Woodworker's Journal 2011-35-1, страница 29
CZf r"^ / / r* miter-slot-guided jigs or devices with the fixture to accurately sand square or angled edges. The table is designed to be higher at the rear end of the sander: it reduces chatter during sanding and distributes wear more evenly across the belt. Size the table supports so the table's top is slightly below the bottom edge of the belt at the low end and 1" to VA" below the top edge of the belt at the high end (center photo at right). Clue and screw the supports to the underside of ihe table. Then, screw the table supports to the base from underneath, leaving a minimal gap between the belt and table. Finally, screw a small stop block to the table near the rear end of the belt, to keep small parts from being thrown off the table top by the force of the running sander (bottom photo at right). As shown in the large photo (above left), before using your belt sander fixture, clamp the base plate to your bench top. Use your belt sandcr's trigger loek to keep the tool switched on while you Sandor Nagyszalanczy is a furniture designer/craftsman, writer/photographer and regular contributor to Woodworker's Journal. His books are available at: www.sandorsworkshop.com. Reinforce the glued-up parts for the fixtures table together with a brad nailer. The angled table helps keep small parts put during sanding. A small stop block screwed to the table top prevents workpieces from being thrown backwards by the force of the belt. U— 3»//— 8" TxWxL ..1/2" x 14" x 18" .. 3/4" xb" x 16' .. 3/4"x 372°x 8" .. 3/4"x VA"x8" ..1/2ux3'x5'/<" .. 1" x 2'// x 4' .. 3/4"x2"x2" .. 3/4"x 3/4"x VA" Material List 1 Base Plated).................. 2 Table Top (1)................... 3 Tall Table Support (1)..... 4 Short Table Support (I). 5 Mounting Plated)......... 6 Handle Mount d)........... 7 Handle Mount Brace (1). 8 Step Block d)................. The removable top knob handle on this OeWALT belt sander is used here to fasten the tool to the base, via a mounting plate. Exploded View Note: Dimensions provided are based on the authors belt sander. You'll have to make adjustments based on your tool's size and shape. Belt Sanding Jig (Back View) Mounting hole Woodworkers Journal February 2011 !JMssbs: BlwSMgs &[Fsmta^ Map^tetorMI 29 |
