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    For years I had a Wilton 2" x 42" belt sander/Disc sander that served me extremely well for making scales and wedges. It was a workhorse. Comes with a platen. Eventually the motor burned out on me and the tracking wheels needed replacement but it took probably 4 years of daily use and abuse. I still miss it and the only reason I never replaced it is because I have my variable 2" x 72" speed belt grinders with all the accessories.

    They are still being made by Jet. It's the J-41002. Worth saving up for. Buy once but buy wisely.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maximilian View Post
    ...Buy once but buy wisely.
    Thanks Max - just the input I needed from everyone! I decided to go with the Wilton/Jet 2". The reason is I really like the ability to twist and turn the scale material and I think this will also allow a little metal finessing as well. The 8" disk may be more useful than the 6" on the one I use now (won't be less useful!). ...and I figure if Maximilian like it, then it must be proven with scales. It doesn't rule out more toys though....
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    Get your belts at supergrit or trugrit.com.
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    I use a 1" belt sander to sharpen my knives. I have an 80/600/800/1000 grit belts and a leather belt with crox on it. It will get any knife hair popping sharp in 2 minutes. I can sharpen every knife in my house in less time than it takes for most folks to sharpen one...and remove far less metal in the process.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heespharm View Post
    I have something like this and Sometimes I put double sided tape on the bottom and attach the scales to that and use it to save my fingers

    1 gallon paint stir stick. Every time I go to Home Depot they give me a couple... well ok, at least they don't stop me at the door.

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    Heespharm, sorry for being late on the pictures. Like I said nothing fancy at all. I use Rock Maple with 5/32" dado. I use 5/32" so it still gives me 1/32" for final sanding with 220 & 400 grit so I finish at 1/8" scale

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    2 small pieces of Dbl sided tape to hold the piece of scale that needs to be thinned. You don't need much just enough to keep it from falling off the jig when you set it down or pick it up. the tape can be removed from the Jig by rubbing with your thumb

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    Scale attached and add color chalk to each end of holder. Color will show if you get to close. If you check when you get close to even with holder you will not even need a color tattle tail.

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    I hope this helps to explain it
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    I dunno why I never thought of something like that.... Oh yeah because that's genius

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    Not genius at all, you may just need a little more Redneck outlook
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    Ill concur with Max, you pay for what you get, and also go with the suppliers for belts he mentioned. Very good deals.

    I also use a 2x72, mine is homemade but serves it purpose quite well. Works for scales and blades alike.

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