Homemade Belt Sander

[Vernon]

I want to share some of how my homemade belt sander was built. I will start off showing the table tilt section The CNC mill was very handy to build the "circular interpolation" or (Curved Slot). I started off with a pcs 7/8" Thick by 5" wide and 12" long. I used a torch to cut it out and than ground it to shape followed by some sanding. Picture 1 shows the two parts of the trunnion Hinge The knob section was split down the center to build the stationary section of the hinge. I than did all the work to the large piece and than I removed a section so it would slip around the knob. (Picture 6) shows the finish piece. The reason a Trunnion Hinge is used is so what ever angle the table is set at the table maintains the same distance from the table to the paper. I will show more section soon so check in on the post to see more.