Cleaning the flashing after the bandsaw cut
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Cleaning the flashing after the bandsaw cut
Would a higher RPM metal working belt sander/grinder work best or are the lower speed woodworking ones sufficient? I've been using a 4.5" grinder at 12k rpm with 40 grit and it works ok but I want to upgrade. Curious to everyone elses setup.
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I really like mine. I start with 36-50 grit on the flashing and then 80-150 for finish work close to the edge. $200 at Home Depot and a lifetime warranty.
I really like mine. I start with 36-50 grit on the flashing and then 80-150 for finish work close to the edge. $200 at Home Depot and a lifetime warranty.
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Re: Cleaning the flashing after the bandsaw cut
angle grinder can be run with router speed controller to reduce RPM. To my experience 4.5" inch grinder feels like underpowered if RPM reduced. Better option IMO 5 or 7 inch disc Sander.summitskier wrote:Would a higher RPM metal working belt sander/grinder work best or are the lower speed woodworking ones sufficient? I've been using a 4.5" grinder at 12k rpm with 40 grit and it works ok but I want to upgrade. Curious to everyone elses setup.
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I'm cheap...
If you don't have access to an oscillating spindle sander, then a sanding drum in the drill press with the drill press' pulleys setup for speed, then it's a great alternative. It will wear out the paper pretty quick as it doesn't oscillate though... But until I'm doing enough building to justify an oscillating spindle sander, I'm going to continue using the drill press.
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like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOHN-Ski-Mainte ... 5425874%26
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOHN-Ski-Mainte ... 5425874%26
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skimann20 wrote:like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOHN-Ski-Mainte ... 5425874%26
nice. why they so rare around here btw it looks like 3 phase motor on the machine
another option woodworking edge sander those not so rare and often pops up on Craigslist. In non-production environment with dust collection work good. Used my "new to me" today for the first time with very good results
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I assuming you using handheld belt sander. In those belt short and get bad rather quickly if used as edge Sander.Idris wrote:Just a belt sander clamped to a solid table, 36 grit in mine at the moment, will have to look into an oscillating sander in the future, the belt sander goes through belts quick.
I got an idea you might want to try.
Simplest way use two identical sanders clamps to the table and run long belt between two of them, build pad in the middle. Use one sender as a motor and another one for belt adjustments. Or take one sender apart and spread the components. if works you can use 80 inches long belt ....much less problems. Longer even better
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