Sanding with a Mark V?

toolpig · Post by **toolpig** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:54 am

How many different types of sanding operations can I do with a Mark V? I'm also interested in good dust collection. Should I be considering a new machine instead of used?

Jason

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:43 am

toolpig wrote:How many different types of sanding operations can I do with a Mark V? I'm also interested in good dust collection. Should I be considering a new machine instead of used?

Jason

I will start this answer with a partial list of Shopsmith supported sanding methods. They are: belt, disc and drum. I have two size drums which are 3" and 6". You could also add the oscillator attachment which I do not have. That would give you an oscillating drum sander.

If you are simply trying to set up a sanding station, I would suggest that you avoid doing that with your Mark V. I would suggest the Power Station as a foundation for that.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:11 am

dusty wrote:I will start this answer with a partial list of Shopsmith supported sanding methods. They are: belt, disc and drum. I have two size drums which are 3" and 6". You could also add the oscillator attachment which I do not have. That would give you an oscillating drum sander.

If you are simply trying to set up a sanding station, I would suggest that you avoid doing that with your Mark V. I would suggest the Power Station as a foundation for that.

Adding to this excellent answer, the power station will ALSO drive the strip sander in addition to the belt sander and the standard disc sander. An extension table IS needed to use the disc sander(I recommend the wider 7" version(mounted backwards)).

Also a drum sander can be mounted on the 'extra' shaft simultaneously with any of the above.

Dust Collection is not as effective as with a Mark V.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:49 pm

A Power Station is one option. A used Mark V can be had in many parts of the country for the same (or less) cost of a Power Station, used or new. You can cut the bench and way tubes down to make a Mini (no worktable carriage) or Shorty (with worktable carriage) and do everything the Power Station can do with more speed range, as much or more power and quieter.

I go to Rockler and see the Delta Sanding Station for around $800 (non variable speed) and then come home and look at my Mini with the same size belt sander, the same 12" sanding disc along with a drum sander on the belt sander pto shaft, variable speed and the ability to mount other tools like the jointer, strip sander, bandsaw, compressor.....all for a fraction of the Delta cost. And if you go the Shorty route, you have a small table saw, small lathe and drill press to boot.

Of course if you have the space, you could just leave the tubes alone...........

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:03 pm

So far, we have all mentioned solutions that involve other than a Mark V. It is worthy of note that everything mentioned is equally applicable to the MarkV (500/505/510/520 & probably PowerPro).

Everything that has been proposed can also be done on the Crafters Station (which is really just a glorified Power Station).

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:48 pm

dusty wrote:So far, we have all mentioned solutions that involve other than a Mark V. It is worthy of note that everything mentioned is equally applicable to the MarkV (500/505/510/520 & probably PowerPro).

Everything that has been proposed can also be done on the Crafters Station (which is really just a glorified Power Station).

Let us not forget the Sand Flee. fjimp:D:):p

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:20 pm

I would also like to throw a plug in here for the inflatable drum sander - It is equipped with fittings that let you chuck it up in the SS lathe configuration and I have found it to be a GREAT tool. I just used it this last week to shape the handle on landing net #2 and it was perfect for the job. Also - the conical disc sander doubles as a sharpening tool for planer and jointer blades, when used in conjunction with the proper SS sharpening jig.

Inflatable Drum Sander

Jason if you can afford it I think it would be great to get a new Shopsmith equipped with the new "PowerPro" headstock that is being released later this summer. If not, a used Mark V is a great choice.

Alec

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:59 pm

The inflatable drum sander is really great. I also use to different disc, one for glue on sandpaper and one for hook&loop. I like the conical sanding disc. I also have a large assortment on drum sanding sets, both sleeved and sleeveless. I use these in the drill press both horizontally and vertically.
So what about a PowerPro headstock????
Lets not keep secrets.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:55 pm

kalynzoo wrote:The inflatable drum sander is really great. I also use to different disc, one for glue on sandpaper and one for hook&loop. I like the conical sanding disc. I also have a large assortment on drum sanding sets, both sleeved and sleeveless. I use these in the drill press both horizontally and vertically.
So what about a PowerPro headstock????
Lets not keep secrets.

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