Yet another trademill sander
Hi guys!
I got this treadmill for cheap the other day and converted it to a sander. It has a 1.5 HP motor but it seems enough for the job.
Firstly I got rid of the base and handles.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...r/P1120622.jpg
I then bolted the control unit onto the motor cover, which is a convenient spot that allows me to work from either side of the sander.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...r/P1120614.jpg
I built a steel frame to get it on working height and reinforced the table by adding a 20mm plywood board. It's not a precision surface but I was able to make it reasonably flat by adding shims over the tabs on which it's bolted on.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...r/P1120627.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...r/P1120612.jpg
I will be adding a stop bar to prevent any workpiece from flying to the other side of the room :D I also want to build a 90 degree fence and the popular fretboard sanding jig that works with belt sanders!