01-06-2024, 05:17 PM
I have a bunch of parts where I wanted a large radius on the end. Rather than break down my existing setup on the mill, I made this quick and dirty fixture. Parts are set on the pin, and carefully rotated back and forth until the radius is fully formed. The HF sander doesn't have a lot of power, so care was taken to avoid stalling the belt.
The white stuff is some solid p.v.c. lumber scraps from a home improvement project. Drill was the same one used to put a hole in each part, so was a perfect fit.
Someday I hope to make a "real" belt grinder, but until then, the HF sander has done well. Just like my undersized mill and lathe, you simply have to take it slow and not push too hard, and it will eventually get the job done.
The white stuff is some solid p.v.c. lumber scraps from a home improvement project. Drill was the same one used to put a hole in each part, so was a perfect fit.
Someday I hope to make a "real" belt grinder, but until then, the HF sander has done well. Just like my undersized mill and lathe, you simply have to take it slow and not push too hard, and it will eventually get the job done.
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts