SOLVING my BELT SANDER problem!

I need to solve my belt sander problem! How many belt sanders does a woodworker need? Especially one that doesn't often use them! One of them has got to go, and one of them needs to be re-purposed to function as a replacement for my disc sander. Let's do it!
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[@RagnBoneBrown]

Free Plans: Bosch PBS75A Belt Sander amzn.to/3UetpJK (Amazon UK) geni.us/UilBW (Worldwide) Vertical Toggle Clamps: amzn.to/3HrbhVq (Amazon UK) geni.us/GC0Y (Worldwide) Toggle Clamps: amzn.to/4b2vu1a (Amazon UK) geni.us/BIzHo4 (Worldwide) Woodwork Journey 3D printed table on Instagram: instagram.com/reel/C1O-lg6IZtH/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 🔨 MY TOOLS 🔨 For links to the tools I use, plus some of my favourite consumables, finishes and more see links below. As an Amazon associate I may earn from qualifying purchases UK affiliate store: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/ragnbonebrown US affiliate store: www.amazon.com/shop/ragnbonebrown 🤝 HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🤝 Support with KZbin channel membership: kzbin.info/door/VyE_6jEtVZGmYGXtUOL5FQjoin Support with Patreon: www.patreon.com/ragnbonebrown Support with PayPal paypal.me/ragnbonebrown Shop With Amazon using my affiliate link: geni.us/iWD3K 💰 SHOP 💰 Etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KeithBrownMaker teespring.com/stores/rag-n-bone-brown-merch 🎧 WORKSHOP BANTER PODCAST 🎧 kzbin.info Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google and most other podcast platforms 🔗 LINKS: 🔗 Website: www.ragnbonebrown.com Facebook: facebook.com/ragnbonebrown Instagram: @ragnbonebrown Twitter: twitter.com/ragnbonebrown Email: [e-mail] Second KZbin Channel (non woodwork videos): kzbin.info

[@kempshott]

I have the same Bosch sander. There are two threaded holes on the top (yours are clogged with sawdust so you may not have noticed them!) so you could have just bolted through the back of the jig and maybe not needed the clamps.

[@EECCtv]

I have this exact sander and use it for the same purpose, but I always mounted it into my vice with a bit of bodgery. This project will be extremely useful to build. Great video, thank you

[@FernsDad]

I have done exactly the same thing with the exact same clamps - you are not alone! The images made them look bigger than they actually are.

[@kevincox5232]

Yep I've done it as well, I've still got them somewhere 😂😂

[@geoffreycoan]

Ditto. I sent mine back as well as I couldn’t think what I would ever use mine for

[@Nix_sound]

Me too

[@hermankopinga]

Did the same thing, mine became useful after “only” three years or so. I built a little sled to shorten a couple dozen small-ish parts on the table saw. There these tiny clamps worked great.

[@TheLindsay720]

Aaand me too! Haha

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great belt sander stand. I never look what brands of tools somebody is using. When I saw a dark green sander, I thought it was Parkside (the brand I have) Don't compare yourself to others. You are you and you are doing great. Just look back and compare yourself with your less experienced you .

[@wrinx]

Great idea - I have a seldom used belt sander which could be re-purposed in this way - thank you!

[@neilarmour4497]

I've been wanting to do something like this for years with my belt sander.... the only thing I use it for nowadays is to sand the dinging room table once every 6-7 years, so I can't permanently build it into a jig, but it would get so much more use mounted with a table. Never thought to use toggle clamps. Will give this a go thanks!

[@SRG-Learn-Makers]

You have to but tons of IEC connectors (the compute PSU ones) an shorten the cables of your tools. It changed my life. I saw Mr.Hornberger do it with fancy ones but is really expensive, IEC works beautifully and cheap. Even better is that some powertools have really good cables, those are the one you buchit to make your extenders.

[@joehart3826]

Top shout Time for Keith to try his hand at basic electrics

[@havenview]

"Even better is that some powertools have really good cables, those are the one you buchit to make your extenders." You have to be VERY careful about this as often power tools are double insulated so their cables do not have an earth. This means you end up with an extension that, if used in some circumstances, will mean the end device is not earthed

[@DavePawson]

Same belt sander, I bodged mine years ago, clamped to the desk. Your (design as you go) seems much more elegant - posh too with dust extraction! Thank you.

[@ChrispHarding]

Nice to see the focus not on "more tools = better" I like projects like this - and have also gotten rid of lesser used tools, and finding ways of making the ones I do have work better for me. A lathe can make a good disc sander in a pinch!

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Brilliant stuff Keith. I have a similar sander made by Parkside and I wouldn't be without it. I have a disc and belt sander which I use a lot but your design looks like it'll work wonderfully mate

[@rogerprice4504]

I've also got a Parkside, and wonder if you have found any plans for this, with dimensions?

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@rogerprice4504 I also have a Parkside. But I'm going to download the plans and I'll adapt them for my sander. But probably only next winter. There are so many other things on my to-do list.

[@Dickie2702]

Good plan if you have a belt sander and want to use it freehand or stationery. Little tip for when you need the adjustment you showed using washers. Epoxy putty is great for this application, simply protect the toolside with cling film and the putty will happily mould itself around any irregular shape and bond to most materials.

[@puddinggeek4623]

Excellent video as always. You can’t beat a bit of bodging to get the job done, it i good to see some mistakes/ struggles along the way. Keep up the great work.

[@ThisOldManOfTheSea]

When I purchased my Elu belt sander (some 30 years ago) it came with a fairly substantial aluminium box which allows me to do what your box achieves. It even comes with an adjustable longitudinal bracket which provides the ability to sand at 90 or 45 degrees. It still works today.😀

[@elchimpo9590]

What a sandtastic video !!!

[@BischBaschBosch]

Nice solution there bud. I see now why you were following my sander exploits. 😂 For that bosch sander ( and the blue version) there is actually a bench mount and angle fence/table available for it - just so folk know like. Another good thing about these Bosch ones is there's also a sanding frame for it (keeps it flat on large surfaces). They're more than the sander costs mind. All adds up to making it a decent versatile bit of kit.👍

[@EightBitTony]

Can you still buy them? Last time I checked it didn't look like it?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks mate, I can't find such a thing on Google, even though a few people have mentioned it... Can you link it? 👍

[@melissabreedlove8211]

Love this idea! I don’t have this belt sander but this video definitely makes me think of doing something for what I do have.. as I don’t have a disc sander and have currently been looking to purchase but am struggling to justify spending money..

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Go for it!

[@paulchambers4137]

@RagnBoneBrown have you considered making the disk sander as an add on to your lathe? You can buy prebuilt sanding plates to go onto some chuck jaws, or a piece of 18mm ply, with some velcro for a 305mm (or smaller) sanding disk, and a faceplate ring will do just the job. Great video as always

[@allthegear-noidea1264]

Simple and effective. One man’s bodge is another man’s innovation 😀

[@deelirious]

I loved this project and the struggles you say you have… you get there anyway, via botching, via undoing… you always end getting there or learning lots to get there next.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks very much

[@torque8899]

The Bosch one is great, I don’t have a thicknesser so it’s essential for using pallets for me. Belt sander with a rubber stick is a killer combo. Got me out of so many difficult builds where a plane was overkill but an orbital was just not enough.

[@stephenwillis9518]

I think those clamps that you can maybe use longer bolts to get more travel? Love these little projects there awswome !

[@paulprescott7913]

Very ingenious.

[@markduggan3451]

Great idea.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Not bodge, adapted 😂 I have the same Hitachi sander it is a beast. Interesting solution 👍🏻

[@aarondubois6162]

a number of years ago, on an older youtube account i no longer have access too i commented and recommended turning an old treadmill into a fantastic panel sander. i have yet too see that come t e be hahaha.

[@andyc972]

Thanks Keith, it's always interesting to see how your workshop evolves, regardless of fashion it's important to keep in mind just how you work and use equipment ! That looks a great solution and if it works for you then it's right, keeping it simple is a good strategy and we like your style, no need to compete with other makers even if we enjoy them for other reasons ! I remember when you only had the Bosch, it's served you well ! I have five belt sanders and none of them are cordless, I guess I need another ! 😉

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Haha. Thank you!

[@OldtoNewRestorations]

I was considering doing something like this, but I went the disc sander route using my lathe in the end - I mounted a circle of MDF onto a lathe backplate and stuck a 305mm sanding disc to it. Works great, although the angle's a bit awkward and I need to do a better job of the table.

[@Quaker521]

Great little project with a great result. Thanks for the video.

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome project, Keith! Nicely done! 😃 I have a Makita belt sander... And I think I'm going to make something similar! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@jimrosson6702]

Great idea thanks for sharing

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Keith, I like the idea "bodge it" To be honest it's a brilliant idea if you have a spare belt sander it's making alternative uses for your tools and it works well. I've enjoyed this project gives me food for thought. As always a great video Take care

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@DaveGDesigns]

I used to have a benchtop disc and belt sander just like that until it broke down I really miss the belt sander as I used it loads. 👍🏻

[@gnic76]

With toggle clamps, the hold down bolts can be swapped with longer ones.

[@gregmize01]

I'm shocked you didn't paint it green!

[@keggyification]

Hahahahaha I fell for the same miniature toggle clamps just the other day, sent them straight back and looked again paying better attention to what I was actually buying.

[@3dmazter]

On the clamp that holds the table add a locknut to the threaded bolt so it stays in de same position and does not rotate and ajust length.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Very neat set up. I'm just loking at getting the very same belt sander. 😃😃😎😎

[@loadsamonkeys]

haha! I did esactly the same hting with those toggle clamps :)

[@handyjim]

thats excellent

[@MrBigMalT]

Ah the famous Amazon toggle clamps faux pas - many of us have been there! When I ordered some, I HAD read the description and they looked fine, but I’d not read the technical blurb lower down the listing which contradicted it. Think I just binned them 😢

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Another great video Keith 😁. If you need another two tiny clamps... i have some.. yes i got them the same way you did 🤣🤣. If you need a new home for your old monster bench sander... i know a little workshop that could use it 😂😂, im sure i could fit it in someware 🤣. Thanks for the video Keith. Keep up the great work 😁👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Haha! Glad it's not just me! The belt and disc sander has already gone to another good home, but I'd not you definitely could have had it! 👍

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@@RagnBoneBrown 😁 Thanks Keith, glad you said that... I would have had to throw some stuff away to make room.... and I never throw anything away 🤣🤣. Thanks anyway mate 😁👍

[@michaelwillson6847]

I have fallen to that of those exact toggle clamps pain in the***e. Looks great though a may have to do this i got the lumberjack 4 inch belt sander while back its great but its a real pain to try clamp to a bench. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@welshkid12]

Great project, I should do something more permanent with mine, I always bodge some crude set up when I need to use mine like this. Could you have swapped the toggle clamp bodies and hooks around? So you have just 2 clamp bodies on the sander part, then 4 hooks on the fence? If that makes sense? May just tidy it up a little not have 2 clamps swinging around. 👍

[@geoffreycoan]

Your Bosch belt sander looks almost identical to my Lidl belt sander. Same green, looks like the same controls, so would probably fit your jig without much modification. Would you believe I bought the exact same miniature toggle clamps from Amazon as well as few weeks ago. The dimensions are on one of the photos and I saw there were some comments about the size of the clamps, but yes I was surprised with them as well, and yes, they went back for a refund as well !

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Genius 🙌

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@petemelbourne42]

If you still want a disc sander then why not make one for your lathe? That what I did, just made a 8" circular bit of wood with a bit out of the back to go into a four jaw chuck. Bit of velco on the front to hold. I bought a support that replaces the tool rest but you could easily make something that sat on the lathe bed.

[@EvanDunville]

If you needed a disc sanding solution they make discs to go in your table saw so it acts as a disc sander.

[@cobberpete1]

Yep, Bodgie wins every time 🤪😂. You may of also thought of this idea... Using a face plate on your lathe with a disc the size of your swing with Velcro. I made a table that fits into the tool rest support and is quick and easy to change grits. I think it was a guy called Mike Peace I got this idea from many years ago.

[@PabloBD]

Excelente Project! no hot glue 5 minute craft deadly gadgets here! :D

[@georghofmann1782]

the Bosch PBS 75 AE Set has alrdy a Base, Clamps and a Table to screw on to convert it to Stationary, also the PBS 75A has 2 holes with threads on to, to screw the Base on, wich you could use .. just buy the OG accessorie Tilting Table to screw on the Sides .. Toolless btw .. i have the same Beltsander .. works great search for "Parallel and Angle Guide for GBS 75 AE Professional PBS 7A" PS: on the last Picture you even see the black Back-Base from the Set, to mount the Beltgrinder in different positions .. greatings from Germany PPS: KZbin somehow deletes my direct Ansers, even without any Links .....

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@teresabell1014]

Good job !

[@stephenshipley1066]

I fell for the Amazom "fairy toggle clamp" offer as well :-(

[@CaddoCreekWoodworks]

Awesome project! I have the Ridgid belt and spindle sander but I'm not really willing to give it up just yet. Which belt sander do you like the most? I'm building planter boxes with fence pickets and my porter cable belt sander is about to bite the dust.

[@johnwkomdat]

Regarding giving up your disc sander: have you looked into the circular sanding plates you can install in place of the blade on your table saw?

[@luvwud]

Good project Keith. One question, if your providing plans why didn't you draw out some ideas out first for the horizontal table. Cheers Geoff

[@mrs.noodles]

Clever!

[@Gord]

Love it 6:06 😂

[@stevewhitelock9143]

I had the exact same clamper purchase . minature 😄

[@therandombrandan942]

You should modify to have a NVR switch saw if you have a power cut, it well shut off

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I wouldn't know how 👍

[@3anksy]

Belting 👍

[@dan.w.hoover2556]

Pretty cool!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@josephkrug8579]

Are you able to replace the threaded bolt pieces in the toggle clamps with longer bolts? If so, that could be another option.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yep if you have the right size threaded rod

[@GWAIHIRKV]

Funny that, I’ve also got two tiny toggle clamps I’ll never use!

[@grantkay7230]

Hi I've just subscribed to the channel as I'm learning a lot of stuff. I actually liked the look of the big Clark belt sander can you please tell me the model. Regards Grant

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Hi, I no longer have it but there's a review of it on my channel. Can't remember the model number off top of my head... Think they may have released a newer version of it since anyway 👍

[@RFC3514]

2:26 - Can't you just replace the threaded rods with longer ones?

[@finbarstadt7213]

Haven't you just invented a sander pretty much identical to the bench sander you got rid of?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

No because it fits under my workbench rather than taking up space on a workbench, and it's one less machine in the workshop

[@BE27E]

I think those toggle clamps belonged to the borrowers 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@alanstalker5499]

Another great video. A quick thought: for the 45’ table, why not use the same toggle clamps as for 90’ and just turn it upside down?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That's what I did... If I'm understanding what you mean! 👍

[@thomasmcglynn5353]

Hi I am a long time subscriber to your KZbin. I was just after looking at your Pedro. It says at the top €600 a month. I know it also says lower down €4 a month. Am I missing something

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Do you mean patreon? There are two tiers £3 and £5. There is no €600 tier!!

[@thomasmcglynn5353]

@@RagnBoneBrown yes Patreon at the very top of the page there is some thing about €600

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That is my total earnings from patrons

[@Wes12940]

achievement unlocked: matthias wandel

[@Micha_Ba]

Der Motor hat Lüftungsschlitze, auch da wo Du den Hobel draufgestellt hast. Die sollten frei bleiben, sind nicht umsonst da

[@rosemarshall1219]

Was waiting for the moment you paint it green, disappointed 😂

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It was already somewhat green 🤣👍

[@StuartGrimshaw]

Who were the 3 other people you mentioned? I'm no ... ? You can't have too many KZbin channels to subscribe to!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Sorry, which other 3 people?

[@StuartGrimshaw]

@@RagnBoneBrown I can't find it now, you said something like "I'm no x, y or z" I think referencing makers who build all their own tools maybe? It sounded like they build a lot of stuff similar to the sander holder in this video.

[@StuartGrimshaw]

Found it! 7:49 into the video ... "I'm no John Heis, Jeremy Schmidt or Marius Hornburger" ...

[@fritz4345]

Well, you got rid of one tool but now you have to store a huge contraption.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Huge? It's way smaller than the big machine I got rid of, it doesn't take up space on a workbench, and it's 3 belt sanders instead of 4

[@MsRmaclaren]

Ah, the old, make more work for yourself kind of project.

[@stevensharp7]

Sorry but it's totally over done, it's almost asbig as the dedicated machine A simple option would be a disc otherwise face plate of your lathe and a small adjustable bed to suit

[@RagnBoneBrown]

No because it fits under my workbench rather than taking up space on a workbench, and it's one less machine in the workshop

[@joehart3826]

​@@RagnBoneBrownhis solution means you don't use space on OR under a workbench...