Machining Rollers For My DIY Belt Sander

I needed to replace the bearings from my homemade belt sander. It was time to machine a set of rollers and use completly sealed bearings. You will see the machining and install of the roller in this video. I made 3 pieces but you will just see the making and install of one. No need to make this video longer than needed.

[@markrichardson239]

I think it is stainless. Pretty sure.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

That metal machined like 4140 pre-hard, it don't do well with small cuts, great looking rollers.

[@basementprojects4712]

Thanks. The rollers are working great. No sign of wear yet. I ordered mild steel but this is could be 4140 pre-hard. Or anything else. It was harder to machine than normal stainless.

[@Whitefirekith]

I've been wanting to make different size rollers for my belt sander too. Good to see you back and looking forward to seeing what your future videos are

[@basementprojects4712]

The size wasn't the problem. I just didn't make the rollers when i build my belt sander.
I have some ideas about future videos. Most of them will be about machining tools and equipment for my lathe. Maybe videos of some commissioned work if the customer allows it.

[@homemadetools]

Good job. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@basementprojects4712]

Thanks. Supporting my videos is a great help.

[@homemadetools]

@@basementprojects4712 You're very welcome. Let me know if you want a free premium forum membership, and you can post your videos on the forum whenever you want. We have lots of YTers on board.

[@Cokhimientay2024]

Thích và đăng ký

[@wyoblacksmithtools3097]

Excellent video! Thank you, Jerry

[@basementprojects4712]

Thanks but who is Jerry?

[@wyoblacksmithtools3097]

@@basementprojects4712 Hello, I am a tired 76 year old guy who wants to stay busy, to a point. To start with, I was born at a very young age. I sell blacksmith tools and some custom machine work on Ebay and Etsy. I would like to back off of that and let my 2 sons take it over. In the meantime, I want to make some projects that I have been "meaning to do" for quite some time. Your methods and techniques inspired me to give up the business to my sons. Thank you for your videos! Jerry