Disc Sander Build - Overview Video

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

Check out the disc sander I built!

[video=youtube;/TNAoJYRbnUY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/TNAoJYRbnUY[/video]

 

[Jesse Smith]

Nice. I gave up on trying to find a deal on a 9" face plate on ebay, and am going to end up getting the same plate you got, I think. Actually I'm still debating on the flat face vs. the 1° bevel.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nice. I gave up on trying to find a deal on a 9" face plate on ebay, and am going to end up getting the same plate you got, I think. Actually I'm still debating on the flat face vs. the 1° bevel.

If you need to go across center (long work) you may want the 1 degree angle. Otherwise, flat is nice and, uh, flat.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

Very timely for me. I am about ready to pull the trigger. No need for a work rest for you?
I've never used a disk yet, so don't know exactly how I will be using it. But I am thinking the 1 deg bevel on the plate, but will probably end up getting one of each.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Good video.

One comment is to watch where the dust and grit are going. You have another VFD very close to that path. This can allow junk to accumulate in the fins and make it overheat.

Also, the VFD for the disc grinder is sitting flat on the table top in the video. This isn't optimum, as the cooling fins are designed to be vertical so the heat can dissipate. Right now they are dissipating back into the electronics...which isn't the best idea. Mount the VFD on a vertical bar of steel like an "L" bracket. Probably won't ruin anything since the grinder won't run for long periods at a time, but proper installation is always a good idea,.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

Good video.

One comment is to watch where the dust and grit are going. You have another VFD very close to that path. This can allow junk to accumulate in the fins and make it overheat.

Also, the VFD for the disc grinder is sitting flat on the table top in the video. This isn't optimum, as the cooling fins are designed to be vertical so the heat can dissipate. Right now they are dissipating back into the electronics...which isn't the best idea. Mount the VFD on a vertical bar of steel like an "L" bracket. Probably won't ruin anything since the grinder won't run for long periods at a time, but proper installation is always a good idea,.

Thanks! Good call on those VFD's, I had just installed the grinder and the VFD will be mounted upright and out of the way. Those cost way too much money to leave in a dust path.

I'm going to hook up the dust collector in the corner too, I have been re-arranging my shop and it is a huge mess.

 

[HSC ///]

just an FYI, I found a 9" steel flat disc on ebay that I bought for about $70 with a 5/8" bore. I checked the runout and it's true within a few thousands.
I also found that you can try a Shopsmith 12" steel disc, but I have not checked the runout on this one.

you can get a new one here from Shopsmith or their are several on ebay as well. They also have a 5/8" bore
I just got one off ebay for under $45 total

https://shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/sandingdiscpartslist.htm

 

[Jesse Smith]

just an FYI, I found a 9" steel flat disc on ebay that I bought for about $70 with a 5/8" bore. I checked the runout and it's true within a few thousands.
I also found that you can try a Shopsmith 12" steel disc, but I have not checked the runout on this one.

you can get a new one here from Shopsmith or their are several on ebay as well. They also have a 5/8" bore
I just got one off ebay for under $45 total

https://shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/sandingdiscpartslist.htm

I deinitly want a 9" so I can use my own paper on it. I've seen a couple on ebay, but can't see biding more than $50 since I can get a brand new Beaumont for $83.