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Title: belt sanders ???
Post by: karrow on July 17, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
wanting to buy a belt sander for the shop and was wanting info on what size to get. i was thinking 4x36 or 6x36. i will be using it for shaping limbs and whatever else may come up. just curious on price where to look and what size is needed for the hobby bow maker. thanks
Title: Re: belt sanders ???
Post by: HMlongbow on July 17, 2011, 07:59:00 PM
try grizzly.com for an economical priced item you can't beat it.  I would go with the 6x80 edge sander and that would be all you need.
Dave
Title: Re: belt sanders ???
Post by: huntingarcher on July 17, 2011, 08:37:00 PM
x2 on grizzly.com.Quility shop tools easy on the price.Repair parts as well,remember a large sander will do small stuff better than a small sander does large stuff.
Title: Re: belt sanders ???
Post by: Mike Taylor2 on July 20, 2011, 08:13:00 AM
Forget the little 79 dollar ones at Lowes.  Spend a few bucks.
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Post by: BowPlinker on July 20, 2011, 08:20:00 AM
Harbor frieght is where I got mine.. been working good for year and a half now,, was on sale i think $50 bucks
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Post by: Eric Krewson on July 20, 2011, 08:35:00 AM
If you have the room in your shop a 6x48 is the one I recommend.
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Post by: snag on July 20, 2011, 02:11:00 PM
I'm with Eric on this. I bought a good used one from a cabinet maker. It will last me the rest of my life.
Title: Re: belt sanders ???
Post by: rbbhunt on July 20, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Get a 6 x 48.  I have a 4 x 36 and it is just too short too often.