"Band sander"

[Stuart]

Anyone know of a cheap ?band sander? - like a bandsaw in concept, but uses a 1" belt of sandpaper (without a support behind, so not like a linisher).

If I knew what it was called it would be easier to describe!

[Sturdee]

Stuart,

Do you mean a Delta 1" belt sander as shown on http://svc010.bne011i.server-web.com....html?cache=no ?

If so, recently Carbatec Melbourne sold their own brand similar to that for approx $ 90.

Peter.

[Stuart]

Perfect

Exactly what I was looking for.....and so's the price if I can find one for that!

[DarrylF]

Gasweld stores sell a similar machine, without the disc sander on the side - I have one.

Not bad. Has it's flaws, but good value. I'm going to buy a Delta sometime - but because I want two. Bloody handy machine.

[bitingmidge]

Where are replacement belts available? I have made enquiries from some specialist machinery places, who have directed me to commercial belt manufacturers.

I have gone no further with my research thus far.

Timbecon used to have one as well.

Cheers

P

[DarrylF]

Gasweld carry the odd one around here. They tend to be hard to find though - especially in anything but a couple of grits.

Carbatec carry 60, 120 & 240 for $3.50 each.

I just ordered a bunch of belts from Lee Valley and got them the other day. They have really excellent quality blue zirconia belts for US$1.70, normal belts cheaper again, and 3M 15 micron belts for fine sharpening for US$2.75. Put yourself together a wishlist and put an order in