Disc / Belt Sander

[GarageEnvy]

I've used several of the combo machines in primarily woodworking. The pieces I was typically running were ribs for wood boats which were long and needed a consistent bevel. The only one I thought was decent was an old powermatic unit. However, I prefer a dedicated belt and a separate disk sander. And yeah I know, why don't we all just go out and buy the best of everything. Look for an old used powermatic combo deal.

 

[woody 73]

I've got a Delta 1" x 42" belt / 9" disc combo. I've had it for years and it works well, but I use the belt sander mostly. The thing doesn't have enough HP to really push the disc sander well enough for my taste. It's one of the handiest tools to have in a machine shop or fab shop. I think it was about $100.00 bucks when I bought it. BTW, the Delta is "tool free" if you don't count adhesive remover.

If money is no object, get a Kalamazoo. Pricey, but stout and domestic made. Really nice heavy duty machines.

http://www.kalamazooind.com/products/belt-sanders/

I have the Kalamazoo 1X42 bet sander and I like it very much!

 

[mrbreezeet1]

the size you need depends on what you are going to be doing
small stuff needs a smaller machine that medium stuff
you can do small stuff on a medium sized machine, but sometimes its a little more dangerious.

do you have a tablesaw?
if you do that make a disc sander disc that can be put into the tablesaw
I have one and it works great. got by that way for many years and the nice thing is that you will have a nice large table surface to work with.

for a belt sander (edge sander type) I have one of the RIGID oscillating spindle/belt sander.
this is a great machine for $200. I highly recommend it

I picked up a c-man belt disc unit for $50 off craigslist and other than being a bit dirty looked hardly used


bob

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Thats Funny.
I picked up the same sander on craigslist for $40.00, but with out the stand.
IIRC these sanders were about $300.00 at sears about 15 years ago.

 

[Keep]

After fighting with the 1x42 Grizzly while doing metal work, I kept an eye on local classifieds. I stumbled onto this and I am a happy camper:

I also picked up a 12 inch direct drive as well.

The 1x42 has been moved to the woodshop where I hope it fares better.