Home built 2" x 72" belt sander project

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Re: Home built 2" x 72" belt sander project

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Thanks Jeff!
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That sure looks like it's coming along nicely!
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Meridian_Mike wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:05 pm Well..... it has been a while but I did find a few hours yesterday to start assembly of my belt sander.
I didn't take a lot of pictures but maybe if y'all want to try it, I can at least answer questions.....
Here is most of the pieces I started with......


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I got a few pieces like the wheels and such from Origin Blade Maker.....

First thing I did was assemble the frame plates and set the hole for the tool arm so it would move in and out easily with as little slack as I could build in.



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Then a good bit of work slipped on by before I took another picture....
I set up the pulley shaft and bearings, and put on the belt drive wheel.
I set the location for the upper wheel and bolted it on the upper tension arm.
I also set up the platform for the motor.


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The next parts I put on were the backing plate and wheels and the mounting bracket for the platen.
SO..... with all the wheels in place, I had to load a belt on to see what this contraption was gonna look like....


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I made a bracket for the tension piston and got it welded in place. My drill battery died so I figured it was time to call it a day.
Well on my way to having a "sure 'nuff" 72" belt sander!!


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More to come when I can get back out there and finish up....
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Wow, ::woot:: , you have done some work, very impressive.
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Re: Home built 2" x 72" belt sander project

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cudgee wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:11 am
Wow, ::woot:: , you have done some work, very impressive.
Thanks!!

I hope I get a few minutes back in the shop this weekend so I can finish it.....

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Meridian_Mike wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:05 pm
cudgee wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:11 am
Wow, ::woot:: , you have done some work, very impressive.
Thanks!!

I hope I get a few minutes back in the shop this weekend so I can finish it.....

:D
Hope so, and we all want to see some of your work. ::nod:: ::tu::
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Have you anything to update on this project, Mike?
I have started collecting a few parts to make a 2x72 myself, and am very interested to see how yours turns out!
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Reverand wrote: Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:55 am Have you anything to update on this project, Mike?
I have started collecting a few parts to make a 2x72 myself, and am very interested to see how yours turns out!
I haven't done a lot. I have been out is the yard with my wife helping her so no updates.
I did get my tool rest cut out. I have to get it bolted in place next. I will make sure to get some pics when I do.

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