Let's see your DISC SANDERS!

[macgee]

Well, I stand corrected. The table raising is done by a rack gear, but there is also a cable that must go to a counterweight inside the pedestal. Appears to be pretty simple, attaches to the table, goes over a little pulley next to the motor, then to the inside of the pedestal where I assume there is a weight hanging. Meant to take a pic of the pulley, but I forgot.
Jim

Today I was at a friends shop who has a 16" Apex and his has the cable system as well but no the rack & p. gear; he just loosens the lock and the lifts up or push down on the table to move it, there's no crank. It's a 2:1 purchase system and the weight inside the column/stand must be pretty big to counter balance the table so easily.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

On my 20" Grizzly the cable is attached to a a block of metal which is tapped for a 1/2" blot. The bolt goes through the base from the bottom into the column and onto the block. Tightening the blot increases the tension on the cable.

 

[fred d]

To the point where this is my next tool acquisition

I, like many am Challanged for space, and funds.

I have thought of building one from an old table saw. This would only give me the disc part.

Found a steel disc on Amazon that can be added to a table saw for about $30

Saw a video on YouTube where a guy cut out a 10" round board and glued 60 grit on one side and 120 grit on the other and installs it on his table saw when needed. I usually don't want to spend the time and effort to make something like this work. I like to just use and go


I think I really want the disc/belt combo unit.
I am Not the type to buy a underpowered over priced unit from a box store.
Have been scouring the CL adds hoping to find a older unite that was built to last. But within my price range. Maybe needing some repair.
Anyone have any luck at estate auctions or garage sales on things like this?

As always, looking for suggestions solutions to solve this dilemma
Thanks

 

[Alchymist]

To the point where this is my next tool acquisition

I, like many am Challanged for space, and funds.

I have thought of building one from an old table saw. This would only give me the disc part.

Found a steel disc on Amazon that can be added to a table saw for about $30

Saw a video on YouTube where a guy cut out a 10" round board and glued 60 grit on one side and 120 grit on the other and installs it on his table saw when needed. I usually don't want to spend the time and effort to make something like this work. I like to just use and go


I think I really want the disc/belt combo unit.
I am Not the type to buy a underpowered over priced unit from a box store.
Have been scouring the CL adds hoping to find a older unite that was built to last. But within my price range. Maybe needing some repair.
Anyone have any luck at estate auctions or garage sales on things like this?

As always, looking for suggestions solutions to solve this dilemma
Thanks

See post #7 - $20.00 off craigslist, + a little elbow grease and paint.

 

[jakemac]

Look for something like this :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Dunlap-Craftsman-4-X-36-inch-bench-top-belt-sander-103-08011-/221769403708?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a27c8d3c

 

[macgee]

Macgee, you wouldnt happen to have some pictures of how the table lowering cable is routed? I just picked up a sander in pieces and need a bit of help on that part to get her put back together. Thanks in advance for any help.

As requested, albeit a little late.

Cable to counter weight for table for 20" & 16" Apex disk grinders.

 

[sponfit]

Beautiful. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Whiskeymike]

I have a grizzly 9" with 28" belt combo.use it mostly for sanding aluminum, some steel, occasionally wood. It work decent with good quality abrasives.

Aluminum dust is a real hassle. Has anyone built a down draft table for a disc sander? I've been thinking about buying an extra table, drilling suction holes, and welding up a chute to connect to shop vac.

Why is a larger disc better beyond a larger surface for larger items? Is there a speed/torque benefit.

 

[ez-duzit]

Disc size limits work size. A larger disc allows you to work a larger surface.

 

[Jack Olsen]

To the point where this is my next tool acquisition

I, like many am Challanged for space, and funds.

I have thought of building one from an old table saw. This would only give me the disc part.

Found a steel disc on Amazon that can be added to a table saw for about $30

Saw a video on YouTube where a guy cut out a 10" round board and glued 60 grit on one side and 120 grit on the other and installs it on his table saw when needed. I usually don't want to spend the time and effort to make something like this work. I like to just use and go


I think I really want the disc/belt combo unit.
I am Not the type to buy a underpowered over priced unit from a box store.
Have been scouring the CL adds hoping to find a older unite that was built to last. But within my price range. Maybe needing some repair.
Anyone have any luck at estate auctions or garage sales on things like this?

As always, looking for suggestions solutions to solve this dilemma
Thanks

I got my 1-hp Harbor Freight unit (48-in belt, 9-in disc) on sale, with the 20% coupon added to that. It's one of the only Harbor Freight tools left in my garage, but it's been a real workhorse. I've got no plans to replace it.

 

[zkling]

Disc size limits work size. A larger disc allows you to work a larger surface.

Thus the 9" tapered disc is a great solution for the small shop. On a 3450rpm motor it is just as effective as a 20" unit. The cheaper paper makes it even more attractive for the home user. Some day I will upgrade to a 20", but will always keep the 9".

 

[TomB19]

I have a Craftex 12".

I a 6x48 belt sander with a 9" disk. It's a low end King (same as Craftex). From there, I upgraded to a better belt sander but I hardly use either belt sander. I use the 9" disk all the time.

If I were doing it again, I would get that exact disk sander and might not even get a stationary belt sander. Relatively affordable and super useful.

 

[great white tj]

This one gets a work out every week..