If your device doesnt already have a pdf viewer, get adobe reader for free. Later, a sanding station cabinet was made to permanently mount this sander. The point is not so much that i really couldnt afford to buy one whether it be a disc sander or a better car though both would have been a struggle, now and back then the point is that i choose to value things a little different. Because of the way i work, this kind of edge belt sander is one of the tools i rely on most, and i use it in almost all of my projects. This disc sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. Please adjust the dimensions according to the size of your motor. The reason for the extended danger zone in the front and back of the. Do not use this disc sander for other than its intended use. My design was inspired by the planers offered as kits and plans by kuster woodworkers, p. For more information on getting great results when painting mdf, turn to page 15. One big motivation for me is that i love making things. This sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. I then made each of the parts for the sander, starting with part a the base of the sander.
Sanding edges on a 12 disc sander only leave you with 6 of sanding surface before. Just attach the psa side of the conversion disc to a shopsmith steel sanding disc and youll be ready for some quick sandpaper changes and cooler, cushioned sanding with less heat buildup. As i looked around various websites and forums and so on, i found several examples of people making 12 disc sanders. No feed conveyor belt thing but i have no problem just pushing the stock through. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a disc sander, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. The sander features both a belt and a disc sanding surface.
Plan the way that you will hold and feed the work piece for the entire machining. An alternate method of mounting is to fasten belt and disc sander to a mounting board. Oct 21, 2012 building a disc sander cheap and simple duration. Featuring a cast aluminum table and disc guard, this disc sander is a great addition for any craftsman.
I made this disc sander out of scrap that i had lying around in my workshop. Danger zone the danger zone on the mark 7mark v when it is in the disc sander mode extends 3 on all sides of the disc, plus 3 in front and back of the disc. Always wear safety glasses when using woodworking equipment. Make your own diy disc sander page 2 of 2 gotta go do. The board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of sander while in use.
Mini random orbital sander instruction manual 32 mm 1 14 in 8,000 rpm important safety information please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this tool. A small disk sander is a useful and cheap addition to the shop. The pivot pin is just a short length of dowel glued into a hole in the end of the runner. That fact that if folds up is light and portable makes it all the better. Before using the disc sander, read and understand these important safety instructions.
If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a sander, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. Dec 18, 2018 ive finally finished my new edge belt sander table. Specifications belt 1inch wide x 42inches long disc 8inches diameter motor horsepower, 1725 rpm power requirements 115 volts dimensions. Build a drillpowered belt and disk sander ibuildit. This disc belt sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. Disc sander build woodworking, plans, projects and diy.
Any good grade of plywood or chipboard with a 34 minimum thickness is recommended. Thats one of the reasons why the disc is pretty worn. How to make a home made disc sander make a home made disc sander for 25 bucks. On the lathe based disc sander, getting the table out of the way is a simple matter of sliding back the banjo.
Pdf diy woodworking diy drum sander plans download woodworking diy drum sander entry door construction stairs plan woodworking diy drum sander woodshop clamp storage decorative wood ornaments plans for a dog cage roll top desk plans download shopsmith hands on porch swing plans mobile planer stand woodworking diy drum sander video. Midhandle design with soft grip and side handle provides increased balance and relieves user fatigue. Operating instructions and parts manual drum sander. Measure and make a note of the height of the center of the motor shaft. Ive finally finished my new edge belt sander table. This is on my list to do and i ve been checking out several of these here and on youtube. Really nice build and great detail in your plan here. Once youve made that switch, your new sander will need a sturdy platform and sanding table the genesis for this project. The sander should only be used for sanding small amounts of material such as deburring. Response from the instructable has been very positive, and it is currently amongst 21 other finalists, in a tool making competition instructables is running won the top prize weeeha. Option to connect dust shroud to vacuum collection improves work environment. The dwe6041ds 5 inch vs disc sander with dust shroud delivers performance in high torque sanding applications with a 6 amp motor to shorten sanding process.
Changing abrasives is a pain on my stand alone disc sander. Scaled printable plans of many parts in pdf and jpeg, a4 format. What you may not know is that an ordinary bench grinder is easy to convert into a disc sander by simply replacing a grinding wheel with a plywood disk and a. Jul 25, 2016 free homemade disc disk sander, woodworking, free tools, build, make, plans stay safe and healthy. A light switch is mounted in the cover to turn the sander off and on.
The more i thought about things, the more i thought that a twelveinch disc sander would be a good project. In most instances, the main parts of the machine can be made from common steel offcuts found in the average workshop. Find the user manual you need for your tools and more at manualsonline. Constructed of cast aluminum, this disc sander is built tough and its 114 hp motor reaches speeds of up to 1750 rpm to get your job done quickly. The reason for the extended danger zone in the front and back of the machine is the possibility of kickback.
A dedicated disc sander is a useful addition to any shop, but its another tool expense that often falls down the list of must haves until it never gets purchased. The table was slotted for the mitre gauge and it was bolted temporarily to a bench. Build your own belt, drum or thickness sander stay safe and healthy. To begin, i printed the plans and separated the parts drawings from the assembly drawings to work from. The price was a bit of a snag, so i decided to build my own sander. Oscillating edgespindle sander digital pdf plan, oscillating edge. The overall length of the 3 4 mdf base depends on the size of your saw table. Operating instructions and parts manual 20inch disc sander. One part is attached to the conveyor more on this later, while the other half mounts to the base figure 2. A thickness sander is only as good as the mechanism for finetuning the thickness of a workpiece. Basic drum sander instructions this design is based on our drum sander video instructions. Conquest industries, is committed to keeping any and all personal information collected of those individuals that visit our website and make use of our online facilities and services accurate, confidential, secure, and private. We have custom sanders that come specific to every type of sanding application. Support the workpiece adequately at all times during operation.
A cutting tool should be used for removing larger quantities of your work piece. Thickness sander plans these plans are based on pat hawleys thickness sander. I made another video having a closer look at the disk sander. Massive, cast iron table adjusts up or down using hand wheel and precise rack and pinion gearing separate hand wheel controls tilting motion. If you dont want to drill a hole in your workpiece, you can drill a hole in a small block of wood and attach. Sep 15, 2015 pdf diy woodworking diy drum sander plans download woodworking diy drum sander entry door construction stairs plan woodworking diy drum sander woodshop clamp storage decorative wood ornaments plans for a dog cage roll top desk plans download shopsmith hands on porch swing plans mobile planer stand woodworking diy drum sander video printable scroll saw patterns. The plans are in a single pdf file for printing and viewing on every type of computer. If you have a genuine problem with a plan, please contact me at. Unlike some of my other woodworking machine plans, i didnt actually build this sander myself, so it wouldnt be right to charge for them.
Always read the instructions provided before using. No other manufacturer comes close to producing a sander on the same caliber as jet sanders. This discbelt sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and. And i can easily make as many discs as i want for different grits. To determine this, measure from the front edge of the saw table to the back and then cut the base 11 2. Unlike some of my other woodworking machine plans, i didnt actually build the sander, so i dont have detailed construction pictures and instructions.
All you need is a 14 hp or larger 1750 rpm electric motor, a vpulley, switch, electrical cord and scraps of wood. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mini random orbital sander instruction manual 32 mm 1 14 in. A machinist friend and i modified the original idea to. The woodtek 20 disc sander features positive lever control to reverse direction or stop the disc. Disc sanders, drum sanders, horizontalvertical edge sanders, and oscillating and combination belt and disc sanders to cover all you possible needs. Jul 25, 2016 free homemade disc disk sander, woodworking, free tools, build, make, plans. If you plan to paint your thickness sander, youll want to do that now. Consider using a jig made of acrylic to achieve an even smaller gap see image to right. User manuals, bosch sander operating guides and service manuals. The jet model j4002 sander is designed to serve the varying sanding needs of the professional or the home hobbyist. In this third and last video ill make the disc sander. Operating instructions and parts manual belt and disc sander. Please note that i have not built this sander myself, but i know the design works from pats sander.
Jan 04, 2015 an experiment in seeing if i can make a functional disc sander out of a free horsepower motor, and other stuff found laying around the shop. Build this disk sander with parts that are probably sitting around your shop gathering dust. Before using this beltdisc sander, read this manual and follow all its safety rules and operating instructions. Do not use this sander for other than its intended use. It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive. The problem with the motor is that it is only horsepower, which is pretty minimal. This disc sander is designed with the utmost simplicity of construction in mind. Pdf woodworking diy drum sander plans diy free workbench. Specifications belt 1inch wide x 42inches long disc 8inches diameter motor horsepower, 1725 rpm power requirements 115 volts. Pdf woodworking diy drum sander plans diy free workbench plan. Hookandloop conversion disc this hookandloop conversion disc has pressure sensitive adhesive psa on one side and hookandloop hooks on the other. The 18 dimensions are calculated according to the nema 48 14hp motor, and the 24 and 30 dimensions are calculated according to the nema 56 12hp motor. Free disk sander plans build this disk sander with parts that are probably sitting around your shop gathering dust. This height adjustment mechanism is a twopart system.
The base itself isnt all that complicated as you can see in figure 1. An experiment in seeing if i can make a functional disc sander out of a free horsepower motor, and other stuff found laying around the shop. Shop built disk sander straight edge cutting guide tips on using dado blade changing jointer knives drill press foot pedal shop solutions tnuts our other diy outstanding woodworking plans and projects are also available. I designed it with portability in mind, and so i can mount it on almost any kind of workbench.
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