Woodworking Techniques: Power Tools - Belt Sander Tips

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  • @alanbotfield2308
    @alanbotfield2308 Месяц назад

    Really helpful tips, especially the pencil mark and cleaning sticks, many thanks

  • @garysforth
    @garysforth Год назад +1

    Very informative and well presented video. Just bought a belt sander to prep deck for restaining.

  • @mmacdonald10261
    @mmacdonald10261 4 года назад +3

    I love the pencil trick and the cleaning stick use, both new to me and valuable. Thank you.

  • @jamesgrellier4750
    @jamesgrellier4750 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video. Extremely clear and very helpful tips. I had no idea abrasive cleaning sticks existed, so I’m really pleased I watched. Thanks!

  • @DIYApprentice
    @DIYApprentice 12 лет назад +1

    Excellent video, and you're an excellent teacher. I borrowed a neighbor's belt sander to sand down the edge of an exterior door I was installing. Having never used a belt sander, I was a little hesitant, so I practiced on a scrap piece of wood to get the hang of it. I was surprised at how much material they can remove quickly, so I'm glad I practiced first.

  • @framergp
    @framergp 13 лет назад

    Thanks George, I have avoided using my belt sander, because of my fears of over sanding. But now that you have demonstrated the proper use, I will give it a try. Thanks again.

  • @lindamcd1217
    @lindamcd1217 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Many good tips

  • @chriswood4510
    @chriswood4510 6 лет назад +2

    Very impressive presentation, your a great teacher. Thanks

  • @andrewr51
    @andrewr51 8 лет назад +2

    Great video. I'm still shopping around for a belt sander. You probably just saved me a bunch of time and money.

  • @colleenmolley244
    @colleenmolley244 4 года назад

    Belt sander master...awesome video

  • @alexseaman8481
    @alexseaman8481 9 лет назад +4

    love the last tip! never heard of the cleaning stick before, getting on to google right now. thanks

  • @antraciet
    @antraciet 11 лет назад +1

    Very usefull video ! I am looking to buy one, thanks to RUclips and the makers of all those vids of course i got lots of tips now, esp. that cleaning stick. I didn't knew that.

  • @WV591
    @WV591 11 лет назад +1

    Good tips. Belt sanders scare me ever since i botched up a job or two.unfortunately I have to use one this week again.I did move to 120 grid from 80 should help, I hope.

  • @똠양꿍-r8b
    @똠양꿍-r8b Год назад

    Love this sander

  • @iralperman247
    @iralperman247 10 лет назад

    Thank you for these tips. I just bought my first belt sander for two projects: refinishing a solid wood door and rejuvenating a kitchen counter top made of maple butcher block. I am looking forward to getting started!

  • @AnnetteFaverey
    @AnnetteFaverey 6 лет назад +1

    Very well explained, thank you!

  • @dhendable
    @dhendable 3 года назад +1

    Cool cool. I knew you had to sand with the grain but i watched this video in case there was anything else I didn't know about, and it was worth it for the pencil trick. Thanks :)

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  3 года назад +1

      Cool, thanks.

  • @klendrom8610
    @klendrom8610 11 лет назад +2

    Thank you for the nice video.That belt cleaner trick was great.

  • @hussainali9999
    @hussainali9999 3 года назад +1

    Thank

  • @antonbabkin2528
    @antonbabkin2528 9 лет назад

    Really good explanation how to operate sander properly. Thanks!

  • @nolkov
    @nolkov 12 лет назад +1

    hi guys! very useful video! thank you for sharing it with us!
    Can you please specify the cleaning material of the belt? I really cant find what this is?

  • @denesealayon8182
    @denesealayon8182 6 лет назад +2

    This video is great! Thanks man

  • @truck9moon100
    @truck9moon100 5 лет назад

    Great video. Thank-You very much.

  • @JamesLucas73
    @JamesLucas73 5 лет назад

    Thanks very much for the tips! Just bought one and with your helpful video, hopefully I can get the hang of it :)

  • @christined.3728
    @christined.3728 10 лет назад

    Excellent video, excellent tips. Thanks!

  • @Westsidewood
    @Westsidewood 9 лет назад +2

    Thank you sir!

  • @canugizabit2810
    @canugizabit2810 4 года назад

    thank you

  • @michellabelle6467
    @michellabelle6467 10 лет назад

    My belt sander is my primary tool - I love so much I got a few - lol Thx for the great video

  • @Buckynash
    @Buckynash 5 лет назад

    Excellent video, thanks so much!

  • @adamlives
    @adamlives 12 лет назад

    Have to be getting one of those cleaning sticks now I've seen how good they work.

  • @Kavack
    @Kavack 8 лет назад

    Great video and tips. Thank you

  • @BrendansReasons
    @BrendansReasons 4 года назад

    Awesome video, thank you!

  • @Kodikat2
    @Kodikat2 9 лет назад

    Thank you, I was given an old belt sander but don't know anything about it or how to use it.. Your video is just what I needed to get me started. Do you have a video on adjusting and changing sanding belts?

  • @johnbond8566
    @johnbond8566 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for showing something that I didn't not no
    Very helpful ☺☺☺

  • @tippylarkin1954
    @tippylarkin1954 Месяц назад

    very very good

  • @Gyppor
    @Gyppor 4 года назад +2

    Good tips, trying to figure out how to use a belt sander as I've never had one. I'd never heard of the abrasive cleaning sticks, good to know!

    • @bihgolphatdictergud746
      @bihgolphatdictergud746 2 года назад

      Dried tube of silicone or rtv works as well so dont throw them out. And better than all if them is the little pink erasers

    • @Gyppor
      @Gyppor 2 года назад

      @@bihgolphatdictergud746 Thanks for the tip!

  • @haraldjacobblixhavnskaarn5833
    @haraldjacobblixhavnskaarn5833 8 лет назад +2

    Very good video and tips - thanks. The abrasive cleaning stick was a gem. I assume it works as well on an orbital sander where spots of glue/paint/resin tend to build up?

  • @Wwgoa
    @Wwgoa  11 лет назад +7

    The cleaner is called an abrasive cleaning stick. They’re generally made of out crepe.

    • @irishrider7324
      @irishrider7324 4 года назад

      Where would I purchase abrasion cleaning stick... please don’t say HD. 😂

    • @dwightl5863
      @dwightl5863 Год назад

      @@irishrider7324 Rockler. Harbor Freight.

  • @soodwah
    @soodwah 9 лет назад

    Excellent demo!!

  • @baldurt
    @baldurt 10 лет назад

    I'm not scared anymore. Thanks for a great video.

  • @piercehamplebottom8507
    @piercehamplebottom8507 10 лет назад

    thanks for the tips i gotta use this tomarrow

  • @gress12000
    @gress12000 4 года назад

    I have random orbital sander quarter sheet sander and a detail sander. Do I really need a belt sander? Only asking because I have a belt sander that’s broken and just wanted to know if it’s worth replacing. Love your videos.

  • @kamialy1
    @kamialy1 13 лет назад

    Great tips thanks

  • @rayfirth8237
    @rayfirth8237 5 лет назад +1

    Great video for a novice

  • @donaldoramirez44
    @donaldoramirez44 9 лет назад

    Great info. Thankyou much

  • @johnhanselman6371
    @johnhanselman6371 11 лет назад

    Good advice. Thank You!

  • @pruittamanda05
    @pruittamanda05 11 лет назад

    great video.

  • @ashleemartin3141
    @ashleemartin3141 11 лет назад

    Hey, I have question. I am trying to sand some tree slices about 15" around and 2-3" thick. The wood is very uneven as it was cut with a chain saw. What grit should I use to sand them down. Some are pretty uneven by an inch or so more.

  • @smith951
    @smith951 10 лет назад

    Thankyou

  • @Wwgoa
    @Wwgoa  12 лет назад

    You're welcome

  • @woozhi9218
    @woozhi9218 3 года назад

    Would it work on steel and can i use winding stick on wood on metal

  • @SoundinSpirit1
    @SoundinSpirit1 12 лет назад

    Great- thank you!

  • @williamk9881
    @williamk9881 8 лет назад

    Awesome! Thank you.

  • @silverabec12
    @silverabec12 2 года назад

    Thank you! What do do when the paper keeps running off track towards the sander opposite of the side it is interested? There’s no adjustment knob.

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  2 года назад

      If there's no tracking adjustment, I'd suggest first flipping the belt around to see if that helps. If not, try a different belt. If that doesn't help, I'd suggest bringing the tool into a repair shop. You might have to replace the rollers or some other part.

  • @EricaChiarkas
    @EricaChiarkas 9 лет назад +2

    I have an art project that I want to try and it involves about a dozen old windows I picked up at a salvage. The frames still have all their glass (which I don't want to break), and the wood is most certainly covered in lead paint.
    My questions are this: will using a belt sander be too much stress for the glass? All that vibration...can glass stand that? Have you used a belt sander on a window frame before?
    I'm expecting to have goggles and a mask and gloves through this, and I'll be outside for sure, but I guess I'm just wondering if a belt sander kicks up more/less/the same amount of sawdust as doing it by hand (I don't have a vacuum to connect to it...don't even have the belt sander yet...it will be my next power tool investment). Maybe that's a really dumb question, but it's pretty indicative of just how much of a rookie I am. (Gotta start somewhere, right?)
    Finally: Is a belt sander even the right power tool to consider for this project (old window frames)? Should I be considering something else? What do you think about the Bosch GOP with Delta sander attachment for a first-timer?
    Thanks for your help!
    Erica

    • @andrewschannel3635
      @andrewschannel3635 5 лет назад

      A Festool rotex 90 would be really good for that project, alternatively a multitool with a delta head would be a good choice.

  • @murphyrp01
    @murphyrp01 5 лет назад

    Some good tips. I’d like to see how you adjust the belt in the sander. I am noticing my sander is not sanding evenly across its width

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  5 лет назад

      There is typically just one adjustment on a belt sander, and that adjusts the tracking of the belt so that it rides in the middle rather than going off to the side.
      Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America

  • @smfield
    @smfield 12 лет назад

    What's the difference between shank, axial, arbor, rod, spindle and mandrel?

  • @rightyouareken7587
    @rightyouareken7587 9 лет назад

    Good video, thanks! I have an old 4x24 craftsman belt sander I bought recently. Besides the obvious cleaning out accumulated dust buildup. Could you tell me if there is any other maintenance to be performed? Do I need to lubricate the moving parts or grease the bearings, etc?

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  9 лет назад +1

      +Nick Best There's not a lot of maintenance necessary on a typical belt sander. I'd suggest searching around to see if you can find a manual for your particular model on line. Here is one for a Craftsman 4x24, although I'm not sure that it is your specific one: www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/user-manuals/32017559-craftsman-belt+sander-manual
      In general, I'd empty the dust catcher frequently and used compressed air to clean dust from any moving parts. Also check the cord frequently for cracks or abrasions, and replace as needed. This is a common vulnerable point on belt sanders and other corded portable power tools, as the cord is often under strain and subject to inadvertent contact with the tool which can accelerate wear. Also check the rollers and platten for any excessive or uneven wear, as this can cause belt tracking problems. Replace as needed.

  • @sonnyprice5666
    @sonnyprice5666 5 лет назад

    When you are sanding how much pressure are you applying?

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Sonny,
      Very little down-pressure. Let the weight of the tool apply the down-pressure. If apply too much down-pressure it you will dig the scratches in deeper, making it tougher to clean up.
      Paul

  • @Wwgoa
    @Wwgoa  12 лет назад +1

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  • @john1998king
    @john1998king 12 лет назад

    What is the difference between a Vibrating sander belt sander

  • @Wwgoa
    @Wwgoa  11 лет назад +2

    Yes, belt sanders can be used upside down.

  • @TKTK-sw3tq
    @TKTK-sw3tq 9 лет назад

    is that a festool dust collection connected to a bosch?

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  9 лет назад

      +TK TK Yes, it sure is! Good eye!

  • @WollongongSkyWatch
    @WollongongSkyWatch 7 лет назад

    That's it, I'm getting one!

  • @j.c.8975
    @j.c.8975 4 года назад

    Thanks for the tip, I use 220 most of the time, takes me longer, but I normally won't burn through.

  • @willnixon69
    @willnixon69 8 лет назад

    I am sanding a floor or 2x6 pine with a hitachi 3x21 and I am getting a lot of cut lines in the wood. What would cause this?

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  8 лет назад

      Hi Will. Sounds like perhaps either you are using a coarse grit that is leaving some deep scratches, or the sander is malfunctioning. It is difficult to diagnose this way, if it is in fact malfunctioning, so if the problem doesn't resolve itself as you progress through your grits, I'd suggest taking it to a service center.

  • @andrewjackson4422
    @andrewjackson4422 9 лет назад +1

    I have a problem. I've watch about 10 videos and came back to yours. I have just purchased my first belt sander a Clarke with a good wide plate and powerful, not variable speed though. I must be doing something wrong as the belts keep snapping at the join.

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  9 лет назад

      +Andrew Jackson That is strange. I doubt that your technique is the culprit. Here's what I would look at:
      - Do your belts have a directional arrow on them, and if so is it possible that you are installing them the wrong direction?- is it possible that the belts are old, or have been exposed to moisture? I would try installing a new belt of a different brand to see if that makes a difference.

  • @477valder
    @477valder 7 лет назад

    Hi everyone! Can you give me an advice how to attach (glue/what kind of glue) a sand paper to create a belt. I live in Romania and I can by the sandpaper by meter. The problem is every time I tried to glue it to create a closed belt, it breaks at that point. Thank you for you answers!!!

    • @serjstoned
      @serjstoned 5 лет назад

      477valder gorilla glue/Krazy glue

  • @MadIslowlygoing
    @MadIslowlygoing 9 лет назад

    Liked the video, but have a couple of questions. I don't know how much the bands are in the US, but here they are about 30 pesos each, just over two dollars. The blocks are 180 pesos each. How many times can these sticks be used, as I have never used one, always used a wire brush? Second question, have had one of these for twenty years, but recently it started to break the belts after just a few minutes use. I tried belts from three different places, and they were all the same. Is it possible to repair the belts, as I have tried duct tape, but it causes a bit of imbalance?

    • @davidjesse8689
      @davidjesse8689 9 лет назад

      +MadIslowlygoing By "bands" I guess you are referring to the sanding belts. Those 30 peso belts sold in your country are made from paperbacked sandpaper on rolls that are sold in lineal foot. The real sanding belts are more expensive because the backing material is not paper but made of fiber much stronger and durable than paper. They make sander belts by cutting to dimensions and using superglue or rubber cement. I do not understand what you mean by "blocks" which sells at 180 pesos. If you are referring to Abrasive Sanding Belt Cleaner Sticks, that price is a steal. Which hardware sells it? I am curious. An 8 inch cleaning stick sells for about $11 on the net. These sticks can be used until too small to handle, just like a rubber eraser on a pencil. You can try repairing belts by using a much stronger glue than a simple duct tape.

    • @MadIslowlygoing
      @MadIslowlygoing 9 лет назад

      +DAVID DARLING The bands are the ones with a thick material type backing, not the ones like sand paper as you thought, and they are cheap as hell here. All I wanted to know was how many times can you clean these using the cleaning stick, which in Spanish is called a block, just to confuse people. Anyway, the answer you gave shows me that it is cheaper to clean, despite the cheap cost of the belts here. As for trying to fix them, I tried all sorts, the duct tape just stretched, never came off, but useless for this. Super glue broke when you start the machine, and nothing else I tried worked. The problem was the machine could not be aligned correctly, and kept breaking the belts, got a new one and they are fine, I'll just use the broken belts for general cleaning by hand. Thanks for your time.

    • @dwightstewart7181
      @dwightstewart7181 7 лет назад

      +MadIslowlygoing .. Nobody can answer your question about "how many times" regarding cleaning sticks. Depends on the amount of material sanded, the belt grit, how dirty the belts are, how often you clean them, how sloppy (glue, etc) you are with your woodworking, and more. Your own experimentation is the only thing that can provide an answer.

  • @bigjoe2458
    @bigjoe2458 10 лет назад +1

    good video, I use the pencil tip quite often when sanding or planing however I would never use a belt sander on veneered plywood.. solid wood yes. plywood never.

  • @Wwgoa
    @Wwgoa  12 лет назад

    Thank you for the great comment. Happy woodworking!

  • @paulmacaulay4231
    @paulmacaulay4231 3 года назад

    I have a question. I can do an excellent job with a belt sander, untill i get to higher (smoother) grits than p120. After that i start getting dimples horseshoe marks and score. The solution ive been using is just to orbital sand past this point. But why on earth can i do it perfectly with 120 belts and coarser, but as soon as i go 180 i cant. V confusing.

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  3 года назад

      That's a great question. I don't know why you would have these marks with 180 but not 120. When I do flatten a glue-up using a belt sander, I generally do as you described. I sand using 80 grit and maybe 120 grit, then I switch to a ROS. So, essentially I use the belt sander to flatten, and the ROS to make smooth.
      Paul
      Woodworkers Guild of America

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    @Wwgoa  12 лет назад

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  • @pneuma7741
    @pneuma7741 9 лет назад

    please tell me the model

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  9 лет назад

      +Pneuma This is a Bosch 1276D. Unfortunately this sander has been discontinued.

  • @calvindement5895
    @calvindement5895 5 лет назад +2

    Good video used a belt sander for years. but these cleaning sticks make the belt look good and that is all sanding time is increased as if you had done nothing. I find this to be a placebo. If you pay for the time it's not worth it get a new belt.

  • @bonenfant96
    @bonenfant96 5 лет назад

    Question: does one need an expensive belt sander ?

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Robert. It depends what you want to do, and how fast you want to do it. For most hobbyist woodworkers I would speculate that the answer to your question is 'no'. For most hobbyists an expensive belt/drum sander is a great luxury, but not a necessity. But if you have production requirements, and being efficient and competitive is important to your woodworking business, then the answer might be 'yes'. Thanks Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America

    • @bonenfant96
      @bonenfant96 5 лет назад

      @@Wwgoa Thanks for answering, I appreciate it. And you answered my question very well too.

  • @zazarays
    @zazarays 7 лет назад

    8:17 WOW! Wow man look at it come outta there. And i was using a scratchy pad. 2 belts wasted Atleast it isnt 20.

  • @rmojo23
    @rmojo23 12 лет назад +1

    I use an old rubber shoe as a cleaning stick for my belt

  • @MrKockabilly
    @MrKockabilly 5 лет назад

    Why didn't they design the sander to roll backward to counter the natural motion of a user's pushing forward?

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  5 лет назад

      Hello. Great question. Maybe they don't want a tool that has a default path toward the user, for safety reasons. But, maybe you have a good product suggestion for some tool company.
      Thanks
      Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America

    • @stephenrosenthal5252
      @stephenrosenthal5252 4 года назад

      Not sure that a user's natural inclination is to push forward.
      I find as far as hand saws are concerned I prefer pull saws. I find them much easier to start a cut and angle control more precise.
      Maybe that is just me...

  • @garysaulnier5231
    @garysaulnier5231 8 лет назад

    Hi, I just asked Jack Houweling before watching your 2011 video on Belt Sanding tips, 13 minutes ago Dec.06/016. Maybe you can answer this Question. I have no room for a Drum sander, I need a Light weight large portable, reliable belt sander for Dinning table top building size sanding jobs. Since 2011, what would you recommend NOW as a good belt sander for a 70 year old with Arthritis pain ? Check my question to Jack's comments to all who reads his Questions . Hoping someone has a good answer. Thanks Gary W. S.

    • @Wwgoa
      @Wwgoa  8 лет назад

      Hi Gary. The good news is that there are lots of nice hand held belt sanders to choose from these days. I don't have a specific recommendation for you since what is important to you are the ergonomics that relate to your specific situation, and of course it has to fit within your budget. I'd suggest that you go to a home center that has lots of models on display, and see which ones feel lightest and most balanced.

    • @Pro1er
      @Pro1er 7 лет назад

      Gary, if your arthritis is really bad, there are two things to consider. 1) A wide belt like the 4" demonstrated here may not be best because the more surface area that is in contact with the wood, the more the sander will 'pull'. 2) You may want to start with as fine as a grit as is practical for the same reason as mentioned in item #1. A courser belt will have more 'pull' than a finer one.
      I've seen Jack banging away with his bare hands on some of his projects and it absolutely sends shivers up my spine!

  • @andreqeen2417
    @andreqeen2417 5 лет назад +12

    I prefer to build with stodoys.

  • @joesalemi2414
    @joesalemi2414 4 года назад

    You didn’t show how to change the belt of work the tensioner to keep belt on.

  • @mixedgaming01
    @mixedgaming01 10 лет назад

    I put my wrist on a belt sander once

    • @shadyking3912
      @shadyking3912 10 лет назад

      ouch

    • @mixedgaming01
      @mixedgaming01 10 лет назад

      It was only painful for the month, I haven't touched one since.

  • @entertainme7523
    @entertainme7523 3 года назад

    Or you could just not make that cabinet flush at the bottom and never have to worry about doing this 😉

  • @johnnyguitwithit2614
    @johnnyguitwithit2614 4 года назад

    I've wasted thousands of dollars on belts. Didn't know you could clean the belts😟

  • @Edward-vs4hz
    @Edward-vs4hz 7 лет назад

    If it takes that long to sand using a belt sander, why not just use a large RO sander?

    • @vinceking7878
      @vinceking7878 7 лет назад

      Edward Reno
      I suppose that it doesn't sand cross grain.

    • @crunch9876
      @crunch9876 6 лет назад

      Edward Reno belt sanders are much faster than orbital sanders... also the sand in in one direction. So there are two differences right there

  • @modernwize
    @modernwize 6 лет назад +1

    Who else is here because you overestimated your belt standing skills?

  • @alexisagosto1966
    @alexisagosto1966 8 лет назад

    ☆☆☆☆☆

  • @justinm651
    @justinm651 4 года назад

    This title is too vague. Please edit it. Teaching on point. Could easily drop 2 minutes, if you write out key points cut out some of the sanding ;)

  • @romanamerlene8554
    @romanamerlene8554 7 лет назад

    Awesome solutions for wooden project is woodprix.

  • @dessertman1181
    @dessertman1181 5 лет назад

    Great tips thank you