In this job, I lift the drum sander's motor up and move it closer to the shaft of the drum. In doing this, I shorten the belts between the motor and the drum. I installed the motor on an adjustable platform that permits me to adjust the stress on the belts. I also constructed a cover for the belts.
Frank H. Clement Surface Sanding Device:
Making New Tables for the Surface Sanding Maker:
Wooden Gantry Crane
Some of the tools utilized in this job
CNC:
Cantilever Clamps:
KANT TWIST Quick Acting Fixture Clamp:
Milwaukee 18-volt Compact Drill:
Whiteside Spiral Bit with Up Cut Solid Carbide 1/2-Inch Size:
Whiteside Router Bits Compression 1/4-Inch:
uxcell 2-Inch Router Bit:
Whiteside Router Bit 1/4-Inch:
FastCap Glu-Bot Glue Bottle:
3M Peltor H10A Optime 105 Earmuff:
3M Reusable Respirator:
3M Particulate Filter P100:
Wizard III Metal Detector:
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Very nice Frank, well thought out and now safe. I like the “whole buncha screws” in the base as that will keep things tight with the vibration issues. You might consider putting T-nuts in place of the wing-nuts for even simpler cover removal.
Nothing like Frank’s soothing voice and clever constructions to make a lazy sunday feel extra nice (:
I totally agree! Frank has a similar voice and level of skill that is similar to somebody like Bob Ross!
Bob Ross! 😂 😂 😂 I’m not exactly sure whether that’s a charming comparison though.
except for the laugh heh heh.
Frank this is simply amazing. The project was great, but I’m always in awe at the level of production/editing that goes into making your videos. I try to always learn something watching these. Glad your willing to show when you run into design issues as well.
Your content is awesome, as well, Chad.
John Coloe wow. Thanks for the kind words. 👊🏼
Another great video 🙂 Just a suggestion on the belt selection – go with cogged belt (XPA / XPB not sure on your size) type belts. They will relax the bends and will make the whole thing look sleeker
Frank, when you first got into CNC I thought, there goes the channel. (Watching CNC is boring as hell) Boy, was I wrong. You’ve managed to keep the creative and design aspects front and centre.
You’re editing is just as awe inspiring as you’re projects you should have quad the amount of subscribers. Brilliant stuff as always 👍
Frank your videos are fantastic. Would you ever consider setting up a camera in the corner of the shop for a time lapse of you recording a whole video? Id be interested to see how much work actually goes into all the different camera shots and stop motion.
You are a marvel Frank. Thanks for the video. Your work in the shop and your editing/narration are amazing.
Great job Frank, and a fantastic vid to watch as always. That shaft that sticks out the side of the machine reminds me of the fence guide I have on my bandsaw – I ended up putting some of that foam pipe lagging on it to at least give me something softer to bounce off whenever I inevitable walked in to it! 😀
Hi Frank, love your videos. The seam area on the top side of the cover you could always make a small perspex window. This would allow you to quickly check the belts without removing the cover. Cheers from New Zealand!
Yeah, a small plexiglass inspection window installed with the wingnut bolts.
That’s a great way to make lemonade out of lemons!
An inspection window. A capital idea, indeed!
Inspection window idea is great. I was thinking the whole curved ply piece could have been some fairly thin polycarbonate. That stuff is fairly flexy and rugged.
Frank, Thanks for the video. Your inventiveness is inspirational. I think you should keep the shaft because it helps to balance the drum. I wouldn’t be surprised if you added a mini flywheel to it one day. I wonder if a swimming noodle would be just the right size foam tube to cover that shaft with something a little more forgiving. Get a bright fluro colour.
Or simply wrap some high density foam around it in the brightest colour you can find.
Also I suggest that you you cut that steam a little wider and cover it with perspex so that you have a belt inspection window.
Just so you don’t feel like its a waste, I love all of the different styles of photography and videography that you put into your movies. Great video as usual Frank!
Watching your videos is such a pleasure. Everything is great: there is creativity, good engineering, great filming, humour and a voice which is a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for making the effort to take me along for the ride.
I had a stressful evening and this was the perfect way to relax. Great video, and a cool design as always!
Pro tip : watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies these days.
@Sergio Dexter yup, I have been watching on flixzone for since december myself =)
fantastic work! I just cobbled together a stand for my compound miter saw, tablesaw is next. so excited to one day be at your level making really polished durable shop pieces.
Loved this video! I’ve recently learnt a fair amount about soft starters for motors – you could do with one for your motor to stop the belt slipping on startup. it will also reduce the ‘hammer’ effect on the bearings when you start up 🙂 Can’t remember how you wired it, but I think it was single phase?
Love the sound of that machine while running. Thanks for sharing your super well produced videos!
I admire the attention to detail in your video. I especially like the sound effect of the squeaky hinge. Once more you have created an inspiring piece. Thanks for all the hard work.
Pretty cool Frank. I would leave the shaft for an eventual freehand buffer or polisher station. One tweak I would add is a soft pad to the shaft cover, preferably a bright colour. Kind of like what you see on a upright goal post. An ounce of prevention for when you may be walking by concentrating on something else. Also for the younger staff it may be at eye level.
Thankyou, I really enjoyed watching this mate, I live in Northern Ireland here in the UK and I to enjoy rebuilding and using vintage machines, most of my woodworking machines in my shop are modern but I restored an old Startrite British Table saw from I think around the 19,50’s anyways keep the great videos coming, great viewing, kind regards Louie Ulster Workshops