12" Disc sander – 2

In the first session for this project we made the motor disc, with that done next job is to make the sander disc.

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Cutting the sander disc on my homemade 14″ bandsaw.

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Now over to the belt & disc sander.

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For larger stuff I made a extension table.

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It simply slides on and is held down at the front edge of the sander table with a clamp block.

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The usual method is to pin the centre with a clout onto another piece of plywood. Lightly clamp one corner to pivot as needed, nudge up to the sander disc and slowly turn down to the line.

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Same for the motor disc…back soon.

Author: AlanM52

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