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24Dave
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Post by 24Dave »

I like to use this little hand held belt sander for any situation like sanding a little flash off. You can hold this sander on edge pretty easily in one hand. I use it quite a bit and it is more compact and cheaper than a larger tool on a floor stand.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cabl ... /203162805

Yikes, just saw these were discontinued so I ordered a back-up for $114
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Post by mammuth »

Nice find, thanks. Anybody knows similar machines which you can get outside US? I found just one from triton, dont know about this brand and quality. looks little bit cheapish but for under $/€ 100 not much to loose

http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB/Produc ... ders/TCMBS
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Post by SHIF »

24Dave wrote:I like to use this little hand held belt sander for any situation like sanding a little flash off. You can hold this sander on edge pretty easily in one hand. I use it quite a bit and it is more compact and cheaper than a larger tool on a floor stand.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cabl ... /203162805

Yikes, just saw these were discontinued so I ordered a back-up for $114
Discontinued? Too bad, these are great little tools. Been using mine for years to do precision sanding, like feathering core thickness to match tip filler perfectly.
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Post by 24Dave »

yep SHIF discontinued, but still widely available.

mammuth, I have large Triton planer, it is a beast, runs smooth and has had no issues so far.
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Post by mammuth »

Cool Dave. The small triton is quite cheap, here in EU around €70. Got one for 37€ (Amazon - cosmetic damage) ... nothing to loose :)
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Post by mammuth »

Got the little Triton. Nice small machine, especially for the price. Dave i will think about you doing my nxt boards, my arm will be happy with 2kg lighter machine :)

Only thing on these small machines, you feel the glued part (hump) of the sanding belt more then with a heavy machine.

I wonder if its better to use belts for wood or for metal. Need to try.
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Post by 24Dave »

Huh, I haven't noticed that at all with the belts I have been using. There are probably better belts out there with smoother joints than what you have right now.
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