The platen has finally worn out, and I don't want to use it any longer. It's
probably 18-20 years old, anyway.
I read through a long list at Google on posts relevant to "which should I
buy" and as usual came away confused.
Bosch and Porter-Cable held the lead (The 405 is nice, but out of my league,
Lew).
Bosch has a frame and other goodies and the PC is accessory shy.
Bosch had at least one negative post that claimed it had to be repaired a
number of times (could this be the exception to the rule?).
AEG and others are too expensive and I'm not likely to run one for hours on
end. I won't be grinding fiberglass and it is unlikely that I'll use it on
metal, ever!
Variable speed seems to be in the "better to have it and not need it than
need it and not have it" class, any real world additions?
I look at 4x24 because it is unlikely I'd need to hold the big boy up for
vertical or overhead work, and I have a large box of belts that size in many
grits. And as was stated many times, the bigger footprint makes for a more
stable "ride".
Input welcome, PLEASE.
Tom
Hi Tom,
I have a Bosch (Model ???) 3 x 18 variable speed that I purchased at
the borg for about 60 bucks about 6 years ago. I have used it on
everthing from smoothing rough cut stock to preparing a deck for
refinsihing. I would definitely recommend the variable speed, if only
to reduce the chances of sanding gouges in softer woods.
No problems or complaints thus far, just a good reliable belt sander
that I would recommend.
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On rough-sawn stored outdoors I just use a wire brush. Easier, less noisy,
> and works well. I would suspect you could easily get into a tradeoff
> position with embedded preexisting grit and newly added using a belt sander.
>
> When I get the stuff green and fresh, I just store it indoors (garage) and
> it stays very clean.
>
> "Thomas Bunetta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:3f324652_4@newsfeed...
>
> > I have been using a Craftsman 4"x24" belt sander (and putting up with the
> > constant need to re-adjust the tracking) for taking the top dirt encrusted
> > layer of rough sawn lumber that has more than it's share of grime before
> > sending it through jointer/planer.
Thanks for your reply, George.
I have a substantial amount of old growth cherry and walnut stored indoors
for a few years that wasn't always under cover...
It had been stacked out doors in an area that got a lot of blowing sand and
grime.
These boards run from 4" wide to 10"+ and up to 12' long... a BUNCH of
wire-brushing <G>
Tom
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On rough-sawn stored outdoors I just use a wire brush. Easier, less
noisy,
> and works well. I would suspect you could easily get into a tradeoff
> position with embedded preexisting grit and newly added using a belt
sander.
>
<snip>
>
I like my PC. Always thought the bosch was a brute. Being a small guy,
even the PC is enough to give me a work out.
--
Young Carpenter
"Save a Tree, Build Furniture"
"Thomas Bunetta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3f324652_4@newsfeed...
> Hi folks,
> I've been in lurk mode a while, waiting for the dust to settle from the
> various trolls, etc.
> But once again I need to dip from the fountain of knowledge here in "The
> Wreck".
> I have been using a Craftsman 4"x24" belt sander (and putting up with the
> constant need to re-adjust the tracking) for taking the top dirt encrusted
> layer of rough sawn lumber that has more than it's share of grime before
> sending it through jointer/planer.
> The platen has finally worn out, and I don't want to use it any longer.
It's
> probably 18-20 years old, anyway.
> I read through a long list at Google on posts relevant to "which should I
> buy" and as usual came away confused.
> Bosch and Porter-Cable held the lead (The 405 is nice, but out of my
league,
> Lew).
> Bosch has a frame and other goodies and the PC is accessory shy.
> Bosch had at least one negative post that claimed it had to be repaired a
> number of times (could this be the exception to the rule?).
> AEG and others are too expensive and I'm not likely to run one for hours
on
> end. I won't be grinding fiberglass and it is unlikely that I'll use it on
> metal, ever!
> Variable speed seems to be in the "better to have it and not need it than
> need it and not have it" class, any real world additions?
> I look at 4x24 because it is unlikely I'd need to hold the big boy up for
> vertical or overhead work, and I have a large box of belts that size in
many
> grits. And as was stated many times, the bigger footprint makes for a more
> stable "ride".
> Input welcome, PLEASE.
> Tom
>
>
>
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I second George's response. I have sanders take too much off of the material
I want to keep. I have used a combination of hand wire brushes, and rotary
fiber (or wire, depending on what I'm up against) brushes to take off just
the " undesirable" crud layer.
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"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On rough-sawn stored outdoors I just use a wire brush. Easier, less
noisy,
> and works well. I would suspect you could easily get into a tradeoff
> position with embedded preexisting grit and newly added using a belt
sander.
>
> When I get the stuff green and fresh, I just store it indoors (garage) and
> it stays very clean.
>
> "Thomas Bunetta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:3f324652_4@newsfeed...
>
> > I have been using a Craftsman 4"x24" belt sander (and putting up with
the
> > constant need to re-adjust the tracking) for taking the top dirt
encrusted
> > layer of rough sawn lumber that has more than it's share of grime before
> > sending it through jointer/planer.
>
>
On rough-sawn stored outdoors I just use a wire brush. Easier, less noisy,
and works well. I would suspect you could easily get into a tradeoff
position with embedded preexisting grit and newly added using a belt sander.
When I get the stuff green and fresh, I just store it indoors (garage) and
it stays very clean.
"Thomas Bunetta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3f324652_4@newsfeed...
> I have been using a Craftsman 4"x24" belt sander (and putting up with the
> constant need to re-adjust the tracking) for taking the top dirt encrusted
> layer of rough sawn lumber that has more than it's share of grime before
> sending it through jointer/planer.
Oh yeah, you can get those horribly stiff-bristled "natural"scrub brushes
like they had in the military, if you want. They'll clean a lot, and fast.
Sometimes you can even find them handled as garage brooms. Else, what you
choose.
Don't get a belt sander, get a couple of planes.
"Thomas Bunetta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3f336fba_4@newsfeed...
> Thanks for your reply, George.
> I have a substantial amount of old growth cherry and walnut stored indoors
> for a few years that wasn't always under cover...
> It had been stacked out doors in an area that got a lot of blowing sand
and
> grime.
> These boards run from 4" wide to 10"+ and up to 12' long... a BUNCH of
> wire-brushing <G>