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Belt sanders (by Mike Rakow on 3 Feb 2001, 6 replies)
Any recommendations on purchasing a belt sander? Regards, Mike ... (more)

wet belt sanders (by Gary on 10 Sep 2000, 5 replies)
Hi..... I'm looking for some feedback on wet belt sanders. Unfortunately money is an object, and I'm looking at the Covington 3"x24" model, which appears to be a "no frills starter" machine. Anyone have any experience with their products or maybe suggest another source? I haven't really seen much out there....... thanks for any input. This group has been a great source of info for me and I certainly appreciate it. ... (more)

wet belt sanders (by Gary on 10 Sep 2000, 5 replies)

Hi..... I'm looking for some feedback on wet belt sanders. Unfortunately
money is an object, and I'm looking at the Covington 3"x24" model, which
appears to be a "no frills starter" machine. Anyone have any experience with
their products or maybe suggest another source? I haven't really seen much
out there....... thanks for any input. This group has been a great source of
info for me and I certainly appreciate it. ... (more)

Sanders - Disc vs. Belt (by Dave V. on 23 May 2002, 9 replies)
Well, Fathers' Day is fast approaching, and I feel the need for another power tool ;-) At the top of my wish list is a power sander, but I need help figuring out what would be best for me. I already have a B&D palm sander, and I'm considering a belt and/or disc sander. My present rocketry focus is LMR to L1 HPR. I'm thinking that a power sander would be of most use for shaping objects such as fins. There are a few scale subjects that have fairly complex fin planforms - root-to-tip ... (more)

Sanders - Disc vs. Belt (by Dave V. on 23 May 2002, 9 replies)

Well, Fathers' Day is fast approaching, and I feel the need for another power tool ;-)

At the top of my wish list is a power sander, but I need help figuring out what would be
best for me. I already have a B&D palm sander, and I'm considering a belt and/or
disc sander. My present rocketry focus is LMR to L1 HPR.

I'm thinking that a power sander would be of most use for shaping objects such as fins.
There are a few scale subjects that have fairly complex fin planforms - root-to-tip ... (more)

Mini Belt Sanders (by Mark on 3 Mar 2003, 7 replies)
I am looking for a mini belt sander (1/4") that runs on household current. The ones I have seen are all air tools. I have heard that one exists but can't seem to find it. I have also heard of an adaptor to fit a 4 1/2" grinder that would convert it to a mini belt sander. Any ideas? Thanks, ... (more)

debating belt sanders (by william kossack on 30 May 2005, 9 replies)
I've been doing some small joinery projects ie dovetail boxes and box joint boxes. In order to not undersize the pins and tails I cut them just a little longer than needed and then sand them down flush with each side of the box. I've been using my hand held 3x21 belt sander to sand but even with a light touch I tend to round the sides unevenly. ... (more)