Setting up the Clarke CS6-9D 6x9" Belt & Disc Sander

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Matt, nothing like buying a new toy for tne workshop, great going, I pickec up a Makita random orbital sander the other day, I hope you are keeping safe and well in this crazy world, all the Very Besg Wishes for Chri6and the New Year.

[@petercurtis9297]

They all look the same these Sanders but seeing yours assembled makes me realise they aren't all the same. Yours is better than mine. Mine has a plastic tray on the under side of the main belt that I caught fire too on the first day I had it. You live and learn I guess. Thanks for the vid.

[@awantamta]

A nice present for Christmas. Happy sanding.

[@eyuptony]

Hi Matt. Very impressive small compact machine, you'll love working it finishing your flat and internal or external curved surfaces. Well built and and powerful for it's size as you have shown, it will save you loads of time. UK parts back up as well. Nice one Matt.

[@marB84]

That larger than average disc looks very useful! Congrats

[@briansworkshop01]

Nice machine I have the next one up and it's great no problems for the last 6. year's Thanks for sharing. ☕☕👍👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

That’s good to know

[@stighds8518]

I'm only 1:18 into the video and thinking to myself that we will soon be seeing a "Make a mobile base for the Clarke Belt and disc sander" video very soon.

[@SirBenJamin_]

I always think these machines make more sense with the belt up vertical. That way you have much more surface area than with the disc, easy to change belts, and it's a consistant speed. Where as the discs will always sand faster at the edge than towards the center and is a pain to change the disc. I think a better design would be to do away with the disc and have 9" vertical belt. It wouldn't be any larger would do a better job.

[@SMee67]

Good score, mate👍🏽 I wouldn't be without mine, they do make life that little bit easier.👌🏽

[@christopherdean3606]

I have a small Ferrex one. Nice addition to the workshop, never thought I’d use it so much as I have. 👍🏻

[@Badgerworkshop]

I have been using this all the time

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Belle machine,maintenant il faut s'en servir !!! Bon usinage à bientôt salut Jeannot 😉🛠

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Looks a good bit of kit 👌 👍

[@elanman608]

We had one of those at work and the one frustration was the lack of the option of a second table as 1 workflow used the disk and another used the belt with only a few minutes inbetween. Needless to say we made our own table but it would have been nice to have the option for 2 tables.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice looking machine 👍

[@negotiableaffections]

Cool, looks like you were on your own Secret Santa list! Btw the grub screws for the table/platform that are not being used on the belt side... make sure they're either tighened or removed, vibration migh shake them loose.

[@Cradley684]

Look's a good Sander Matt, but I would like it to be a bit higher myself but everybody to there own, Stay Safe !!!.

[@gerryheynes5082]

No let up for Christmas then Matt 😂. Hope you manage to relax over the holiday and looking forward to lots more useful and entertaining videos from you in 2021. Best wishes, Gerry

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Gerry

[@rasmo243]

Looks a decent piece of kit all they need to do now is to start doing their VAT free days again.

[@rivergate]

You couldn't stall it??? Nice! Far far better than my Record Power 150 combo machine - rather like yours. It stalls with anything heavier than a fly after a heavy Christmas lunch.

[@randomer6686]

Hi matt great videos as always... please could you tell me is it very noisy in use as the description on clarkes website says it has an induction motor which i believe are quiet in use as is... would i need to use ear defenders or is it not that bad,what would you put it in comparison with thanks take care

[@toolrestoration]

Hiya, I've got the smaller one of these, great addition to a workshop!!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes it should come it very handy

[@joejdl]

I also got the baby brother version of this earlier this year (CS4-6E) - a fantastic piece of kit!

[@toolrestoration]

@@joejdl i have had to change the button on mine as it gave up (video on my channel on this ) but it gets a lotta use !!

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Matt another good clear video , I have a smaller version and would recomend a rubber block to clean the sand paper well worth the money ,works fast and extends the life of sand paper , you've probly been asked before but where did you get the cone shaped hose ends on your vacum hose , thanks ,G.

[@robmills4709]

Hi Matt, great video, these are a real boon to a workshop. Are you aware of the belt cleaners, like a big eraser, really useful.

[@jyvben1520]

today we will looking thru the square window ;-)

[@bobs_ya_runkle]

Masking tape first aid. A man after my own heart! 😉

[@bigpete4227]

I have the budget version of this, no where near as nice as yours and an absolute faff to change a belt but by god I wouldn’t be without it.

[@bluewanderer9903]

Interesting, doesnt seem too loud. I presume 48" is the total belt length as it goes all the way around, could you let me know what the max length of belt working area is? I cant see that being mentioned on their website. Thank you

[@joaosidonio7562]

What's the length of the horizontal belt surface?

[@muttleydk]

First mistake was not the pullys, but at 1:57 where the Clarke Logo is on the wrong side?!? no? :D anyways, nice video, thx :)

[@mikedeman5351]

Nice piece of kit. I can see how I would want to graduate to one eventually but I'll have to wait for the tooth fairy or a minor lotto win :)

[@talderson1]

So, it's been a few months now... Do you find you like the machine still and do you use it as much? I'm in the market for one of these and I'm curious if I might just be having a spending urge or if it's actually a machine that's useful in a shop. I'm sure it's useful but to what extent I guess is what I'm asking. Thanks.

[@davidtimperley4241]

Hi Matt Gre eat video as usual, but where did you get that great looking stove?

[@Badgerworkshop]

It’s made by windy smith

[@usaf4dbt]

You could also polish your fingers! (Just kkidding)

[@michaelevans1658]

Bet you land up putting it on castors Matt.

[@dinarbudiyanti3844]

Nice...❤️

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@DavidSmith-si6iu]

just wondering if your still a chef? it would explain the blue plaster lol

[@frankblack1481]

Looks like it barely won’t fit under the worktop. New project?

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

have you seen the price?

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes I have

[@johnhartley3596]

I’m surprised it sits so low.

[@davidclarke5313]

I still chuckle about how my wife told me I could buy as many tools as I wanted as long as they had my name on and I showed her the Machine Mart catalogue. Correction: ex-wife.

[@cbauer72]

It looks awfully low to the ground.