Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
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Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
My wife wants to know what to get me for Christmas.
If you had the choice of a 1" x 42" Shop Fox OR a Norse 2" x 42" .... which would you choose?
Both of these are just over a couple of hundred smakers so I guess I want to get the best bang for the buckeroo.
What do y'all think?
1x42 or 2x42 ?????
OR..... do you have a better suggestion?
Ole Santa is listening....
If you had the choice of a 1" x 42" Shop Fox OR a Norse 2" x 42" .... which would you choose?
Both of these are just over a couple of hundred smakers so I guess I want to get the best bang for the buckeroo.
What do y'all think?
1x42 or 2x42 ?????
OR..... do you have a better suggestion?
Ole Santa is listening....
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
I'd go 2" width. You can always stick with the HF 1" sanders for smaller work if needed.
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Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
COOL....
The 1 x 30 is what I am using now.... And, you are right, it ain't goin' no where.
Thanks Glenn!
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Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
I have a 1 X 42, a 2 X 72 and a 4 X 36. I also have a 2 X 42 attachment for the 4 X 36.
I definitely prefer the 1" belt for detail work and sharpening. The 2 X 42 was all right, but it didn't have a good system of dust collection as it was an add-on to the 4 X 36. I stopped using it because of the dust issues. It worked well enough, the selection of belts was limited, I could get a better selection in 2 X 72 belts and they last a lot longer than the 2 X 42.
The price for the Grizzly 2 X 72 has doubled since I bought mine. You will probably be just fine with the 2 x 42 unless you start doing high volume production type work.
True-Grit has the best selection and the best prices for belts I have found for the 2 X 42 sander.
I definitely prefer the 1" belt for detail work and sharpening. The 2 X 42 was all right, but it didn't have a good system of dust collection as it was an add-on to the 4 X 36. I stopped using it because of the dust issues. It worked well enough, the selection of belts was limited, I could get a better selection in 2 X 72 belts and they last a lot longer than the 2 X 42.
The price for the Grizzly 2 X 72 has doubled since I bought mine. You will probably be just fine with the 2 x 42 unless you start doing high volume production type work.
True-Grit has the best selection and the best prices for belts I have found for the 2 X 42 sander.
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Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
2x72 is what I really want (some day)....
Ole Santa just ain't that rich this Christmas. I figure I will get a 2x42 for now and maybe later get my dream sander.
I see there is a Dayton 2x42 that looks pretty nice. I saw a video on youtube where a guy made a better sanding table so he could change belts without taking the stock wrap around table off.
I'm leaning in that direction now....
Ole Santa just ain't that rich this Christmas. I figure I will get a 2x42 for now and maybe later get my dream sander.
I see there is a Dayton 2x42 that looks pretty nice. I saw a video on youtube where a guy made a better sanding table so he could change belts without taking the stock wrap around table off.
I'm leaning in that direction now....
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
Given those choices I’d go with the 2” x 42” sander.
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Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
There's another alternative I forgot about, I saw it at Blade Show West a couple weeks ago, a company called multitool-usa.com puts out a 2" X 36" belt sander attachment that fits onto a bench grinder. If you have a half horse or greater, it would have plenty of power, $229 on sale.The really good thing about it is it has a contact wheel that you can grind on, something they can't do very well on most units smaller than 2 X 72. It also has a 7" disk sander built into it.
https://multitool-usa.com/2-x-36-belt-7 ... ttachment/
This one has a mitre table, metalworking belt & disk starter kit. It comes with some belts some sanding discs and buffing compound. It is $345 on sale, regular $458.
https://multitool-usa.com/2-x-36-belt-7 ... arter-kit/
I saw the unit demonstrated at Blade Show West. It was on a one horse bench grinder motor and that was more than enough power to run that unit. The belt and the disc sides both seem to work flawlessly.
I was impressed with the unit and I especially like the idea of having a contact wheel that you can grind on. I thought they also a version with a larger contact wheel, But if they do it's not on the website.
I was impressed enough with this unit that I still might buy one. I'm so crowded in my shop I almost have to get rid of something in order to bring something new in. I could bolted it on to my one horse Jet bench grinder that stands on a pedestal. It wouldn't take any more floor space than is already used. I think it would work fine for a first belt sander and it would definitely be great as a backup or a second or third belt sander.
https://multitool-usa.com/2-x-36-belt-7 ... ttachment/
This one has a mitre table, metalworking belt & disk starter kit. It comes with some belts some sanding discs and buffing compound. It is $345 on sale, regular $458.
https://multitool-usa.com/2-x-36-belt-7 ... arter-kit/
I saw the unit demonstrated at Blade Show West. It was on a one horse bench grinder motor and that was more than enough power to run that unit. The belt and the disc sides both seem to work flawlessly.
I was impressed with the unit and I especially like the idea of having a contact wheel that you can grind on. I thought they also a version with a larger contact wheel, But if they do it's not on the website.
I was impressed enough with this unit that I still might buy one. I'm so crowded in my shop I almost have to get rid of something in order to bring something new in. I could bolted it on to my one horse Jet bench grinder that stands on a pedestal. It wouldn't take any more floor space than is already used. I think it would work fine for a first belt sander and it would definitely be great as a backup or a second or third belt sander.
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- Meridian_Mike
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Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
Thanks for that suggestion Dale. I never thought about an accessory that would bolt on to a bench grinder. I do have a nice Dayton bench grinder and I think it would work just fine on it.
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Re: Sandy Claws wants to know a decent Belt Sander size
If your grinder is a 3650 RPM model, the Multitool will run too fast.
I put one on a variable speed grinder, but I seldom use it. I have 3 2 X 72 units.
I put one on a variable speed grinder, but I seldom use it. I have 3 2 X 72 units.
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