adverse effect from humidity

[marekz]

good day, I recently moved into my shop. it is in a large barnish sytle room away from the house. The only thing i have left to do is put the ceiling boards up. As of now it is completely covered from the elements except for the varying humdity here in Georgia. What bothers me is the way my grinder is running/and or sanding belt. I have tried a few diiferent belts and although each one seems fine- there is a skip skip skip everytime i try to work a handle or a blade.the sound it makes is a click click clicking sound when used. Im wondering if the belts are being effected. I ordered a ceramic platen to see if that helps.--thanks marekz

 

[Frank Niro]

I imagine the noise is from the belt lap coming around. Perhaps they were running in the opposite direct before the move? I would hope that if you leave them hang for a while they will even out . It's possible the belts are softer so the lap is harder and provide a harder spot in operation. Frank

 

[DanGraves]

I find high humidity effects the way my belts run and if it is a j-flex it will curl up into itself which makes it a grip to put on the belt grinder. Once they are on the grinder I let them run for a little while and it helps. Maybe dries them out a little.

 

[marekz]

thanks-marekz

 

[Burl Source]

During wet weather my stationary belt sander/grinder will make the thumping sound and my disc grinder paper will cup and separate away from the disc. After I use the sander awhile it corrects itself. I believe Dan was correct when he said running dries them out. Another option would be a portable home dehumidifier. I run one of those in my storage area. Cost me about $100 and change for a pretty good one. Surprising how much moisture it pulls out of the air.

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

Yes, summer humidity changes things. I figure about an extra two hours on each batch of beef jerky. Paper is much more likely to jam in the printer. Spray down the non-stainless when grinding or it will rust from the moisture in the air. None of these are problems during the dry winter months.

 

[marekz]

During wet weather my stationary belt sander/grinder will make the thumping sound and my disc grinder paper will cup and separate away from the disc. After I use the sander awhile it corrects itself. I believe Dan was correct when he said running dries them out. Another option would be a portable home dehumidifier. I run one of those in my storage area. Cost me about $100 and change for a pretty good one. Surprising how much moisture it pulls out of the air.

Im sure adding a ceiling will help. The air just seems to hang in the shop. I plan on putting a ceiling fan in there as well..When i do get the ceiling up - i will most likely get a dehumidifier. Howz the weather in Oregon this time of year?? thanks-marekz