Years ago I bought a 10" bench top disk sander. I also made a simple jig for
my hand held belt sander to use it on the bench. Basically just 2 clamps to
hold it on a board. Both have served me well over the years, but I think I
want a more versatile belt sander.
You guys keep coming with good options for my recent tool acquisitions, so
let's try a combination disk/belt sander. Toss out some ideas for a choice
or at least what features I should be looking for.
The one thing I should add is that whatever I get will be stored under the
workbench and brought out when needed. A 50 pound unit with a cast iron
base is probably not the best option for me.
Thanks!
On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 7:10:45 PM UTC-5, G. Ross wrote:
> DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > Years ago I bought a 10" bench top disk sander. I also made a simple jig for
> > my hand held belt sander to use it on the bench. Basically just 2 clamps to
> > hold it on a board. Both have served me well over the years, but I think I
> > want a more versatile belt sander.
> >
> > You guys keep coming with good options for my recent tool acquisitions, so
> > let's try a combination disk/belt sander. Toss out some ideas for a choice
> > or at least what features I should be looking for.
> >
> > The one thing I should add is that whatever I get will be stored under the
> > workbench and brought out when needed. A 50 pound unit with a cast iron
> > base is probably not the best option for me.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> Get one with a dust collection port. Two of mine have it, the third
> (a Grizzly) does not. So I only use it for sharpening.
>
> --
> GW Ross
Thanks. My current disk sander as a dust port. It certainly is a big help.
DerbyDad03 wrote:
> Years ago I bought a 10" bench top disk sander. I also made a simple jig for
> my hand held belt sander to use it on the bench. Basically just 2 clamps to
> hold it on a board. Both have served me well over the years, but I think I
> want a more versatile belt sander.
>
> You guys keep coming with good options for my recent tool acquisitions, so
> let's try a combination disk/belt sander. Toss out some ideas for a choice
> or at least what features I should be looking for.
>
> The one thing I should add is that whatever I get will be stored under the
> workbench and brought out when needed. A 50 pound unit with a cast iron
> base is probably not the best option for me.
>
> Thanks!
>
Get one with a dust collection port. Two of mine have it, the third
(a Grizzly) does not. So I only use it for sharpening.
--
GW Ross