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Post by toiv0 on Oct 15, 2017 19:09:07 GMT -5
Was supposed to pay 75 bucks but got it free with 10 plus boxes if belts. Have to make a platen for it. They normally come with a roller platen but think a ceramic glass flat platen will be the way to go. Any ideas if it will work like a bull wheel?
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 15, 2017 19:32:14 GMT -5
Free!?! You lucky dog! I would think that should do the trick for dry sanding. Worth a try!
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Post by toiv0 on Oct 15, 2017 22:04:27 GMT -5
Free!?! You lucky dog! I would think that should do the trick for dry sanding. Worth a try! I tried it without a platen but couldn't keep the rock flat. Polished pretty good on the edges and made the flat actually convex. Will weld a piece of flat stock onto a 1 inch rod and glue either a ceramic tile or ceramic glass to that like the knife makers use.
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 16, 2017 10:04:39 GMT -5
Wow,huge sander!! Seen a few bull wheels at working a thunderegg....Nothing can compare...They are fast and easy.. Good luck with your new toy! Thumbs up
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Post by NDK on Oct 18, 2017 16:27:32 GMT -5
That should be a simple enough fix Billy. Let us know when you fix it up & how it works!
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Post by youp50 on Oct 19, 2017 6:20:01 GMT -5
Six inch wide? What diameter do you think?
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Post by toiv0 on Oct 19, 2017 18:50:54 GMT -5
Six inch wide? What diameter do you think? Belts are only 4 inch and the platten wheels I have seen are about a 4 inch wheel, thinking I am going with a flat platten 4 inches by 10 or 12 long.
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Post by youp50 on Oct 19, 2017 22:19:18 GMT -5
I think you will like it more than a bull wheel. It's 'softer' easier to get convex shape.
How long are the belts? I know where some 4 inch belts are hanging. Long belts, the machine long defunct.
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Post by toiv0 on Oct 20, 2017 4:44:17 GMT -5
I think you will like it more than a bull wheel. It's 'softer' easier to get convex shape. How long are the belts? I know where some 4 inch belts are hanging. Long belts, the machine long defunct. I believe 84 inch, will double check when I get home in a few weeks
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