Description

Ideal for Knife Making: 1.5HP Industrial Duty, Ultra Compact Belt Sander for 2" x 54" & 60" Long Belts Introduction: This unique system is custom designed and build specifically for knife makers. It uses popular 1" - 2" wide grinding belts. The unit is powered by, 1-1/2HP, 3450 RPM, TEFC, single phase, motor powered from standard household 110V outlet. The listing photos show the unit while being tested, its basic design and components. This compact Sander sits on 1/4" thick solid steel base with another larger aluminum base underneath for better stability and easer mounting. Motor's native resolution is 3450 RPM. The Sanding Belt Surface Speed is about 3600 SFPM (Surface Speed Per Minute) Standard Features and what you are going to get. 1. Steel frame, mounted on a 1/4" thick steel base. 2. The tracking arm with tension spring and 3" solid aluminum idle wheel. 3. Tooling arm with 5th Generation Platen Attachment and Removable Platen Plate for a slack belt grinding 4. Drive system assembly with 4" Aluminum Drive Wheel (Convex for better tracking) 5. Tilt adjustable and removable Work Rest Table. Size 10” x 6” and cut of 5/16” steel for Vertical Position grinding. Additional information: Approximate arm-tightening positions are marked on the platen arm. The wheels are made of aluminum. More detailed info regarding wheels is available from my other listings. Minimal disassembly is required, mostly because I need to get it fit into a shipping box. Shipping weight could be around 96 lb) The listing photos shows the sander with 54" long sanding belt. It is a solid quality, full-featured, space saving, compact unit. I assume each buyer has a basic understanding of what is belt sander and how it works. I am saying this because there is no manual or part list, etc. Each unit is build and assembled individually. It is not a result of mass production. No unit will be sent without going through testing . It will be put together, mounted on table, powered by the motor and run. At this stage adjustment is done, to make sure that every part is working fine. When unpacked and assembled together the buyer needs to practice how to adjust sanding belt tension and learn to adjust tracking wheel. Later on you may find it useful to make certain improvements, like perhaps spark trap, eye and V-belt shields, etc, . If you own a compressor I would also recommend blowing the dust off regularly in order to keep the work space nice and clean. Additions are possible like perhaps rubber contact wheel or small wheel attachment.