Making a homemade disc sander

[@kymmarshall1116]

Finally a woodworker that speaks my language 👍🏾🇦🇺

[@kymmarshall1116]

I’ve just finished building my disc sander using an old bench grinder motor. A couple of other jobs on the go as well.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, so glad you found me

[@JuanManuel123ify]

Impresionante trabajo compañero.....Enhorabuena.............Una verdadera obra de arte.....Le mando un fuerte abrazo y saludo desde Las Islas Canarias (España).......................

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Muchas gracias, amigo. Un fuerte abrazo y saludos desde Sydney Australia

[@andrewvitale7128]

I stumbled on your video accidentally and I have to say you saved me lots of cash and I thank you and more importantly my wife thanks you and I'm a new subscriber! Thanks for sharing your simple yet brilliant builds .

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Andrew, glad I could help. Thanks for the sub and welcome

[@AGlimpseInside]

Very well-made brother. That’s going to give you so much functionality for years. Nice work my man

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Chris. I had the old smaller one for many years so this new one will definitely be around for a long time. Cheers mate.

[@johnjude2685]

DIY Sir you just did one hack of a illustration. Love your project and I can follow. Audio great enough tools noise to help me relate with what is happening. You voice was load and clear just enough to let me hear and relaxed as I'm watching someone who done his prep work. As said very ellelent job of a great build. You certainly are a Professor of this KZbin University and thanks thanks Thanks 😊 Thanks

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Well thank you very much John, glad you liked the video. Feel free to share it around. Thanks again

[@donaldsmith4986]

Guess I know what I'm doing with the extra table saw motor I have. Thank you so much, looking forward to your other videos.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Yes mate, great use for it. Good luck with it

[@francoisfouche2568]

As usual, great build Vic ! I built myself a 10 inch disc sander, probably about 6 months ago ... as you said there is something very satisfying about building your own tools. Something I found useful, drill a hole on the opposite side of your dust collection port, the "draft" caused by the air moving past the disc at the bottom makes the dust collection even better! One mistake I made but caught in time, I sharpened a piece of threaded rod for some reason, after a few minutes I smelled smoke, it was the sparks that that started the bit of dust in the bottom smoldering !

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Francois. That is a great tip that i will use. I was thinking that the air flow seemed a bit restricted.

[@Lutzboater]

The motor is remarkably quiet and strong sounding. Turned out great

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you. Yeah the motor seems to be relatively new but it is in great shape regardless

[@JesperMakes]

A good project, i will save this one on my future projects playlist. Greetings from Denmark

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Great to hear that Jesper, it wasn't a very difficult build

[@MrAlchemist7777]

Great job Victor. No complicated build technique and very effective. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate

[@markbryan9989]

Nice! I think I need to upgrade the motor on my bandsaw so that I will have an extra motor!! LOL. Well thought out and executed. Thanks Vic!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sounds like a brilliant plan Mark 😃. Thanks mate

[@ianvicedomini2648]

I've been meaning to build myself one of these for some time now but haven't been 100% confident in achieving it. After watching your video, It's given me the inspiration to have a go as I really like yours. You've got a subscriber mate 👍🏽 😉 👌

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Ian. Yeah it really wasn't that difficult. Thanks for the sub too

[@woodfather]

" _The real tools, are the ones we make along the way_ "😄 Mate that looked so easy and straight forward, might have to have a go myself, great build!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Mario. This was one of those builds that was as easy as it looks.

[@robertsibley9377]

Excellent explanations of the reasoning behind design choices. Thanks!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem, my pleasure Robert

[@woollywoolwoolz]

That technique with the measuring tape to draw the circle 🔥🔥🔥

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, thanks very much Walter

[@NoTengoIdeaGuey]

Man your videos are just straight to it, no nonsense, tons of info. 👍 Subbed

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey Jake, thanks for the great feedback and for the sub 👍

[@markforrestsm]

A wealth of little "tips" that added to this video, thank you! Awesome build and great use of "free" MDF! regards and best wishes, Mark (South Africa)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Mark, glad you got something out of it

[@BKRcustoms]

damn. I have everything I need to make this and I cant think of any improvments, nice work mate!!!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, i'll be waiting for your build video then :-)

[@roger4370]

Very nice. I really liked the way you used a tape measure to rough out the circle

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. It’s a great little time saving trick that one

[@briansworkshop01]

Fantastic job it looks and works great You are a craftsman this is a fantastic build thanks for sharing your time and skill. 🍺🍺👍👍🇬🇧

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem at all Brian, my pleasure. Thanks for the wonderful feedback mate

[@JPToto]

Super well done. It's quiet, too!! Nice work 👍🏻

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much. Cheers mate

[@The78bluedevils]

Nice job on the sander 👍🐈

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Tony

[@howardaappel194]

Well made, and been missing you old friend.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Howard

[@grahamparsons6620]

Great build mate, I think it’s safe to say there will be a long list of other makers looking to build something similar now, including me 👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Graham. It wouldn't surprise me mate because it wasn't difficult to build

[@diysiast-diyenthusiastsher6748]

Great job Vic 👏👏👍 I liked the hack that drawing a circle with tape meter, that's cool.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. Yeah, its a cool little trick when accuracy isn't necessary 👍

[@geoffcapper5025]

Fantastic design and build!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Geoff

[@Nedswoodworks]

Great build Vic, and great insight to how you built it. Well done mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much David

[@bigglesanthony]

Love your work and I really enjoy your videos so thank you, I learn something new every time I watch them

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Awesome, thanks very much Anthony, nice to hear that

[@k.cashman427]

Great job with great detailed explanations. Thank you!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem mate, my pleasure. Glad it was helpful!

[@k.cashman427]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks out of curiosity, where did you gett the velcro backing? That is the best way to go as it is the easiest to replace worn sandpaper. Thx!

[@josechavez5950]

Awesome build, love your technique and dedication to your work. Greatly appreciate you keeping it simple easy to follow tutorial. Blessings from UAS!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Jose, glad you liked it and thanks for the feedback

[@peterlisyak5396]

Great job Vic, have a good one

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Peter, you too!

[@davetarrant6888]

Excellent job this looks like something I could build that would be a great addition to the shop. Thanks for sharing

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

My pleasure Dave. Good luck with it mate

[@devinematt2544]

Another top video and another top build. That MDF looks like a dream to work with. I look forward to the next one mate - well done!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. MDF is great in the right application and when worked properly

[@joegee1699]

New subscriber! Thanks for the comprehensive instructions 🙌🚀

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem. Thanks for the sub👍🏼

[@leader133grgr]

hi there !!! great job congratulations my friend . I have a question about the wood cutter you are using with your drill at 7:27 . Can you send me a link where did you buy it ? Also if you can provide another link for the velcro.Thank you so much !!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much. the tool is called a deburring tool and is the best for countersinking. here is a link to something similar www.amazon.com.au/OCGIG-Countersink-Chamfer-Deburring-Metal/dp/B07P543FGB/ref=asc_df_B07P543FGB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=541095185200&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14503883786339108994&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071730&hvtargid=pla-729302932060&psc=1

[@PLaTerra]

This is ingenious! Thanks for the great instructions

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

You're welcome Paul, thanks for watching

[@SujMenon]

Ah thats a simple build, Vic. Great idea and project 👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Suj, glad you like it

[@Dasplitz]

Greetings from Greece, most excellent work! I will try to make this at home, I'm having a hard time finding velcro adhesive sheet, any tips on where I could find? Thanks in advance!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hi Stelios, glad you liked the video. Sorry but I can’t help you with any supplier in Greece, I bought mine locally here in Australia

[@Dasplitz]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks no worries there, I think I will manage to achieve same result not with sheet but stripes, glued so that the entire surface is covered. Thanks for the reply!

[@TumpaTalapatra]

Literally learning from the world, internet is amazing.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Im glad to be contributing to your learning Tumpa

[@richardgroom988]

I was. Wondering what I was going to make next Thanks for the inspiration

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem Richard, good luck with it mate

[@tonyflynn25]

Great build Vic. Really enjoyed that. Don't think I'm at the building my own tools stage but it's got me thinking how handy a disc sander would be.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Tony. Never say never mate

[@MindMatterCreate]

That came out great Vic ! Massive upgrade over your old one 👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

So true mate, thanks very much

[@sumosprojects]

I feel a viral video coming up here Vic, great use of recycled materials & design 🍻🇦🇺👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, i think i'm yet to have a viral video on my channel mate but thanks for the positive vibes.

[@RandomStuff2024-j3g]

im impresed you draw a perfect circle using a straignt line at the end of end of a tape measure. very cool piece of equipment

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Simon

[@jgstill1]

Very well done! you have skills!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much James

[@b3arwithm3]

Very nice build. Just curious whether the guard around the disc helps with reducing dust flying around the shop. Thanks 🙏

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks. The guard helps a little but I always use it with dust collection attached

[@b3arwithm3]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks I also hook up my shop vac but I would add a guard if it helps. But I don't understand how it helps given it covers the side while the dust is produced on the front

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

@@b3arwithm3 Yeah, you're probably right. I've never noticed if it does because of the dust extraction. the main reason for me adding the guard was for safety reasons and to try and concentrate the airflow at the front of the disc and not around the back of it.

[@stevehedges1158]

Great video I've been looking at something like this for a few months now other projects seam to get in the way. Love the little tricks that make the job easier. Very professional thanks.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Steve, hopefully i've inspired you to get it done

[@kuffyswoodwork]

With a beaut disc sander like that in your workshop, you'll never have a blunt pencil again. ✏️😂👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Nope, no excuse at all now

[@GymBodyMuscles]

Nice one Sir. I suppose it will also do a very good job of grinding off sharp edges of cut glass bottles ✌

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Yeah possibly but I don’t think I’ll ever try that

[@FixitFingers]

Awesome Vic! Love building a tool and a great use of both available materials and the old motor. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey , thanks James. Very satisfying these types of builds

[@richragan4810]

Hey Vic nice job and very creative. Thank you for the inspiration, your hard editing work, and sharing. Mate it's really cold up hear in Pennsylvania NE US . Enjoy the weather, stay safe, and peace be with you.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Rich and same to you and your family mate. Keep warm too

[@xtraMTpockets]

Nicely done Vic, Happy New Year old mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey mate, good to hear from you. Thanks and same to you.

[@billsimpson2392]

Hello Vic. May I ask "where do you get the adhesive velcro backing and sand paper from? Bunnings"? Awesome build. Bill

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hi Bill. The Velcro and paper were from Machineryhouse. www.machineryhouse.com.au/a1200 and www.machineryhouse.com.au/a5373

[@SMee67]

Top stuff, mate 👍🏽 Definitely looks built to last. Really nice work. 👌🏽

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Bill

[@Fredatbedrock]

Turned out great well done 👍✅

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Alan

[@BenHollist]

Well done Vic, I wish i had a motor like that to make a disc sander :) Rippa mate :)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Ben

[@VipunEnvisageDesigns]

Good stuff mate! Really inspiring! I feel like making my own tools now, even if I don't, heaps of info in the video that I can use for other builds! And as always it's so amazing you make stuff.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Vipun, glad to hear that mate.

[@MBorik19]

Hey. Well done. can you please tell me what is that black self- adhesive thing that you put on the disk before sanding paper, velcro ?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Michael. Yes its velcro to allow for easy changes of the sandpaper disc

[@Acekrusty]

Great video, thanks, where did u purchase the self adhesive backing from? I’m in oz.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Adrian. Here's the links for the items www.machineryhouse.com.au/a1200 www.machineryhouse.com.au/a5373

[@Acekrusty]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks thank you

[@womflat12587]

Great job. Where did you by the CA glue and accelerator? The more I go to Bunnings the more I'm disappointed.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Kaelem. i got mine direct from Starbond in the US but they don't deliver to Australia any more. Check the description of this video for a list of Australian suppliers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6e3goGNh7NllZo

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

That was awesome mate, I love the flow of your videos - mine are like pulp fiction by comparison 😂😂

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate. That was so funny I laughed out loud 🤣

[@OzSawdustMakers]

Great work mate, I really appreciate the thought that goes into home-made tools.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Cheers mate, thanks very much

[@KRColson]

Very nicely done! Great job indeed. Thank you.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

My pleasure Kevin, glad you liked it. Thanks mate

[@Ace-zb5xr]

3:19 nice trick!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Ace, glad you liked that one

[@stevenhood6284]

Slowly working through your videos and enjoying every one of them. I’m just about to finish my new shed and I’m wondering what you do about dust collection? It seems to be something you’re red hot on and I’m far too slack.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

The dust collection is piped throughout the whole shop into a standard 2Hp unit attached to a cyclone that are installed on the outside of the garage. See this post instagram.com/p/CSOrug3pSrf/

[@stophnerf]

Hey mate, I saw this video and was thinking of using a tile cutter as a base (to get the motor, switches, general housing, etc), and realised that's exactly what you ended up doing the first time with the old unit! Any chance you can discuss the limitations of your original approach? Obviously size and power are two key things - looks like the model of tile cutter you used was a 600w unit. I am eyeing off an 800w unit or something at least that powerful. Any things you discovered in your travels during that previous build would be brilliant to hear about. Thanks!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey Chris, it was pretty much what you said, size and power but saying that they were never really a limitation. Mine only had about a 7 or 8" disc and I wanted a 12" disc. That's pretty much it.

[@stophnerf]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks Wondering whether elevating the base to accept a 12" disc would be an option. I've also looked at sourcing motors from used air compressors as they tend to be at least 1.5HP, just more work obviously. Thanks for the response!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

@@stophnerf Yes definitely. I knew that was a possible solution but just never got around to doing it

[@bear8046]

Well done. Very well done.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much and much appreciated

[@simonbates8795]

Great build, thanks for sharing.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem Simon, my pleasure. Thanks

[@kenbro2801]

Great build, where do you get Starbond glue and accelerator in Australia

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Ken. I'm not sure of any local retailers. You can order it direct from Starbond.

[@dennisxf9300]

Awesome I think I will give it a go myself

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Dennis and best wishes with yours mate

[@yaseenathar9621]

Nice work brother.....

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Yaseen

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

I reckon that's one for me. Cheers from Australind WA.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Stewart. Glad to bring some inspiration and motivation your way mate

[@johnperrett8782]

Another wonderful project Vic. Did you nut the design out yourself or follow someone’s ideas?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you John. It’s my own design and as usual I had an idea in my head and developed it as I went along

[@richardlo1330]

very nice presentation and excellent build! thank you (I subscribed to your channel)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Richard and welcome, thanks for the sub.

[@LukeTheJoker]

Very nice! Do you have a link for where you got the 12" velcro pad and sanding discs from?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Check out these links Luke www.machineryhouse.com.au/A5373 www.machineryhouse.com.au/A1200

[@jonny7491]

Fantastic once again🇬🇧🇦🇺😀

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Jonny

[@robertoferreirademello2432]

Muito Show esse projeto Parabéns pelo trabalho. Uma boa noite pra você e família. Uma ótima semana. Abs brother Falando de São Paulo Brasil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 👏👏👏🤘👊🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Roberto

[@oldmanpottering]

Nice job, subbed from Tinonee NSW

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks and thank you for the sub!

[@sheilbwright7649]

Great build. How did you determine that the motor speed was good for a sander?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. The motor speed is 1400 rpm ( it’s on the spec plate) which is ideal for a disc sander.

[@sheilbwright7649]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks THANKS Terribly obvious if your not me. Electrickery as you may guess is not my strength. Anywhere you can look up what specs you need for what homemade tool? I have wanted to have a go but don't know what motor for what project.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

@@sheilbwright7649 no problem mate. My best suggestion is to look up the tool you’re interested in on the makers or sellers website and read through the specs. They almost always list them.

[@scottbennett6981]

Very nice work.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Scott

[@Tinker1950]

Now that's got me thinking. Must get rid of the tiny 6" ultra weedy disc Sander I ought from Lidl.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sounds like a good idea mate. Glad I was able to provide some motivation for you

[@bonawatchmore6109]

Hey. how do you make the disk flat ? Do you have tip to build steel disk ?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

MDF is very flat to start with but if you watch at 8:02 you will see how i flattened the face. Sorry but i can't give you any advice about making a metal disc.

[@bonawatchmore6109]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks do you have dial indicator to check if the disk run flat ?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

@@bonawatchmore6109 Yes i do, but i can feel its flat when i press a piece of timber against it.

[@bonawatchmore6109]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks Can you help me to check 🙏🙏🙏

[@marcus_w0]

Where did you get the sheet of Velcro? I don't know what to search for...

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hi Marcus, the velcro and the sanding sheets were from Machineryhouse here in Australia www.machineryhouse.com.au/A1200

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

excellent really awesome

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent, thank you.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

You're welcome. Thank you to you!

[@talbertadams6586]

What is the RPM of that motor? What is the best RPM to use? Thats for your video.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I think its around 1400 rpm Talbert. As for the best speed i think slower is better to reduce burning. A good idea is to do some online window shopping of disc sanders and check their specs for motor speed.

[@peternewman9713]

Good work Vic! What are the specs for the motor? RPM and HP?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Peter. It’s a 1400 rpm, 1 HP motor.

[@peternewman9713]

Thanks. 👍

[@Woodified]

How many RPMs is your motor?

[@Woodified]

Nevermind, I just found it in the the description.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Oh good, glad you found it. I had no idea I included it in the description, I was going to try and find it on the motor.

[@vikto07081980]

Small and compact

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you

[@larryhill6187]

where did velcrow come from

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

It was from Hare & Forbes. Here's the link www.machineryhouse.com.au/A1200

[@opitk90nico]

Well done

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate

[@hasmukhvpatel4539]

this is a real sander.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you

[@boodzoutdoors9549]

yeah nice job.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate

[@Allegedly2right]

If it was a tank it would be a King Tiger haha it's a Stoatter that's good in Jock Talk 10/10

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks (I think)

[@darkspeed62]

Was thinkign this would be fariyl straight forward for some reason. It definately was not/

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Just a lot of steps in the build Freddie, but i didnt think it was difficult

[@chakireladraoui9331]

👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you

[@Abdironwork]

You're not right.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Are you??

[@АлексейПотапов-и8ю]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks