New 2"X72" Belt Sander

[Cbucket]

I've wanted a new 2"x72" belt sander for a while, but at over $1,000 minimum it wasn't happening any time soon.

So I built my own! So far it works pretty good, for the $150 I have into it.

 

[wjcgasser]

I think a belt sander would be a handy peace of equipment in a shop,I used the neighbors to angle grind an ls exhaust manifold to roll it into the block to clear the steering box I think I’m going to build one to, when I get time yours looks good

 

[Burgerman]

Looks great Cb. Nice work. [P

 

[Old Iron]

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[Dr Crankenstein]

Tell us more. Three wheels look alike. What are they from and what's the larger drive wheel from? Inquiring minds need to know!

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[DozerII]

Yes more info is required. [cl[cl

 

[BillM]

That looks slick, nice job on the build. I'd like some more information as well!

 

[kenny c]

Me 4[S[S[P

 

[Cbucket]

So far it's been working better then I thought it would.

The plans I found on the internet, sorry no link, but there is lots of them available.

The 3 Idler pulleys are actually 2 1/2" skateboard wheels, mounted on 5/16 bolts.

The main drive pulley, came from Original Blade Maker in Oregon. Since I had a slow speed motor, (1750rpm) it needed a 5" drive pulley.

My motor is a little under powered, its a 3/4 hp I had kicking around, I recommend at least a 1hp, bigger if you wanted.

 

[Tripper]

Kool... thanks for sharing! [cl

BoB

 

[soltz]

I like how you think [cl
Looks good too