dusty wrote:Yes, I understand. However, it does leave me wondering why there is not an external control on both sides.
Can you imagine the number of folks that would get into a catch 22 situation if BOTH sides were externally adjustable?
I think the design is prudent. Willy nilly adjusting of both sides is not cool!
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I still have problems with the belt sander. I am unable to get tension and tracking set simultaneously. I viewed the Sawdust Session (Belt Sander Tuneup) and then played with adjustments. Now I have it even worse.
In the Sawdust Session, Nick advises to adjust the drum by setting a nut so that 1/2" of thread shows. A close up during the session would have real helpful.
Can someone please bring me out of the dark on this.
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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I just got my 100 & 150 belts in the mail. They were on backorder for about a month. I ordered the assortment pack which came with the above two belts and a course 80 grit.
Being that the 100 & 150 where in back order I got the 80 on it's own. It tensioned up just fine on the sander and have been using that for about a month.
Then I got the back order and went to put on the 150 and the tension wouldn't hold. I put the 80 back on and it tensioned right up. So I think there is a discrepency in the belt lengths. I guess I'll have to fiddle around to get the tension but it would be nice to be able to take belts on and off without that hassle.
1986 Mark V 500, SS Bandsaw, SS Belt Sander, Shaper Package, SS Molder, SS Oscillating Drum Sander, Excalibur EX-II scrollsaw, Central Machine 6 1/8" Jointer, Rigid 13" planer, Various routers and table.
"Remeber, you're unique. Just like everyone else."
TheBigE wrote:I just got my 100 & 150 belts in the mail. They were on backorder for about a month. I ordered the assortment pack which came with the above two belts and a course 80 grit.
Being that the 100 & 150 where in back order I got the 80 on it's own. It tensioned up just fine on the sander and have been using that for about a month.
Then I got the back order and went to put on the 150 and the tension wouldn't hold. I put the 80 back on and it tensioned right up. So I think there is a discrepency in the belt lengths. I guess I'll have to fiddle around to get the tension but it would be nice to be able to take belts on and off without that hassle.
Do the belts or the packaging give an indication of who the manufacturer is. Actually, do they all look like they were manufactured in the same place?
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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It appears that Shopsmith may be in the process of filling back orders any way they can. See my thread on the speed increaser adapter I recently received. Since I got my Mark V running, I've been using the belt sander exclusively. I haven't even tried the sanding disk yet. One of the main reasons for this is the ease of changing belts. Right now, I have two Shopsmith ceramic belts in 80 and 120 grits. I had to purchase them from the Lowe's web site as Shopsmith did not have them in stock. But they are the same length, almost. By that I mean that they will both run without adjustment but that I cannot "crown" one of the belts because it is slightly longer that the other. I was annoyed at this but, since both belts worked and worked well without adjustment, I was generally happy. However, a development like this would cause me to reevaluate my choice of sanding tools. Another thread recently mentioned supergrit.com as a source for sandpaper. Perhaps it's time to give some of the brands listed there a try if Shopsmith can no longer be relied upon to provide consistent product.
dusty wrote:Do the belts or the packaging give an indication of who the manufacturer is. Actually, do they all look like they were manufactured in the same place?
Dusty, I'll have to take a closer look but if memory serves, they appeared very similiar if not the same. The 150 grit had arrows and everything I on the back. I might also add that I purchased aluminum oxide belts.
1986 Mark V 500, SS Bandsaw, SS Belt Sander, Shaper Package, SS Molder, SS Oscillating Drum Sander, Excalibur EX-II scrollsaw, Central Machine 6 1/8" Jointer, Rigid 13" planer, Various routers and table.
"Remeber, you're unique. Just like everyone else."
I use belts from my local woodworking store. (Hardwood Lumber and more) They track very well on my Shopsmith sander and hold up well. I don't believe there is a brand name printed on them.
I picked up a belt at SEARS and it also works well but fits very tight compared to my belts from the woodworking store.
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