I’ve finally finished my new edge belt sander table. Because of the way I work, this kind of edge belt sander is one of the tools I rely on most, and I use it in almost all of my projects. As you can see, it’s simply a portable belt sander that’s been rotated and attached to a table.
With things the way they are with the economy, more and more woodworkers are looking to get the most use out of the tools they already have, which is why I created this simple base fixture that transforms a standard portable belt sander into a small horizontal benchtop sander. “Use a square rule to ensure that the sander is completely level, if it isn’t save some wood scrap to prop up the end until it has leveled out. To build the fixture, start by cutting out a base plate from 1/2″ or 3/4″ plywood or MDF that’s 14″ wide and 6″ to 8” longer than the length of your belt sander. Set your sander atop the base plate with the open side of the belt rollers facing up, and position the belt platen parallel to the long edge of the base.
Over at Humus Workshop, Spanish maker Román Palma created a three-position stand for a handheld belt sander that makes the tool much more versatile without taking up a lot of room. The belt sander can be installed and removed quickly using two bolts. Mounting the sander makes it easy and safe to shape small pieces while taking advantage of the fast material removal that makes a belt sander desirable in the first place.
belt sander table plans Related Question:
Can you turn a belt sander upside down?
It’s possible to clamp a belt sander upside down and freehand your finish carpentry tweaks, but you’ll probably get better results if your sander is firmly and reliably attached using a sanding stand.
Will a belt sander flatten a board?
A belt sander can remove material in a hurry. With the right tips and techniques, you can use this common tool to quickly flatten glued up panels. No matter how careful I am when gluing up a large, solid-wood panel for a project, the joints between the boards never seem to end up perfectly flush.
When should you use a belt sander?
What are Belt Sanders? Belt sanders are multiuse tools. They are commonly used for trimming to a scribed line (photo), sanding very rough surfaces, leveling surfaces (like a replacement board in a hardwood floor) and freehand rounding and shaping.
How do you sand a wooden table top?
Sand the table, beginning with the coarsest-grit sandpaper (100 grit) and sanding in the direction of the wood grain. Next, sand the table with the 150-grit paper, and finish by sanding with the 220-grit paper. Wipe the surface of the entire table using the tack cloth.
What is a corner cat finish sander?
Model: #P401 RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Corner Cat Finish Sander, a great solution for smooth, swirl-free finishes for your sanding projects. This tool features a unique shape that allows sanding in tight spaces while delivering 11,000 orbits per minutes (OPM) for efficient stock removal.