belt sanders

[stickbowbeard]

I actually just have a cheap, $30 Ryobi portable belt sander that I clamp in my vise and use it like a bench sander.  Like Eric Krewson said, I try and limit how much I use it and work mostly with my draw knife/hand tools, but I have used it to thin bamboo backing, and last year when I was in a hurry to finish up a kids bow for a nephew before we left on vacation, I used it to completely tiller the bow, and it came out with a very nice tiller.  I've also used it to make knives and for other steel grinding as well.  Eventually I will get a nicer sander, but this is filling my needs for now.

[Mounter]

I have that ridgid sander and a 4 x 36 belt disk combo.. the rigid see,s more use because of the spindle attachments, but the disk is nice for other things. I,d choose the rigid if I could have only one, but I,be built mostly FG bows so take that for what it’s worth,

[Stick Bender]

I have never put the spindles on mine because I have another spindle sander but would bet it work ok but for some body that wants a 2 in 1 machine it would save $$ too !

[upstatenybowyer]

Well, now I've got plenty to consider over the summer cause I'm not allowed to buy one until the paychecks start coming in again when school's back in session.

Thanks everyone. 

[Stick Bender]

While your pondering tell school starts, look at this one it does vertical , horizontal , or any angle in between plus contouring on the end like a spindle sander gets great reviews ! Defently works for any bow FG or self bow !

[upstatenybowyer]

ooooooo, aaaaaaaah Stick that looks like a nice one!

[Stick Bender]

😃😃😃 you made me laugh yes its a awsome machine I like it better then the Grizzly and cheaper then there oscilating version !