Belt sanding

mcgrave off to a rocking start Member since December 2008 Posts: 14	Belt sanding Jan 3, 2010 11:55:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mcgrave on Jan 3, 2010 11:55:47 GMT -5 Just wondering if when i am shaping a stone if i could use a belt sander. Can anyone help me on this subject. :help:

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Belt sanding Jan 3, 2010 12:02:00 GMT -5

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Post by catmandewe on Jan 3, 2010 12:02:00 GMT -5

I have a belt sander with silicone carbide belts and with diamond belts, it also has a water feed for belt cooling
The Richardson's sanders are disk sanders instead of belt sanders, and they sand dry, but they have a little vacuum attachment that is supposed to cut down on the dust.
With a little thought I am sure you could figure something out, just don't breath the dust.

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Belt sanding Jan 3, 2010 12:16:14 GMT -5

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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 3, 2010 12:16:14 GMT -5

It would have to be pretty coarse sand paper to grind/shape. Dry sanding with 400 or 600 puts a pretty nice finish on rock. As mentioned the rock dust can be hazardous and the cheap dust masks are no use to keep the silica dust out of your lungs. Do a search on "silicosis" and decide if it is worth it to you.

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scared0o0rabbit starting to shine! Member since November 2009 Posts: 31	Belt sanding Jan 4, 2010 14:07:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scared0o0rabbit on Jan 4, 2010 14:07:07 GMT -5 So does wet sanding eliminate the dust?

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Belt sanding Jan 4, 2010 20:11:56 GMT -5

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Post by carloscinco on Jan 4, 2010 20:11:56 GMT -5

Wet sanding reduces the airborne dust but even the atomized mist the belts throw off contains dust. Also if your belt sander is not made for wet service you could rust it up or electrocute yourself. The belts may also have to be made for wet service. I use 2x72" belt grinders (for another hobby) and the POP and slap when a belt breaks will get your attention.
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