12" by 6"x48" Sander need info

[SundownIII]

davinci,

He'll be hard pressed to build a tilt mechanism that's better than that found on the Grizzly machine I mentioned.

Check out that item on the Grizzly site. Both tables tilt and LOCK firmly in place at any angle.

That Grizzly, with a 60 gr belt is a "metal eatin beast".

Also has a pretty good dust collection system built in.


A good belt sander can be great for tweaking a 45 deg angle on a frame. Ever tried taking off 1/16" with a bandsaw/chop saw/dry cut saw? Easy on a belt sander properly set up with a mitre gauge. Need a 46deg angle? No problem.

[davinci2010]

I've heard a lot of good feedback on Grizzly tools. I have a whole host of woodworking tools as well as metal working tools. The woodworking guys I talk to like theirs as well. I might have to give them a try.

[BC Iron works]

i have the grizzle sander too great machine

[Vernon]

Most of the commercial models have tables that tilt as well. With the mitre gauge that would give you dual bevel capabilities. From the looks of the machine so far, you could design a table tilt and lock that is way better than what's on the store bought models.

My goal is to tilt the table Hopefully I can build a better mouse trap This sander was more work than I first thought. Hope to get it done soon "Real soon"!!! Thanks everbody Vernon

[Pass-N-Gas]

On my 9x12 Dayton brand

The disc table is 6 x 10, the belt side is 6x10 they both have a dovetail slot in them for the miter gauge and they both tilt.. Like previously posted make it whatever your needs require..

[Vernon]

On my 9x12 Dayton brand

The disc table is 6 x 10, the belt side is 6x10 they both have a dovetail slot in them for the miter gauge and they both tilt.. Like previously posted make it whatever your needs require..

Found a sander today I measured the table 14 3/4" by 7 9/16" I will make it 8" by 15" Thanks for all the help guys Vernon

[Blondie_486]

Bob nailed. Make it as big as you want.

What is that machined slot for? securing grinding jigs? I have seen some setups like that for knifemaking. The jigs are used to keep angles even and such things.

What do you plan on doing with that grinder? Such a wide belt is definitely not for knifemaking!

Mikel

Usually the milled slot is used to accommodate a miter gauge such as you would find or use on a table saw. Basically for making accurate angles.