Models for grinding HSS Lathe Tools

[mickri]

Mikey Is this the type of craftsman belt sander you suggested I look for? https://santamaria.craigslist.org/tls/d/craftsman-belt-disc-sander/6717421350.html.

 

[mikey]

Yup, I bought that Dayton, I put better belt on it, have not updated the platen and will have to carve out some pot metal to put coarse belts on as there is not enough clearance. That said for the $150 I paid it beats the USA built Kalamazoo 1 inch belt sander I have by a mile. I have been busy around the farm so shop projects have taken a back seat. Over all I am happy with it for the money.

Best Regards
michael

Glad to hear it. Hope you are well, Mike.

 

[mikey]

Mikey Is this the type of craftsman belt sander you suggested I look for? https://santamaria.craigslist.org/tls/d/craftsman-belt-disc-sander/6717421350.html.

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That is an older model 1/2HP, 1" belt sander. They are getting really hard to find. The chassis is very similar to the more modern, weaker versions and I'm pretty sure the parts from a 2" model will fit it. Sears still sells parts for the 2x42 so I would consider buying that thing and swapping in the wider 2" wheels. Then you'll have a really good belt sander for cheap!

 

[mickri]

The only problem with this belt sander is that it is about 250 miles from me. I will get to within about 60 miles when I go to my daughter's for Thanksgiving. If it is still for sale I might have time to drive there. I will keep looking for one. Although I do like my bench grinder. It is doing the job so far.

 

[danny12]

As others have already stated, I am very thankful for this thread.

Thank you Mikey!!

I do have a question. Does anyone make a 2x72 belt that will grind carbide.

Thanks Danny

 

[mikey]

You're welcome, Danny.

I assume you mean brazed carbide. As far as I know, there is no belt that will grind that effectively; you need a silicone carbide wheel for that. Inserts can be sharpened on a diamond wheel.

 

[danny12]

Thanks Mikey,
that is what I thought but I have been wrong before. Lol

 

[mickri]

I am going to look at a delta model 31-350 belt sander over the Thanksgiving weekend. It is a 1x42. Anybody have any experience with one of these belt sanders?

 

[mikey]

It will work but the belt is a bit narrow. I prefer the 2" belts myself. Just my druthers, though.

 

[mickri]

I don't know what the asking price is on the delta. It is in an antique/consignment store that I have been in before. And the only picture doesn't help much either. It may be worthless junk and or priced out of this world.