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The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: fatoftheland on March 14, 2015, 03:20:02 PM

Title: Bench sanders for metal
Post by: fatoftheland on March 14, 2015, 03:20:02 PM: Hello all,
I am looking at bench sanders like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TERRATEK-BELT-SANDER-Bench-Sander-4-Mitre-Belts-and-6-Disc-sand-sanding-375W/161586275932?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D62be847427a04b3bb042e09d57dd2fdc%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D400815446563 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TERRATEK-BELT-SANDER-Bench-Sander-4-Mitre-Belts-and-6-Disc-sand-sanding-375W/161586275932?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D62be847427a04b3bb042e09d57dd2fdc%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D400815446563)
Are they any good on metal.
Thanks
Jon
Title: Re: Bench sanders for metal
Post by: mechman48 on March 14, 2015, 03:32:57 PM: I have the Clarke version from Machine Mart ( usual disclaimer ) & I have used it on wood, Brass, Aluminium steel, with the belt as supplied, so in answer to your question.. yes.

George
Title: Re: Bench sanders for metal
Post by: Arbalist on March 14, 2015, 03:39:25 PM: I use a modified Record BDS250 for tool sharpening and stock removal. It takes six inch wide belts normally but I've fitted an easily removed Auxiliary platen to use 2" belts. I also fitted a table for using the belt. Poor old bench grinder doesn't get much use now!

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee286/Arbalist/_IGP2936.jpg)
Title: Re: Bench sanders for metal
Post by: vtsteam on March 14, 2015, 05:15:25 PM: Very nice mods Arbalist! :thumbup: :thumbup: :clap: :beer:
Title: Re: Bench sanders for metal
Post by: Davo J on March 14, 2015, 07:05:44 PM: I tried to use one for steel but it was not up to the job and under powered for steel.
I ended up buying a proper linisher to do steel for around $500 from memory.
Title: Re: Bench sanders for metal
Post by: Arbalist on March 14, 2015, 09:58:44 PM: Quote from: vtsteam on March 14, 2015, 05:15:25 PM
Very nice mods Arbalist! :thumbup: :thumbup: :clap: :beer:

Thank you. One of the potential problems with these machines is that they are often fitted with a soft graphite coating on the platten. This can cause rounding over on steel parts like tools. It's easily peeled off the platten though so I replaced it with some 1/8" mild steel sheet.
Title: Re: Bench sanders for metal
Post by: BaronJ on March 15, 2015, 07:07:40 AM: Quote from: fatoftheland on March 14, 2015, 03:20:02 PM
Hello all,
I am looking at bench sanders like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TERRATEK-BELT-SANDER-Bench-Sander-4-Mitre-Belts-and-6-Disc-sand-sanding-375W/161586275932?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D62be847427a04b3bb042e09d57dd2fdc%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D400815446563 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TERRATEK-BELT-SANDER-Bench-Sander-4-Mitre-Belts-and-6-Disc-sand-sanding-375W/161586275932?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D62be847427a04b3bb042e09d57dd2fdc%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D400815446563)
Are they any good on metal.
Thanks
Jon

I have one of those ! In my opinion they are rubbish and not worth buying. The motor on mine is supposed to be 300W but the slightest pressure and it stops the motor. Also all the rollers are made from plastic. Save your brass and make one that will do what you want it to.