Belt Sander Gloat

[dkerfoot]

I picked up a used, variable speed 6"x48" Belt Sander with 1 1/8 HP and 20 (most brand new) belts for $175.

Of course, it is for my Shopsmith (configuration options and new unit shown in pictures)... I have a Hitachi SB 10Y and was pleased with it, but I couldn't pass on the additional size and variable speed of the Shopsmith unit. Combined with the 12" sanding disk (also 1 1/8 HP and variable speed of course) it becomes a pretty amazing sanding station.

As I mentioned in my review, I have never used the SS saw and probably never will, but most of the other functions are very worthy indeed.

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[cabinetman]

That's a good gloat. You'll have fun with that. You also have a horizontal drill, lathe, and a drill press.
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[dkerfoot]

That's a good gloat. You'll have fun with that. You also have a horizontal drill, lathe, and a drill press.
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I actually had those already - I've had the SS for 6 months or so. Paid I think $250 for it. Added the bandsaw a couple months back and love it too. The $175 was just for the belt sander and belts, but still a fine gloat IMO.

The funny thing with the SS is that the saw itself, at 1 1/8HP is underpowered. But it provides more than enough variable speed goodness for all the other functions/accessories.

I read a review where the SS lathe is only suitable for spindles, not bowls. Funny, since I have done a dozen smaller ones and just finished this 13" salad bowl last weekend...

[cabinetman]

I read a review where the SS lathe is only suitable for spindles, not bowls.

Is it possible to mount a bowl chuck? I ran across this article on turning bowls on a Shopsmith.
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[dkerfoot]

Is it possible to mount a bowl chuck? I ran across this article on turning bowls on a Shopsmith.
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Cabinetman, I think you must be distracted today. Yes, you can mount a bowl chuck, which I then used to turn the 13" bowl in the picture...

Mine is a Oneway Talon chuck. Most chuck manufacturers have adapters available for SS. Anyone with a pre-1984 or so Shopsmith should replace the quill- that is about the time they came out with a two-bearing quill which reduces wobble considerably.