6x48 belt sander/9in. disc

[gene]

have any recommendations for a decent 6x48 belt sander for grinding and forming metal? most of the lower priced ones say they are just for wood. the jet ones are nice but very expensive.

 

[125ccCrazy]

my Dad built me a beltsander, it's 3x48.. I get 6x48 belts at HF and rip them in half so I get two belts out of 1.....I use this thing all the time... It's a stand up and not a horizonal..

 

[steven Durham]

I have a vertical 1 inch X 48 inch with a 9 inch disc and it gets a work out when welding is happening I never thought of needing a 6 inch wide belt. And I never use the 9 inch disc.
I imagine a bigger belt would have it's advantages but I would not give up the one I have . And yes Jet does make some nice equipment.
Steve

 

[rudedog]

You could make your own out of a drill motor, some plate, a couple of wheels with bearings and some miscellaneous stuff.

:hack::grind::weld::hammer:

 

[steven Durham]

gene ; Take a look at Grizzly.com -- Home they offer a wide assortment of machine priced a lot lower than Jet and just right for a home shop.
Steve

 

[junkcollector]

harbor freight has4x36 with 6 inch for 74.99 and 6x48 with 9inch for 199.99 until 9/21