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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:18 am
by 24Dave
I like to use this little hand held belt sander for any situation like sanding a little flash off. You can hold this sander on edge pretty easily in one hand. I use it quite a bit and it is more compact and cheaper than a larger tool on a floor stand.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cabl ... /203162805
Yikes, just saw these were discontinued so I ordered a back-up for $114
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:40 am
by mammuth
Nice find, thanks. Anybody knows similar machines which you can get outside US? I found just one from triton, dont know about this brand and quality. looks little bit cheapish but for under $/€ 100 not much to loose
http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB/Produc ... ders/TCMBS
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 1:55 pm
by SHIF
24Dave wrote:I like to use this little hand held belt sander for any situation like sanding a little flash off. You can hold this sander on edge pretty easily in one hand. I use it quite a bit and it is more compact and cheaper than a larger tool on a floor stand.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cabl ... /203162805
Yikes, just saw these were discontinued so I ordered a back-up for $114
Discontinued? Too bad, these are great little tools. Been using mine for years to do precision sanding, like feathering core thickness to match tip filler perfectly.
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:59 am
by 24Dave
yep SHIF discontinued, but still widely available.
mammuth, I have large Triton planer, it is a beast, runs smooth and has had no issues so far.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 1:15 am
by mammuth
Cool Dave. The small triton is quite cheap, here in EU around €70. Got one for 37€ (Amazon - cosmetic damage) ... nothing to loose
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:36 am
by mammuth
Got the little Triton. Nice small machine, especially for the price. Dave i will think about you doing my nxt boards, my arm will be happy with 2kg lighter machine
Only thing on these small machines, you feel the glued part (hump) of the sanding belt more then with a heavy machine.
I wonder if its better to use belts for wood or for metal. Need to try.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:07 am
by 24Dave
Huh, I haven't noticed that at all with the belts I have been using. There are probably better belts out there with smoother joints than what you have right now.