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Title: Sanding belt in band saw
Post by: acollins on January 31, 2017, 06:09:00 PM

Has anyone used a sanding belt on there band saw. Just curious if it will work for a beginner. Or would I save a lot of time and hassle by just purchasing a sander.

Thanks

Title: Re: Sanding belt in band saw
Post by: macbow on January 31, 2017, 07:05:00 PM

Think it would be too much troublemwith the guides.

Belt sanders are a,good,investment.

Title: Re: Sanding belt in band saw
Post by: scrub-buster on January 31, 2017, 08:38:00 PM

Check your local craigslist for used belt sanders.

Title: Re: Sanding belt in band saw
Post by: Eric Krewson on February 01, 2017, 09:59:00 AM

One of those harbor freight 1" belt sanders is a mighty handy tool. I use mine mostly for muzzle loader  metal work but I could see were it would be great for shaping a selfbow riser or tip overlays.

I got mine from Grizzly but it is identical to the Harbor Freight model. You can catch them on sale for a cheap price. They are not a high quality tool but serve their purpose.

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Title: Re: Sanding belt in band saw
Post by: acollins on February 01, 2017, 03:15:00 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: Sanding belt in band saw
Post by: Wagstaff on February 01, 2017, 07:39:00 PM

This Combo Belt sander does a lot of work for the price. Good tool for a beginner.  

 https://m.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-5-Amp-Benchtop-Sander/3163789