2015年7月14日 · I adjust the tracking screws to level the idler drum to where I can just slide the sanding belt onto the idler drum before pressing the knob latch to release the spring tension. There is a sawdust session #12 Tuning up the Shopsmith Belt Sander on rebuilding the belt sander that is excellent if you decide to disassemble the belt sander.

The belt sander MUST be unplugged from its power source before per- forming any adjustment, maintenance, or repair procedure, with the excep- tion of belt tracking and crowning. DO NOT rely solely on the power switch. Belt Drive System The abrasive belt on Shopsmith Belt Sander revolves on two drums—a drive drum and an idler drum. The drive ...

2008年3月1日 · I've sanded large radial curves on the platen side just as many do on the disk sander. The most complex pieces I did on the Belt sander are Queen Anne legs. The belt sander with a 150 grit belt would be wonderful for jewelry boxes. For smaller round items, the Belt Sander has a spindle that allows you to put on a sanding drum.

2021年12月3日 · Connected to a DC3300 the dust collection on the belt sander is ok but not great -- in other words like every other Shopsmith power tool. After a sanding session, particularly using coarse grit, there will be dust collecting on the surfaces of …

2014年6月7日 · Shopsmith Academy - SS112 Belt Sander Tuneup My newly-acquired sander is a 1983 model mounted on top of a non-mobile plywood cabinet. I'm not keen on the cabinet, but for now I'll leave it alone. It houses a 1/2 horsepower 1750 RPM Dayton motor and power switch.

2024年11月21日 · The Belt Sander has been around since 1955, 20 years before your Belt Sander was made. There hasn't been a lot of changes to the Belt Sander since it's introduction. One change I would recommend is upgrading the Dust Chute to the 2-1/2" Dust Chute from the original 1-1/4" Dust Chute yours would have come with when new, if it hasn't been done ...

2024年10月29日 · The good news is current parts even if changed can work in the older Belt Sander. In the Manuals & Information section is a PDF copy available to download of the book Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone. Chapter 19 beginning on page 231 is about the Belt Sander. 10 pages of Belt Sander information you may find helpful.

2022年7月4日 · I have completed rebuilding my 80s era Shopsmith belt sander and have turned it into a precision tool sharpening station the equal of any Tormek setup, at about 1/4 the price. I rebuilt the machine using new lower power drum bearings, removed the upper idler drum bushings (oillite bearings) and replaced with four 5/8x13/16x1/2 needle roller ...

2008年12月11日 · The earlier belt sanders had a crown on the lower drive drum. I found that the later versions, the drive drum cross width is flat. The flat drive drum makes belt tracking less of a PITA. I have machined the earlier drive drums flat so that it helps set up the tracking quicker and keeps the sanding belt more centered without frequent adjustments.

2022年12月26日 · Once done you will have a properly tacking Belt Sander. Looking at the older Belt Sander it likely has or had the label inside on the Back Up Plate. I don't know what the current manual says for alignment instructions. My newest manual is one dated 01-89. As you may have already noticed there have not been a lot of changes between your older ...