2x48" belt sander

[athomp]

This is my 2x48" belt sander I just made. The wheels I turned on the lathe from blanks I made from melted down aluminum scrap. The motor I got at an auction for $5.00. I bought the belts on Amazon. Everything else I had in stock.

[Priemsy]

I'd love to see more detail.

[athomp]

What specifically do you want to see?

[Priemsy]

Probably a closeup of how you put it together

[Robonthemoor]

I like this a lot Sir, simple, takes up no room. Have you got drawings please? I have a motor or two of different sizes, what size do you use?

[athomp]

I added a couple of photos

[athomp]

I like this a lot Sir, simple, takes up no room. Have you got drawings please? I have a motor or two of different sizes, what size do you use?

I have no drawings - I don't work from drawings. I saw a photo of one on the internet so I knew what it was supposed to look like and I had the motor and the belt for dimensions and I went from there. I usually tend to figure things out as I go along.
The motor, I think, is 1/3 hp and it works just fine.

[Priemsy]

Thanks for the extra images athomp, they explain it nicely.

[DIYer]

Thanks athomp! We've added your Belt Sander to our Metalworking category,
as well as to your builder page: athomp's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Belt Sander by athomp

tags: belt sander