Yea- i don't have a belt sander, but i did wonder which direction the belt travelled past the blade there in that picture.
If the sander runs clockwise, this would be the direction you want.
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SS Jointer Blade Sharpening Advice and Questions
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JPG
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Re: SS Jointer Blade Sharpening Advice and Questions
Clockwise = from bottom towards the top of the pix.
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Re: SS Jointer Blade Sharpening Advice and Questions
Normally the Belt Sander runs with the belt going from the top to the bottom on the platen (backing plate) side. Since the Belt Sander has the drive shaft going through the drive drum (bottom) it can be turned around and ran in reverse with the belt going from the bottom to the top. A more desirable rotation for the Belt Sander to sharpen the Jointer Knives. If JPG is correct about the tensioner being able to function in either direction it would work.
Since I have it I'll still use the Sharpening Jig with the Conical Sanding Disk. Much quicker doing all 3 Jointer Knives at once and easier to set up.
Since I have it I'll still use the Sharpening Jig with the Conical Sanding Disk. Much quicker doing all 3 Jointer Knives at once and easier to set up.
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Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.