Thickness Sander

Lance – I’ll be very interested to see your progress. I might have to make one after you’ve figured it all out! Keep us posted.

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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That looks pretty cool so far. Keep us posted!

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

That does look interesting. I may be wanting to do one of these too. So I will be following your progress.

Thanks for the post.

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I agree, keep us updated!

-- Bill, Florida

Thats one hell of an undertaking. I would love to see how you do this. Keeps us all posted on the progess of your project. I also saw that drawing/s in shopnotes. This has got to be a tough one. Good luck.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

That is really cool. I’ll be even more impressed if you add some more pullies and hook it up to an exercise bicycle as an alterative power source. :)

-- Scott, San Diego

Very cool project Lance.

-- Bruce from Central New York...now, if you'll pardon me, I have some sawdust to make.

Very interesting Lance. I await the next episode.

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I would like to see how this turns out also. I would like to build one too. I particularly think the power feed is a substantial upgrade from the shopnotes one. Can you adjust the feed speed with that motor? I was going to build mine like the Delta with thickness adjusted by raising the feed bed with Acme all thread. 6’ and 4 nuts for ~ $20… (use-enco.com) Chain ($5) and sprockets ($.75ea.)from surplus center ~ $10. Keep us posted…

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If your power source proves weak, can I recommend a hamster wheel and a few hamsters?

I am impressed with your work. Looks like a great project.

-- making sawdust....

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-- Tom, Central New York

Nice project. You will really enjoy having a thickness sander. Hope the shoulder heals soon.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Nice, I seen this in shop notes and am gonna make me one when I get back on my feet. It looks like it works good. mike

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -

Hey Charger. Welcome to LumberJocks. Looks Like you are fitting right in. Enjoy

P.S. You know I really like your sander.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Lance,

This is exactly the design I have been working on. I never thought of using the window motor though. I was trying to find a small 110V motor. Good idea.

I have basically just worked on the design and gather materials so far. What did you make your drum out of?

-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas