Belt Sander Using Grinder (5 Inch)
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Belt Sander Using Grinder (5 Inch)
I built this belt sander using a 5-inch angle grinder(a 4-inch grinder can also be used by changing the mounting holes). The frame for the sander is made using 6mm MS sheets. The design is simple and I have attached all the required drawing files below. For the belt, I have used a standard 100x610 (4''x24'') sanding belt.
Overall dimension - 250x115x200 mm
Approx weight - 4kg (Whole setup)
Supplies
- MS Laser cut parts(6mm) - Drawings attached.
- 6201 ball bearings - 18 Nos
- 100*600mm sanding belt
- M12*80 Bolt - 3 Nos
- M12 lock nut -3 Nos
- Tension springs - 1
- M6 nut and bolts - 8 Nos each
Design
I started the design by taking note (dimension and mounting details) of bought-out parts mainly the angle grinder and belt sander. With a rough idea, I started with the CAD. For the frame, I chose a 6mm standard plate and got the fabrication made by a local vendor. The 6mm plates were laser cut and later welded. The parts were blackened for both finishing and protection.
Assembly
I did the assembly in steps
- Assemble the angle grinder using 3 CSK M4x0.7 x 10 Bolts
- Put the ball bearing to the bolt (8 nos) as shown in the picture at all 3 locations.
- Mount the aluminum roller to the angle grinder threading
- Attach the spring to the points shown in the picture
- I have used an M10 bolt to adjust the belt alignment
- Finally, attach the belt to the sander