SOLVED: How do I change the belt on a Craftsman 3″x21″ – Fixya. Loading…. Oops :Please try again.
You’re in luck if you are still waiting after almost 7 years… I just took one of these sanders almost completely apart earlier today and can tell you exactly how to do it. To remove or install the sanding belt, push the front pulley towards the back of the sander until it locks in the compressed position. When you pull it, the tensioner is released from the locked position and the sander is ready to use.
Just a quick how to for those that have the Sears Craftsman 3 inch Dustless Belt Sander model 315.11750 on how to change the timing belt if you don’t know how to already. Once you take that out, you can now remove the timing belt cover and get to the timing belt. Yes there’s a bearing in the spindle, see…. Also you see that larger gear/pulley in the center of the timing belt area, you need to get some lube under it to it’s spindle.
how to change belt sander craftsman Related Question:
How do you put a sanding disc on a sander?
To attach a hook and loop sanding disc to your sander, face your sander upside down and simply place the surface of the disc – which has the tiny loops – on the backing pad, and employing pressure, press both surfaces together.
How would you do surface sanding on a stationary belt sander?
For surface sanding using the stationary belt sander, place the table in a horizontal position. Curves can be sanded on the open end of a stationary belt sander when the table is in a horizontal position. Disc sanding should never be done freehand.
How much wood can a belt sander remove?
As mentioned earlier, abrasive belts can only remove a certain amount of stock dependent on grit size. With a three-head sander you can run a grit sequence of 100-150-180 and remove approximately 1/32 inch in one pass.
What size belt does a Craftsman belt sander use?
Attach Craftsman’s 4 x 36-in. Sanding Belt, 50-Grit to your belt sander to produce a smooth and professional-looking surface on wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass and more.
What is the disk sander used for?
The Disk Sander is used to smooth materials such as woods and plastics. It is also used to remove small amounts of waste material. It is a dangerous machine if safety is ignored.
Why won’t my sandpaper stick to my sander?
Orbital sanding pads won’t stick if debris or tears in material are present. To replace the hook and loop / Velcro pad: Simply remove the three screws on bottom of sander to replace pad. Here is a link to a replacement pad. Apparently everyone one else is just experiencing worn out sanders or sandpaper disc’s.
When should I change my sanding disc?
You should change your sandpaper when it gets too clogged by the material you are sanding or if the abrasive side is too worn down to smooth out your surface. If you have noticed that you have to apply much more pressure or it takes too long to work, you should substitute your sandpaper.