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Hi Chris, it's a modified Record BDS 250. The standard belt size is 150mm wide but I've fitted an auxiliary platen to use 50mm wide belts. I also had to fabricate a proper table for the belt, the disc one is good as standard.
This raises a couple of questions for me...I see that you are using a belt sander to (I take it) sharpen the tool rather than a grinding wheel.Is a belt sander preferred? Or is it a matter of convenience?Can a belt sander be used to shape as well? (I suspect that's not advised but I don't know.)I've done precious little with the grinder I have...I really need to improve my skill in making/sharpening cutting tools.What kind/grade of grit?Thanks
Thanks all. This was very useful to me.One of the links talked about a wax lube. What form does that take? A stick? How is it applied and how much?
This might do the job Chris?:http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cs4-6d-belt-and-disc-sander