Getting started

[Raven]

i had a phone call and then that makes the freakin dog go from half impulse power to warp factor 10 in 3 seconds.....geesch

on sanding.....
i meant ...just for the ends mostly or for making the flat spots on the sides or on top....

[BigFish]

I am looking for a disc/belt sander like Bernzy said...I got a cheapie that is ok but looking for something heavy duty!

[justplugit]

Larry, if ya get the heavy duty belt sander get the best belts you can buy. One of those suckers breaks and you'll jump right up thru your new shops roof.
Don't ask me how i know.

[BigFish]

Yeah Dave I never skimp on quality...thanks for the heads up on the breaking belts!

[Raven]

only a hundred clams at the domed heapo

[MAC]

Here is what I use. It also converts into a spindle sander.

[Raven]

ya gots there MAC.......part of the drill through set up perhaps?

[Raven]

yeah belt sanders are pissah for sharpening chisels.....
because you can get that scalloped out curve )| near the point
by holding it right on the curve of the belt sander...

i have so much stuff to buy that i 'll have to go back to work....

you guys gotta try crab apple (free wood) its sweet looking
and as hard as hard rock maple.... good weight to it too
i wont have to add much weight to these babies.....they'll
cast a country mile.....