Homebuilt 2" Sander

Johnwright

Johnwright

Wannabe machinist
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A while back, Ray (rdean) posted about his 1" sander built from a cheapo HF grinder. I was suitably impressed and told him that I too would like to put one together. I started with a 20 something year old electric chainsaw that my father-in-law had passed on to me. Owning a nice Stihl gas powered saw, the thing had Been sitting in a storage build from day one. I removed just about everything to do with the chain drive and using my 9X20 lathe, I turned some 6061, building up an adapter to a 2" wide pulley. I then turned some acetal (Delryn) for the other 2" pulleys, putting a crown on one. After using some aluminum angle and flat, I pretty much unashamedly copied Ray's design.

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very nice job--I especially enjoy seeing unneeded parts used in the fabrication of a new machine----it keeps the cost down and utilizes good supplies we keep----Dave
 
You are welcome to the design or the idea and great work on your sander. I try to reuse or re purpose when ever I can.

Ray
 
brino said:
Hey John,

Great idea on motor re-use!

I may have to find a cheap used electric chainsaw and "unashamedly" copy from you.
I'm thinking of a little finger sander for cleaning up in tight areas......like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Makita-9032-4...&qid=1435076362&sr=8-1&keywords=Finger+Sander

Thanks for sharing your build.

-brino
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No, No, I was gonna build one of the long narrow ones.....yeah, that's the ticket, It was my idea, yeah, I just didn't say so! Seriously, I would love to have one, maybe after I go to HF next time for the cheapo parts. Thanks guys, this project was fun, now off to the next one.
 
Top thinking sir ,well done!
Love to see re purposing of anything but a tool is a real bonus.
Grahame
 
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