The pivot pin is just a short length of dowel glued into a hole in the end of the runner. One part is attached to the conveyor more on this later, while the other half mounts to the base figure 2. The more i thought about things, the more i thought that a twelveinch disc sander would be a good project. Always wear safety glasses when using woodworking equipment. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a disc sander, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. If you have a genuine problem with a plan, please contact me at. One big motivation for me is that i love making things. Disc sander build woodworking, plans, projects and diy. Find the user manual you need for your tools and more at manualsonline. The reason for the extended danger zone in the front and back of the. The 18 dimensions are calculated according to the nema 48 14hp motor, and the 24 and 30 dimensions are calculated according to the nema 56 12hp motor. A small disk sander is a useful and cheap addition to the shop. This discbelt sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and. Sanding edges on a 12 disc sander only leave you with 6 of sanding surface before.
As i looked around various websites and forums and so on, i found several examples of people making 12 disc sanders. Basic drum sander instructions this design is based on our drum sander video instructions. Measure and make a note of the height of the center of the motor shaft. Oct 21, 2012 building a disc sander cheap and simple duration. The board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of sander while in use. Operating instructions and parts manual 20inch disc sander. Mini random orbital sander instruction manual 32 mm 1 14 in 8,000 rpm important safety information please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this tool.
This disc sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. Massive, cast iron table adjusts up or down using hand wheel and precise rack and pinion gearing separate hand wheel controls tilting motion. Changing abrasives is a pain on my stand alone disc sander. Specifications belt 1inch wide x 42inches long disc 8inches diameter motor horsepower, 1725 rpm power requirements 115 volts dimensions. Before using the disc sander, read and understand these important safety instructions. Once youve made that switch, your new sander will need a sturdy platform and sanding table the genesis for this project. Make your own diy disc sander page 2 of 2 gotta go do. The sander features both a belt and a disc sanding surface. This disc belt sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. Before using this beltdisc sander, read this manual and follow all its safety rules and operating instructions. Please note that i have not built this sander myself, but i know the design works from pats sander. Thats one of the reasons why the disc is pretty worn. Free disk sander plans build this disk sander with parts that are probably sitting around your shop gathering dust. If your device doesnt already have a pdf viewer, get adobe reader for free.
The point is not so much that i really couldnt afford to buy one whether it be a disc sander or a better car though both would have been a struggle, now and back then the point is that i choose to value things a little different. I then made each of the parts for the sander, starting with part a the base of the sander. Pdf diy woodworking diy drum sander plans download woodworking diy drum sander entry door construction stairs plan woodworking diy drum sander woodshop clamp storage decorative wood ornaments plans for a dog cage roll top desk plans download shopsmith hands on porch swing plans mobile planer stand woodworking diy drum sander video. What you may not know is that an ordinary bench grinder is easy to convert into a disc sander by simply replacing a grinding wheel with a plywood disk and a. I made another video having a closer look at the disk sander. Specifications belt 1inch wide x 42inches long disc 8inches diameter motor horsepower, 1725 rpm power requirements 115 volts. The table was slotted for the mitre gauge and it was bolted temporarily to a bench. This is on my list to do and i ve been checking out several of these here and on youtube. Operating instructions and parts manual drum sander. Really nice build and great detail in your plan here.
Mini random orbital sander instruction manual 32 mm 1 14 in. A cutting tool should be used for removing larger quantities of your work piece. Any good grade of plywood or chipboard with a 34 minimum thickness is recommended. I designed it with portability in mind, and so i can mount it on almost any kind of workbench. How to make a home made disc sander make a home made disc sander for 25 bucks.
Build your own belt, drum or thickness sander stay safe and healthy. To begin, i printed the plans and separated the parts drawings from the assembly drawings to work from. My design was inspired by the planers offered as kits and plans by kuster woodworkers, p. The base itself isnt all that complicated as you can see in figure 1. A light switch is mounted in the cover to turn the sander off and on. We have custom sanders that come specific to every type of sanding application. Plan the way that you will hold and feed the work piece for the entire machining. Oscillating edgespindle sander digital pdf plan, oscillating edge. Ive finally finished my new edge belt sander table. It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive. In this third and last video ill make the disc sander. In most instances, the main parts of the machine can be made from common steel offcuts found in the average workshop. Operating instructions and parts manual belt and disc sander.
Response from the instructable has been very positive, and it is currently amongst 21 other finalists, in a tool making competition instructables is running won the top prize weeeha. The reason for the extended danger zone in the front and back of the machine is the possibility of kickback. Dec 18, 2018 ive finally finished my new edge belt sander table. That fact that if folds up is light and portable makes it all the better. A machinist friend and i modified the original idea to. Build this disk sander with parts that are probably sitting around your shop gathering dust. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Unlike some of my other woodworking machine plans, i didnt actually build the sander, so i dont have detailed construction pictures and instructions. The woodtek 20 disc sander features positive lever control to reverse direction or stop the disc.
Jul 25, 2016 free homemade disc disk sander, woodworking, free tools, build, make, plans stay safe and healthy. An experiment in seeing if i can make a functional disc sander out of a free horsepower motor, and other stuff found laying around the shop. An alternate method of mounting is to fasten belt and disc sander to a mounting board. I made this disc sander out of scrap that i had lying around in my workshop. All you need is a 14 hp or larger 1750 rpm electric motor, a vpulley, switch, electrical cord and scraps of wood. The jet model j4002 sander is designed to serve the varying sanding needs of the professional or the home hobbyist.
A dedicated disc sander is a useful addition to any shop, but its another tool expense that often falls down the list of must haves until it never gets purchased. The price was a bit of a snag, so i decided to build my own sander. Scaled printable plans of many parts in pdf and jpeg, a4 format. Featuring a cast aluminum table and disc guard, this disc sander is a great addition for any craftsman. Unlike some of my other woodworking machine plans, i didnt actually build this sander myself, so it wouldnt be right to charge for them. Do not use this disc sander for other than its intended use. Support the workpiece adequately at all times during operation. Sep 15, 2015 pdf diy woodworking diy drum sander plans download woodworking diy drum sander entry door construction stairs plan woodworking diy drum sander woodshop clamp storage decorative wood ornaments plans for a dog cage roll top desk plans download shopsmith hands on porch swing plans mobile planer stand woodworking diy drum sander video printable scroll saw patterns. To determine this, measure from the front edge of the saw table to the back and then cut the base 11 2. Disc sanders, drum sanders, horizontalvertical edge sanders, and oscillating and combination belt and disc sanders to cover all you possible needs. No feed conveyor belt thing but i have no problem just pushing the stock through. Consider using a jig made of acrylic to achieve an even smaller gap see image to right. Hookandloop conversion disc this hookandloop conversion disc has pressure sensitive adhesive psa on one side and hookandloop hooks on the other. The overall length of the 3 4 mdf base depends on the size of your saw table.
Build a drillpowered belt and disk sander ibuildit. Pdf woodworking diy drum sander plans diy free workbench. No other manufacturer comes close to producing a sander on the same caliber as jet sanders. For more information on getting great results when painting mdf, turn to page 15. A thickness sander is only as good as the mechanism for finetuning the thickness of a workpiece. Jan 04, 2015 an experiment in seeing if i can make a functional disc sander out of a free horsepower motor, and other stuff found laying around the shop. Conquest industries, is committed to keeping any and all personal information collected of those individuals that visit our website and make use of our online facilities and services accurate, confidential, secure, and private. The problem with the motor is that it is only horsepower, which is pretty minimal.
On the lathe based disc sander, getting the table out of the way is a simple matter of sliding back the banjo. This height adjustment mechanism is a twopart system. Just attach the psa side of the conversion disc to a shopsmith steel sanding disc and youll be ready for some quick sandpaper changes and cooler, cushioned sanding with less heat buildup. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a sander, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. Always read the instructions provided before using. Do not use this sander for other than its intended use. This sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. Please adjust the dimensions according to the size of your motor. If you dont want to drill a hole in your workpiece, you can drill a hole in a small block of wood and attach. Shop built disk sander straight edge cutting guide tips on using dado blade changing jointer knives drill press foot pedal shop solutions tnuts our other diy outstanding woodworking plans and projects are also available. Midhandle design with soft grip and side handle provides increased balance and relieves user fatigue. And i can easily make as many discs as i want for different grits.
Constructed of cast aluminum, this disc sander is built tough and its 114 hp motor reaches speeds of up to 1750 rpm to get your job done quickly. If you plan to paint your thickness sander, youll want to do that now. Pdf woodworking diy drum sander plans diy free workbench plan. Because of the way i work, this kind of edge belt sander is one of the tools i rely on most, and i use it in almost all of my projects. Thickness sander plans these plans are based on pat hawleys thickness sander. User manuals, bosch sander operating guides and service manuals. The dwe6041ds 5 inch vs disc sander with dust shroud delivers performance in high torque sanding applications with a 6 amp motor to shorten sanding process. This disc sander is designed with the utmost simplicity of construction in mind. Jul 25, 2016 free homemade disc disk sander, woodworking, free tools, build, make, plans. The plans are in a single pdf file for printing and viewing on every type of computer. Danger zone the danger zone on the mark 7mark v when it is in the disc sander mode extends 3 on all sides of the disc, plus 3 in front and back of the disc. Option to connect dust shroud to vacuum collection improves work environment. The sander should only be used for sanding small amounts of material such as deburring.
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