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Frustration with Craftsman Belt Sander The Ranger 10-06-2008
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Posted by The Ranger on October 6, 2008, 2:22 pm


I've had this tool for over two decades and never had any
issues prior (other than surprise at how much material a belt
sander can chew through with each revolution).

I was using it this past weekend on some green wood and instead
of creating a mountain of sawdust, it created a pile of sand
belts.

I can remember EVER breaking a belt prior. Any ideas on what
I'm doing or why they might be separating at the glue-joint?

Many thanks.

The Ranger



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Posted by dpb on October 6, 2008, 2:41 pm


The Ranger wrote:
...

> I can remember EVER breaking a belt prior. Any ideas on what
> I'm doing or why they might be separating at the glue-joint?
...
First supposition would be age of the belts -- glue eventually fails.

Had similar experience w/ a bunch from Klingspor that had had for
several years. Talked w/ one of their engineers who notes the
manufacturer of the glue they use only warrants it to them for a year.

--

Posted by on October 6, 2008, 3:04 pm


On Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:22:34 -0700, "The Ranger"

>I've had this tool for over two decades and never had any
>issues prior (other than surprise at how much material a belt
>sander can chew through with each revolution).
>
>I was using it this past weekend on some green wood and instead
>of creating a mountain of sawdust, it created a pile of sand
>belts.
>
>I can remember EVER breaking a belt prior. Any ideas on what
>I'm doing or why they might be separating at the glue-joint?
>
>Many thanks.
>
>The Ranger
>

A batch of old belts?
I had this problem myself with 2 packs of Harbor "Fright" belts that
were hanging around the shop a while. I got a pack of new ones from
Ace and all is well again

Posted by Phisherman on October 6, 2008, 7:12 pm


On Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:22:34 -0700, "The Ranger"

>I've had this tool for over two decades and never had any
>issues prior (other than surprise at how much material a belt
>sander can chew through with each revolution).
>
>I was using it this past weekend on some green wood and instead
>of creating a mountain of sawdust, it created a pile of sand
>belts.
>
>I can remember EVER breaking a belt prior. Any ideas on what
>I'm doing or why they might be separating at the glue-joint?
>
>Many thanks.
>
>The Ranger
>


I usually don't sand green wood, but working green wood is very
different than dried wood. Allow the plate to cool down every 5-10
minutes. I suspect you have some cheap sanding belts.

Posted by Red Green on October 6, 2008, 11:25 pm



> I've had this tool for over two decades and never had any
> issues prior (other than surprise at how much material a belt
> sander can chew through with each revolution).
>
> I was using it this past weekend on some green wood and instead
> of creating a mountain of sawdust, it created a pile of sand
> belts.
>
> I can remember EVER breaking a belt prior. Any ideas on what
> I'm doing or why they might be separating at the glue-joint?
>
> Many thanks.
>
> The Ranger
>
>

As mentioned, different belt supplier/brand? After having it for 2
decades I assume you've checked for a rotation arrow on the belts you are
using. Had some cheapos breaking on me then noticed the arrow on the
inside of the belt.

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