me belt sander arrived today, mates

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It took a bit of time, two months or was it three, but me belt sander finally arrived...my cheapie from Harbor Freight, 1 X 30. I paid more for various belts that have been sitting around than I did for the bloody sander.

So now I need to set this up in my garage somewhere and start making concave edges...
 
You can make any kind of edges you want!

Read the safety thread.


You know, there is a lot written about husbands and wives "sharing" interests. Perhaps you could set it up in the kitchen? Be lovely to have a common hobby.

? :rolleyes:
 
Congrats Cognitive! Just watch your knuckles .. those sanders can bite.

Time to go make things smaller....


Convex, concave? They're all the same. :D I'm going to create a new edge design, and call it conclude.

And then I will patent it, and paint it black, and call it "Tactical Conclude," and then I will sell it to Cold Steel.

~ :confused:
 
I have a Sears belt sander. It was reconditioned and cheap. The belt goes round and round. I would have like more open space, ( the area where the belt is not supported by any structure.) and have used it to reshape handles.


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Bamboo said:
I'm going to create a new edge design, and call it conclude.

And then I will patent it, and paint it black, and call it "Tactical Conclude," and then I will sell it to Cold Steel.

~ :confused:
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:eek: :rolleyes: :grumpy: :p ;) :D
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man i'm wanting a belt sander too-what did you have to give for the sander and the belts you needed?? :eek: :) :eek:
 
I'm in the process of modifying my 1 X 48 Rockwell to slow it down. The thing I always disliked about it was it ran MUCH too fast to feel comfortable and in control. First I switched the pulleys; put a 2" on the motor and a 6" on the drive shaft for the belt. Still too fast. An old knife maker friend came by the other evening and took one look and nailed the problem. It came with a 3250 RPM motor. Why, I don't know. I just ordered a 1725 RPM from H. F. and we'll see what happens. I'll probably bring it to the Khon in Dayton in May, so you can all try it out and report back on whether it's worth the trouble. I'd like to be able too count the grit grains as they go by :D
 
If you're going to be grinding a lot of stuff, a respirator might be a worthwhile investment... :)

You can get the half-face 3M ones for about the same price as (if not less than) the HF belt grinder.
 
I bought the respirator (here somewhere...havta find it), and I'll wear safety goggles that I use when shooting at the range. Probly wear a shirt also :eek:

I paid $30 for this. The belts were *lots* more money, about $100 total, including belts and miscellaneous supplies, including the respirator and stuff.

Kismet, I am in serious doubt that my wife would be all that interested in sharpening as a hobby...and if I tried to use this sucker in the kitchen, well...interesting idea :D
 
Protect yourself any way you can.
An air filter running in the shop while grinding horn, antler and tropical woods, etc.not a bad idea.
Running the grinder in the kitchen - A REALLY BAD IDEA! Toxic dust in food... Ahrghhh! :barf:
 
Bri in Chi said:
Running the grinder in the kitchen - A REALLY BAD IDEA! Toxic dust in food... Ahrghhh! :barf:
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Admit it Bri...his wife *paid* you to say that, didn't she?

;) :D

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I've sometimes wondered about wearing a showercap or hat while grinding, I always get dust in my hair and I smell it for the rest of the day. That sharp metal smell gets old fast.

A full face shield is a must since I got a metal sliver in my eye.

I dont have a real respirator, I've just been using carpenters dust masks.
 
Jebadiah_Smith said:
I dont have a real respirator, I've just been using carpenters dust masks.
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Far betterthan nothing...<cough>

:footinmou :cool: :)

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Please let us know what you think of the gizmo. I've been less than impressed with some HF stuff, but if it gets the job done with minimal cussing...
 
Jebadiah_Smith said:
I've sometimes wondered about wearing a showercap or hat while grinding, I always get dust in my hair and I smell it for the rest of the day. That sharp metal smell gets old fast.

A full face shield is a must since I got a metal sliver in my eye.
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Yeah, my dad got to have his cornea planed after a rusty fragment of metal wandered its way around his eye protection when he was using a grinder. He was not pleased.
 
FallingKnife said:
Please let us know what you think of the gizmo. I've been less than impressed with some HF stuff, but if it gets the job done with minimal cussing...
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I have a little HF belt grinder, and I think it works okay. Then again, I have used nothing of quality to compare it to. :footinmou
 
I guess a full face shield will be my next purchase before firing up this baby.


Thank you for alerting me to this necessity. I am rather in love with both my eyes and wish to keep them for as long as possible :)
 
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