Project Information
My shop build sander. I have looked at many plans on Lumberjock and came up with this. I did use hinges so that I could remove the table to more compact storage. Table is made of 2 - 3/4" MDF and 1 - 1/2" melmine. The drum is 22" wide. The only motor i had on hand is a 1/4 hp, takes a couple seconds to rev to top speed. but does a good job. I used 3/4 cold rolled steel for the shaft.
Price breakdown
20$ - 3/4 cold rolled steel
23$ - Pillow blocks with bearings.
35$ - 4X8 sheet MDF
7$ - pulley
30$ - 1/4 hp electric motor - Mine was free - can get cheap at auction.
10$ - 2×4 wood
5$ - belt - I had extra but plan to upgrade to link belt.
3$ - hinges
133$ Total, not bad. I have seen people spend up to 400 on shop made sanders.
Let me know if you have any questions. I do plan on building a hood with dust collection. That will be made with scrap wood around shop.
Price breakdown
20$ - 3/4 cold rolled steel
23$ - Pillow blocks with bearings.
35$ - 4X8 sheet MDF
7$ - pulley
30$ - 1/4 hp electric motor - Mine was free - can get cheap at auction.
10$ - 2×4 wood
5$ - belt - I had extra but plan to upgrade to link belt.
3$ - hinges
133$ Total, not bad. I have seen people spend up to 400 on shop made sanders.
Let me know if you have any questions. I do plan on building a hood with dust collection. That will be made with scrap wood around shop.