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Belt/disc sander recommendations?


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Axminster Tools offer a wide variety of sanders amongst other things.

 

This is comparable to the one on ebay: Axminster Trade Series BDS-612 Belt & Disc Sander - Belt & Disc Sanders - Sanders - Wood Working | Axminster Tools & Machinery

 

However if just going for a disc sander then they also offer this velcro system which makes changing discs easy: Hermes Heavy-Duty Self-Adhesive Velcro Disc - Abrasive Discs - Abrasives - Fixing, Gluing & Finishing | Axminster Tools & Machinery

 

Usual disclaimer applies, I have nothing to do with Axminster other than being a satisfied customer.

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Yes I had thought of that, my only reason for going for the idea of a combined belt and disc sander would be for moving through the grits easily, so for example I could have a 60 grit on the disc sander and a 100 grit on the belt, if I only had a disc I would have to change the sanding disc every time I wanted to change grit and as most of them are self adhesive I imagine it would mean destroying the sanding disc each time I changed grit.

 

 

 

Does that make sense?

 

 

I get your logic althought holding end grain onto a belt can be hard. You don't have a lathe by any chance? If so you could make discs for that

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I get your logic althought holding end grain onto a belt can be hard. You don't have a lathe by any chance? If so you could make discs for that

 

Hi,

 

No I don't unfortunately, I have been using a belt sander so far and yes I know what you mean about the piece being dragged away by the belt but a lot of the ones I have looked at have a guard rail so I could rest the piece against that.

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I've been looking at 12" disc sanders and have narrowed it down a bit, does anyone have any experience or opinions on any of the following:

 

DISC SANDER TS 305 HOLZMANN - TG Machinery

 

F31-120 Fox 305mm Disc Sander @£140.99

 

Record Power DS300 305mm Sander / Linisher 230V | Disc Sanders | Screwfix.com

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The record one looks the best out of them more robust, How come you've decided on just the disc sander . Surely both disc and belt gives you more choice.

 

Yes true, I read that a dedicated disc or belt sander maybe a better choice that a combination, the 12" disc sander by record seems to have really good specs, a guard, brake etc.

 

I just thought perhaps it's best to get a simpler machine that does a better job?

 

The bds 250 you showed does look nice though, now I'm confused!

 

Atb,

Danny.

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