Belt Sander Selection

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Unfortunately I need to acquire a new belt sander. I know somebody getting rid of a Craftsman 4x36, but my understanding they are not suited to knife making. Any suggestions? Can't really break the bank at this point.
 
Get the 4X36 and use it. It will work OK enough to tide you over. You can easily modify it to take 2X36 belts as well.
 
Ok awesome. Price is not too bad and it comes with a bunch of belts. Better than a 1x30 for the time being I am guessing?
 
What's your budget? Northridge just released their mod-e grinder for less than $500. IIRC, you just need to supply your own motor.
 
i made knives on a craftsman 4x36 for years, part time. maybe 50 knives. the plunge lines were terrible because there was no platen edge, it was rounded. but they were functional useful tools. belts dont last long. maybe 2 or 3 knives.
 
I have just started making knives, three in and I have already grown past my 4x36 belt sander.
Although mine is a harbor freight special....it's just about useless.

I there and under $300 belt sander without a disk in the way that is worht it to buy to hold over until I can purchase or build a 2x72?

Sorry to hijack the conversation, I will create a new post if that is what I should do.

Thanks
 
The answer used to be "sears craftsman 2x42 belt sander" but that's not available.

It must still be sold under different names, but I don't know who.
 
If you get the 4 x36 add a piece of 4 inch tile as shown in this photo. This will give you a smoother surface. Also if you cut the sheet metal in the areas on the left and right of where the tile is, it will improve your plunge lines a bit. Not ideal but it will help some. I eventually got rid of the small rest also. It got in the way more so than it helped. At least for me.

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I think the "new" Sears 2x42 is branded as Dayton, don't know the pricing on them.
 
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