I know this is a tired subject, but I have some money set aside and want to get a good belt sander for bowmaking. I'm thinking a 6 X 80, but not sure of brand.
I'm not rich by any means, but I have set aside enough money I hope to get a serious sander that will work very well and last.
Thanks, Brett
P.S. I will be making fiberglass bows if that makes a difference.
I have this one and really like it.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Edge-Sander-w-Wrap-Around-Table/G0512
That was the one I was going to mention as well
Try Craigslist if you are looking for a used sander..there is a used Grizzly 1140 edge sander in Bozemon for $400. I bought a used 1140 sander last year for a good price. I just converted the motor end to a pattern sander. So its a edge sander and a pattern sander. If I had Roy's good looks and money I would have bought a new one..
Thanks Roy, bjansen and Robertfishes. I'm excited to have a good sander.
There is one like Roy's on craigslist in LA right now for $500 that I keep looking at.
What do you guys think about the 6x48 combo sanders? HF Has one for $200
I would shy away from HF.
Brett, what part of Montana are you from?
I'm in Fairfield....about 30 miles west of Great Falls.
I found one of these on Craigslist, new and still in original packaging. If I recall correctly, I paid $375.
Grizzly edge sander (http://www.grizzly.com/products/6-x-80-Edge-Sander/G1531)
It's a pretty nice machine.