Overfifty Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 I've pretty much exhausted all the woodworking sites. Can anyone refer me to a _clear_ set of instructions on building a jig for a belt sander so it becomes hands-free? Cheers, Barry. Quote
LarryEA Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Robots are expensive. I've never heard of a hands free jig for a belt sander. Search thru this site. Click here: belt sander jig hands free - AOL Image Search Results Quote
oldhudson Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Like Larry I've never seen a 'hands free' belt sander. Just to be clear, you are talking about the kinds of sanders Larry posted images of, correct? Or are you thinking of a large drum sander like a Performax? Quote
Bendita Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 I just can't let a fellow Canuck fan down, I believe there was a plan in Wood magazine a long time ago just search their index Also if you have a vice it would be simple enough to make up a set of clamps to hold the handle would it not? Go Canucks go Quote
Overfifty Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Larry. Your site, page 1, second row, first image - that's the idea but that jig almost looks store bought. I contracted to a carpenter a few years ago that had a pretty nifty jig, looks like I'll have to give him a call. Bendita - the handle doesn't really lend itself to sitting securely in a vise. Thank you guys. Cheers, Barry. (Go Canucks!) Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 There's been one or so on ssv but it's been a while.Larry's page is getting the wheels turning now ! Quote
LarryEA Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Seems like you want a jig for a belt sander so it becomes hands-free. OH... Now I got it. Basically, you want your belt sander to become a 'bench' sander. No idea, gotta do more searches. Quote
LarryEA Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 I've pretty much exhausted all the woodworking sites. Can anyone refer me to a _clear_ set of instructions on building a jig for a belt sander so it becomes hands-free? Cheers, Barry. Here's your answer..... do a search for.... convert belt sander to bench sander you will go here Click here: convert belt sander to bench sander - AOL Search Results Quote
rjR Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Years ago I made one out of plywood. I basically made a cardboard template for each side of the sander beside the handle. Think --lying upside down in a box; and you get the idea! The belt sticking above the box and a few holding plates added to the box. ---Think like maze pieces that just fit the right places! Make a cardboard one to test the fit with! When it fits perfect carefully make a wooden one. I made it out of heavy scrap plywood. I think I used butterfly nuts and just wrench tightened bolts as set screws! This is 35 or so years ago, so memory is a little fuzzy. It worked well enough to wear out the sander. Hope this helps. If you decide to do this; I will appreciate pictures, Thanks. Quote
Dan Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Try this: Here are the written instructions: http://www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Projects/belt-sander-1.html Another one: http://www.rockler.com/how-to/sanding-jig-belt-sander-benchtop-tool/ browders 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Dan i like it alot!Great digging and find! Quote
Overfifty Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks to everyone. Dan - that's perfect! Quote
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