Home built 2" x 72" belt sander project

[Meridian_Mike]

Thanks Jeff!

[glennbad]

That sure looks like it's coming along nicely!

[cudgee]

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....

Wow, , you have done some work, very impressive.

[Meridian_Mike]

Wow, , 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.....

[cudgee]

Wow, , 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.....

Hope so, and we all want to see some of your work.

[Reverand]

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!

[Meridian_Mike]

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.