I have made that same mistake and found that if you just turn your belt sand er to flat it works out better. But I have found that sandpaper with a piece of glass just works the best.
Good idea on rotating the belt! You are 100% right, a flat surface hand sanding would have been best. I should not have been so impatient. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@WoodturningWithJohnMarro Just another suggestion. I took a piece of 3/4 Ply and put a handle on it and glued a piece of that grippy drawer liner, it allows me to get even pressure. But also found depending on the grit on the belt, only use enough pressure to keep the segmented ring from moving. You will lose material quickly.
That bell turned out really nice John even though you had some trouble! I have a 38” drum sander and those would be way too small mine! 😁 I was thinking about a sled like you mentioned! I really like those cones you used! Are you going to sell any? Thanks for sharing! Cheers
Hey Bill! I think I recovered it pretty well. It was just wonky lol. I have a 16” Jet Drum Sander, and will definitely be making a sled for it. As far as the cones go, I will definitely sell them. I have asked my son how much for them and I will let you know. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have made that same mistake and found that if you just turn your belt sand er to flat it works out better. But I have found that sandpaper with a piece of glass just works the best.
Good idea on rotating the belt! You are 100% right, a flat surface hand sanding would have been best. I should not have been so impatient. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@WoodturningWithJohnMarro Just another suggestion. I took a piece of 3/4 Ply and put a handle on it and glued a piece of that grippy drawer liner, it allows me to get even pressure. But also found depending on the grit on the belt, only use enough pressure to keep the segmented ring from moving. You will lose material quickly.
@@timplumey-fl5xn good to know! Thanks
That bell turned out really nice John even though you had some trouble! I have a 38” drum sander and those would be way too small mine! 😁 I was thinking about a sled like you mentioned! I really like those cones you used! Are you going to sell any? Thanks for sharing! Cheers
Hey Bill! I think I recovered it pretty well. It was just wonky lol. I have a 16” Jet Drum Sander, and will definitely be making a sled for it. As far as the cones go, I will definitely sell them. I have asked my son how much for them and I will let you know. Thanks for watching and commenting.