AWGB Woodturning Forum
General Category => Tool tips & reviews => Topic started by: MCB on December 09, 2017, 11:26:50 PM
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Ladies & Gentlemen
My Belt and Disc sander died today. If anybody is interested, the disc no longer rotates without wobbling. I have attempted to tighten the 1/4“ BSW socket set screw but I think it no longer screws tightly in the casting (the threaded hole must be deformed - the grub screw looks OK). And I do NOT have a long 1/8” allen key to tighten the grub screw.
So I'll have to replace the machine.
I would like to ask subscribers to tell me if they would recommend any particular makes of Belt + Disc sanders. I'm thinking of a 150mm/6“ disc and 100mm/4” x 915mm belt model.
I look forward to reading your comments and thank you, in anticipation, for your assistance.
With best wishes.
MC Black
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Budget ?
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Thank you for taking the time to respond.
The budget is less important than buying a machine that will do the job and NOT let me down.
I bought my present machine second-hand from Ebay five years ago for £43 so I don't feel that it owes me anything.
I have a large stock of spare 150mm sanding discs and 915mm belts so am reluctant to buy a machine that take different sizes and I have NOT felt the need for anything bigger.
I would NOT want to spend more than £200.
Very many thanks again
MC Black
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I have a RecordPower BDS150 that might suit you and I have been feeling that it does not justify the workshop space. After 5 years I have only just changed the sanding disc! It is complete with original box and instructions - please contact me if you would like further details.
With your target budget of under £200, I am not sure there is a great deal of choice in new machines. They all seem pretty similar apart from the badge and colour. I suspect they all come from the same factory in China?
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I have attempted to send you a personal message, OFF LIST.
If I failed, please let me know!
MCB