New little belt sander in the shop

nice little sander i could use something like that in my shop for small pieces.thanks for the review.

-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Yes. I “need” one also!! Thanks.

-- Andy - Seattle USA

I recently purchased a Grizzly belt/disc sander for the same reason, small parts on my regular belt sander doesn’t
work well. The only difference I can see is the Grizzly is all metal & quite heavy. Thanks for the review,

-- Rich

Good point on the small parts. I find holding and controlling small parts against a 6×48 belt sander is a sure fire method to reduce one’s chances of being identified in the FBI fingerprint data base…but despite that advantage, is otherwise distinctly unpleasant.
There are occasions where something like this would be very useful in my shop….Not to be used often, but likely much appreciated when needed. Thanks for the review! Look forward to the updates.

-- Live to putter...putter to live!

I recently purchased a Grizzly belt/disc sander for the same reason, small parts on my regular belt sander doesn t
work well. The only difference I can see is the Grizzly is all metal & quite heavy. Thanks for the review,

- Rich1955

after seeing this i started looking and im thinking the grizzly for the reason metal not plastic,how has your performed so far,would you buy it again ?

-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

I recently purchased a Grizzly belt/disc sander for the same reason, small parts on my regular belt sander doesn t
work well. The only difference I can see is the Grizzly is all metal & quite heavy. Thanks for the review,

- Rich1955

after seeing this i started looking and im thinking the grizzly for the reason metal not plastic,how has your performed so far,would you buy it again ?

- pottz . I only had it for about 2 months, but so far I like it. It’s quiet and no vibration. It is heavy so I mounted it on a stand. I bought it because I started making wooden trucks and my regular belt sander was a little to aggressive. The only problem I have is it has 2 separate dust ports, one for the belt and one for the disc, but I’ll make something to combine the two. As for your question, Yes I would buy it again.

-- Rich

These little belt sanders also make good knife sharpeners. I have a more heavy-duty 1” belt sander that I use to keep my kitchen knives razor-sharp. I suppose you could maintain any straight edge, like a chisel or plane blade, but I prefer to sharpen them on waterstones with a honing guide.

The Patron Saint of Knives uses several machines, but a single belt sander with an assortment of belts, including a leather strop, does the job just fine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1weYvX3nGAs

-- "wood" and "good" rhyme, but not "food"

I recently purchased a Grizzly belt/disc sander for the same reason, small parts on my regular belt sander doesn t
work well. The only difference I can see is the Grizzly is all metal & quite heavy. Thanks for the review,

- Rich1955

after seeing this i started looking and im thinking the grizzly for the reason metal not plastic,how has your performed so far,would you buy it again ?

- pottz . I only had it for about 2 months, but so far I like it. It s quiet and no vibration. It is heavy so I mounted it on a stand. I bought it because I started making wooden trucks and my regular belt sander was a little to aggressive. The only problem I have is it has 2 separate dust ports, one for the belt and one for the disc, but I ll make something to combine the two. As for your question, Yes I would buy it again.

- Rich1955

yeah the two seperate dust ports is pretty standard my big delta is the same way,but good too hear,im probably gonna go with the griz,i like steel over plastic any day.thanks man.
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-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Gotta like this review on the Griz though….

newbrew42 (4 stars)

Recommended

06/22/2020 06:04 PM
Love it. Only thing I’ve found wrong is it shocks me at times.

Uh huh. Maybe the plastic has its advantages!
As long as it doesn’t shock you, I’m sure you’ll love your new toy Pottz! ; )

-- Live to putter...putter to live!

Gotta like this review on the Griz though…. newbrew42 (4 stars) Recommended

06/22/2020 06:04 PM
Love it. Only thing I ve found wrong is it shocks me at times.

Uh huh. Maybe the plastic has its advantages!
As long as it doesn’t shock you, I’m sure you’ll love your new toy Pottz! ; )

- RCCinNC

hey bud you know not much “shocks” me-lol.

-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Gotta like this review on the Griz though….

newbrew42 (4 stars)

Recommended

06/22/2020 06:04 PM
Love it. Only thing I ve found wrong is it shocks me at times.

Uh huh. Maybe the plastic has its advantages!
As long as it doesn’t shock you, I’m sure you’ll love your new toy Pottz! ; )

- RCCinNC

hey bud you know not much “shocks” me-lol.

- pottz

Challenge accepted.. ; )

-- Live to putter...putter to live!

Gotta like this review on the Griz though….

newbrew42 (4 stars)

Recommended

06/22/2020 06:04 PM
Love it. Only thing I ve found wrong is it shocks me at times.

Uh huh. Maybe the plastic has its advantages!
As long as it doesn’t shock you, I’m sure you’ll love your new toy Pottz! ; )

- RCCinNC

hey bud you know not much “shocks” me-lol.

- pottz

Challenge accepted.. ; )

- RCCinNC

game on meet me at “the show goes on” if you got the [email protected]*#S !!!

-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Thanks for the review fiver...

What do you guys mean all metal? Do you mean that the belt cover is cast iron… just kidding… pressed metal?

I have what seems like the same dog with different legs,

The comments got me curious and had me going down to the workshop and hitting it with a hammer (small one) to hear a clink or a clunk… Well my curiosity made me realise it was easier to swing than a cat, however, it has served the purpose it was bought for.

-- If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

Looks like a nice little sander. They do come in handy. I have the 1” x 42” Kalamazoo made in USA. Works great for small parts and excels at sharpening knives with the rear platen removed to give you a “loose” belt. Very basic but rock solid. Pricey though.

-- Darrel