Belt sander frustrations
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ChrisNeilan
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Belt sander frustrations
I purchased my belt sander about four years ago (maybe more) from a seller on Ebay. Happy purchase, I think from a member here. Came really clean with a new belt. Yesterday was the first time I tried to use it! Worked great for about two or three minutes, tracked well. Then the belt just came apart at the seam!- The adhesive holding it probably dried up and just let go. No problem, I had a brand new spare. A ceramic belt, Shopsmith branded, that I bought at Lowes. Can't get it to track, and it won't hold tension. What's the proper procedure to tension the belt? I turn the tensioning wheel but it won't hold. Anyone have a spare manual? I will probably order one, but a digital copy would be great!
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Chris Neilan
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Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
CN that tension knob is a real funky knob, I had the same problem, JPG sent me the instructions, printed them out and hang it by the BS, unfortunately, they are 93 miles away, I am sure he will chime in soon.
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Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
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ChrisNeilan
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
Funky is right! At least the roller spins freely so I know it was lubed well. I watched the sawdust video last night and would hate to have to do that lube job! Someday I probably will, but not today. Is the tension spring loaded? If so, there is no tension on it now...
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
CN, i haved not used mine for awhile and mine is loaded, but it is one of SS most illogical things to figure out on your own without the instructions, which I did not have either, until JPG told me how it works. Lets hope he is loosing at the Casino and comes home earlyChrisNeilan wrote:Funky is right! At least the roller spins freely so I know it was lubed well. I watched the sawdust video last night and would hate to have to do that lube job! Someday I probably will, but not today.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE EQUALS WISDOM. Albert Einstein
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
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ChrisNeilan
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
Yes, but something tells me he doesn't lose much!
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
I can assure you I try NOT to!ChrisNeilan wrote:Yes, but something tells me he doesn't lose much!
And never use an ATM!!!!
Never take more than I am willing to lose.
I usually take more home than I left home with.(some days the karma is just not cooperative
)FWIW belts that come with used sanders(strip sander as well) rarely last long.
Back to de problem at hand.
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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ChrisNeilan
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
JPG wrote:I can assure you I try NOT to!ChrisNeilan wrote:Yes, but something tells me he doesn't lose much!
And never use an ATM!!!!
Never take more than I am willing to lose.
I usually take more home than I left home with.(some days the karma is just not cooperative
FWIW belts that come with used sanders(strip sander as well) rarely last long.
Back to de problem at hand.
And it has been a few months since a casino has seen me. Only Blackjack!!!!! Slot machines are a money pit.
Thank you kind sir, I hope this works!
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ChrisNeilan
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Begorra! It worked!
Thanks JPG! I owe you a pint if you're ever in Connecticut!
Thanks JPG! I owe you a pint if you're ever in Connecticut!
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
Chris, do you mean to say that you had not read the instructions before.ChrisNeilan wrote:Begorra! It worked!
Thanks JPG! I owe you a pint if you're ever in Connecticut!
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ChrisNeilan
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Re: Belt sander frustrations
If I had instructions I might have read them! No information came from the eBay seller, at least none that I know of! This was the first Shopsmith accessory I had ever purchased, and the last one I have tried! Don't know what took me so long... It is a really good addition to the Shopsmith collection. I plan on ordering the manual soon.