Portable Belt sanders | Beginner Tools

[@lindaratcliffe7667]

Thank you for this! I just got a belt sander, and this really helped!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it helped!

[@rhettfletch13]

Well-made, well-presented informational video. Great angle shots with clear and concise instructions. All together, this video is well thought out and organized. Good stuff. Great explanation matched with equally helpful visuals! Valuable skills, could be transferred to explain other topics beyond tools and woodworking!

[@chicken_nuggets1795]

The fact that I have Construction II Class tomorrow and I kinda forgot how to use a belt sander. Thanks you just saved me from a slight embarrassment!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Nice! Good luck. :)

[@LO-bw3hb]

Packed full of handy tips. Thanks!

[@denisstpierre7140]

Wow! Love your videos. Quick useful information! Thank You!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you like them!

[@mike_williams]

Thanks, I just got my belt sander. I didn't know about checking the direction for the sandpaper. Good video.

[@SorobanWorld]

Excellent. Short and informative.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mitziyoung9668]

Thanks for all the tips!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You bet!

[@mijalic1]

Great inatruction. Thank you for your time and effort to make this video and share your knowledge with us. Greetings from Croatia

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ZacharySIU]

Love this video! It's perfect for beginners! Thank you so much

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Thank you for commenting!

[@mihhai2010]

Dust is the biggest problem for me. Can you make a video about minimizing the dust in sanding a painted door, for example? Thank you

[@mister-sclark1675]

I just placed an order, for a portable belt sander. Thx a bunch

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Awesome! Let me know how you like it.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

$50 bucks on Ebay.

[@MayorofNilbog]

What's your thoughts on the grease sticks? I've used the rubber ones for a while, but is it worth adding the grease one?

[@michaelclarkj]

I am seeking to sand and repaint a front porch - I’m wondering if belt sanders are suited to this task or if I should seek out a circular hand sander. It seems like maybe they are more suited to elevated construction work, but I might experiment with the sanders I have to see how they perform on this porch.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Start with what you have but the belt sander will work good for this task too because it can remove material quickly.

[@blancabellomo6676]

Thanks for the tutorial and tips. Very informative. One thing that I didn't understand was what were you using to clean the sandpaper? It was a stick of something. Sorry but my hearing is not that good lately.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Hello Blanca. It works just like a pencil eraser, just bigger. Here's one to look at --> amzn.to/3smDPXc

[@joegenshlea6827]

Hi - I hope you or another viewer can help out my pretty basic question. I've embarked on my first wood-working project since 8th grade (1979) and have small problem. I made drawer that is 3" high, but needs to be about 2 7/8" high, so I need to remove above 1/8" from all 4 sides. I have an orbital sander, but it's taking forever with 80 grit, but more importantly it's not sanding down evenly. After watching this video I think a belt sander is the right tool for the job? Or maybe a plane? Thanks in advance

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Hello. A belt sander would work, but it's still really hard to keep even. I would use a table saw for the long cuts and a miter saw for the short cuts. However, I would imagine that you don't have either. So I would draw a very clean pencil line on what needs removed and sand to that line. I would also recommend starting on a practice board to get the feel of the sander. Hope that helps.

[@catytheredheadedalaskan8118]

Thank you for a great video

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You are welcome! :)

[@davebottini3376]

Do you have a training video for flattening a twisted cutting board with a belt sander? Thanks

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

No, sorry

[@TheMenghi1]

What size would be good for sanding wood trim on a house? I am referring to window frames, for example.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

I wouldn't use this tool, I would use a Random orbital sander.

[@lazarooliva299]

I have one ...nice info ...thanks

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad you have one too! What are you using yours for?

[@lazarooliva299]

@@TrainingHandsAcademy wood floors

[@geraldsison6042]

can belt samder be used to remove existing paints on the floor?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

yes

[@monicaeberz3356]

Thank you for giving the demonstration of how it can skip forward, potentially out of your hands. That is my #1 fear in attempting to use a belt sander, and showing what that might look like and giving the solution for preventing it has assuaged my fears! Thank you.

[@judyl.761]

Awesome. Thanks : )

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You're welcome!

[@markkoons7488]

Some of the retailers who sell belt cleaning sticks refer to the material as crepe. About 50 years ago there was a year or two of chuka boot men's fashion footwear with crepe soles, soles of exactly the same material as these sticks.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

wow, that's cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregm5408]

Mannn u really helped me out lol short an sweet

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Glad to hear that Greg!

[@agapelove916]

Can I use a belt sander on fiberglass?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Yes

[@wolfgang4468]

I think the very affordable Ryobi EBS800V belt sander is a good choice because of two features you did not mention: 1. It has holes for clamps (and 2 clamps included) so you can use it stationary. 2. It comes with a metal sanding frame so you can use it for flattening glued shelves or even for sort of joining if you don't own a joiner! Now here is the affiliate link ... www ... just kidding! But I was a little astonished you did not mention those two possibilities for using a portable belt sander in a small workshop and/or for people with little money!

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

As always Wolfgang, thanks for chiming in! It's good to know about the Ryboi... I haven't bought a belt sander in over 18 years.

[@zainabbello6313]

Where can I get it and how much?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

where do you live?

[@investingty]

I bought a used belt sander that did not have a dust bag. What is a good standard dust bag out there that I can buy for my machine and where can I get it?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

You will have to look for a bag that fits your model and brand... if you can find a factor bag that would be great.

[@sirtito3]

My belts keep breaking. Even when adjusting new belts. Correct direction with arrow. I checked for burrs on the pad and nothing. Is it time for a new one? Please help.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Wow John I'm not sure! Have you tried a different brand of belt? I've had bad batches before. Let me know.

[@keepingupwithayesha792]

My cord got wedged in it. I managed to fix the plug n there's power with the belt turning but not sanding now. Plz advice 🙏

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Can you give more info please. "Belt turning but not sanding now"?

[@Mixwell1983]

I have an older stanley that takes 3x21 and also a Skil sand cat or some shit that takes 2 1/2 x 16 and i cannot find belts on any big box store websites

[@unkwm128]

thx

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Seen many of Porter Cable belt sanders going for less than $50 on Ebay.

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Good to know

[@chimp3537]

C U Next Tuesday 😂😂

[@StarAsemota-tp9qu]

Wowww

[@adittypublications4141]

Why my sander is bouncing on the wood

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Not flat or applying too much pressure.

[@interceptor7905]

I am guessing that Porter Cable is still "Made in USA"?

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

As far as I know... let me know if you find out something different.

[@interceptor7905]

@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thank you.I was just wondering because now almost everything is made in different countries.Great channel !

[@johnstock6886]

I have a model number 352vs porter cable that has Jackson, TN USA BUT MADE IN MEXICO 🇲🇽

[@densamad2009]

what name to remove dust (adhesive dust)?

[@nannanz2097]

No matter how much I adjust the belt my belts drift off. i get it lined up nicely but as soon as I start to use it, it starts to drift off again! Ready to throw it out the window 😡

[@TrainingHandsAcademy]

Sorry to hear that, what brand do you have?