10" Disc Sander from re-purposed skil saw

[sandho]

This is my first submission, a 10" disk sander made from a plywood box, some steel brackets, a couple of hinges, a plate of aluminum, toggle switch, a hose clamp, some hardware and a 10" sanding disc for a table saw.

Its quite powerful and although the motor is not rated for continuous duty, most sanding doesn't require more than a minute two. If motor ever burns out, used skil saws are ubiquitous at garage and yard sales.

[Crusty]

In a similar application I've got a calibration disc for my table saw that I put sticky back sanding discs onto and I use it some for precision sanding and it works quite well. I use my cheap Horror Freight belt sander a lot more though.

I'm a fan of using existing affordable components too and see very little value in reinventing the wheel just because I can.

[DIYer]

Thanks sandho! We've added your Disc Sander to our Disc Sanders category,
as well as to your builder page: sandho's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Disc Sander by sandho

tags: disc sander

[Rikk]

I have an old circular saw that has the guard broken off. I've been saving it for probably 10 years, now I have a use for it. Very clever idea.

[sandho]

thanks, good luck with your build

[wizard69]

That is one smart build