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  1. 13th August 2012, 12:48 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by BradB View Post
    I don't forsee any problems. Just back off the guides or remove them all together as the belt will touch them if they are too close. It does a nice job of filing down the guides. I made a small block of wood to fit behind the belt so there is a flat surface to sand with. The belt does flex somewhat when you press the wood up against the belt without it. It is the same width as the belt and just clamps to the table. Sort of an L shape bracket.
    Hi Brad Sorry about not replying straight away I have completed the project things are working out quite well thanks for your input I have taken it on board.
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    Quote Originally Posted by colbra View Post
    Hi All
    Just a quick up date on things I am trying to make a belt to suit the bandsaw I have broken two so far..... have another one glued and clamped up will try again in morning
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    G'day Col
    I'm a blowin from the penturners asylum, how did you make the belts?

    cheers
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  4. 14th August 2012, 05:16 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by minus459 View Post
    G'day Col
    I'm a blowin from the penturners asylum, how did you make the belts?

    cheers
    undies
    Good morning Undies It’s good to talk to some from another ward we are probably on the same medication.
    I have imbedded two link which would help you out the first link is how to make the sanding belts and the other is a Company that makes them.

    Make a sanding belt

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    PS you may find this next idea of some help with your treatment I have purposely left a short to earth on the active wire on my lathe that way when I turn anything I get shock treatment at the same time
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