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Egads! I don't think I've ever tried grits that low sir..
I defer to your experience and may need to open my grit range.
Grits that low, that's for initial work only I presume. Like new razor...

I was mistook,, I got their 1" belts, They do carry 4x36, but not in the higher grits sadly.
Maybe Mcmaster Carr has em.
I would imagine their 220 grit 4" would be a good metal remover if you kept...

Just an FYI.
Can get really good belts for it at Lee valley as well I believe. I have their trizac and 1k belts on my rig and am happy with their performance.

Been working on my 7 day set so figured I'd shoot a little video of the rig in operation so those considering building their own had some visual aids.
Cheers.

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This is the sander I built. Used a keyboard sliding tray mechanism flipped upside down as the linear support for the rear roller. Gives me the ability to slide between 30-72" belts.
Driven by a dc...

+1, but I am sad that their auto section has shrank so much over the years. Inevitable I guess, but it's not what it was before the internet. Used to carry EVERYTHING one could need for car repairs....

Thanks for the feedback Neil. Maybe the drive is different, and a good warning for something to check I was not aware of.
I never did a thread on my own belt sander rig per say but did take a few...

I soo did that with my old belt sander and b and d workmate. :beer2:

No prob's, I don't think its in the flyer, hence why I posted..
I get emails for things I am eyeing when they are coming on sale again. Handy feature, once I set it up.
Course by the time this came...

Just a heads up, will be on sale May 1-7 for half price.
$99 CDN. Not a bad little unit for scales and general sanding.
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Cheers.