I just want to thank you! I didn't understand why the paper kept on moving and my dad and uncle never told me about that. It really opened a door for me!
Thanks so much. I worked 10 hours /day as a belt sander ... 43 YEARS AGO!! So, I needed a refresher to get me started safely. I appreciate your no nonsense explanation. 👍
How nice to be able to watch a video that starts almost at zero rather than have to fast forward to 3 mins to get past all the normal preamble. Excellent video and I completely agree with the comment from @RedEyedJedi below.
i couldn't care less about woodworking, but im stuck with it for freshman year, my teacher told me to watch any random video about belt sanders, however you explained it pretty well. thanks!
Harbor Freight sells a cordless belt sander under the Bauer brand name. I opted to buy the corded one, though, for the power. Thanks for the info and tips. I'm looking forward to resurfacing a lot of boards that have seen better days.
Thanks for the video. I have a 2.2m*1m hardwood tabletop slab that I'm trying to sand with a belt sander similar size to yours. It probably will take a while to finish.
Hi Shannon, Cool video, just like the others. Presently I'll be installing engineered hardwood in my dinning room and living room. The floors had vinyl tiles on plywood and you can see a yellowish layer of the glue that was used to glue the tiles down. About a year ago I restored some cracked tiles and that glue is still visible and I'm having a hard time to remove it. I have some questions. I live in an apartment and the floors are not leveled, so I will be using two materials to level off some concave spots on the floor: Bond Promoting Primer and Self-Leveling Underlayment (the powder kind you have to mix with water). The new floor installation method I will be using will be with glue. Can I use the belt sander you describe in this video to sand off the old yellowish glue? It seems to come off easy. The size of the first room is 17' X 10' What do you recommend to remove more recent glue. I began using a wood shaver, but the task is a bit tedious and strenuous. Thanks man.
Nice basic instructions... But why do you have a 4” Platten on a 3” Sander...? You have “Lost” the Ability to go Flush with a Wall or Panel... I always try to Keep the Belt Tracking centered and Directly over the Front Wheel Too...
Yes depending on how much needs to be removed. If it's an 1/8" or less then a belt sander makes sense. If it's more than another pass with a circular saw or even a router may be my first choice.
I have been trying to buy a descent quality, four inch belt sander to do some deck board maintenance. THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. These things have circuit boards WITH CHIPS and guess what... Taiwan doesn't seem to be supplying the CHIPS for belt sanders these days! If you have one of these, keep it in a Faraday cage and cross your fingers.
@@HouseImprovements its a push system. You push it against the floor and install the belt. Probably nowadays any sander is a knob instead. Thanks for the help
@@HouseImprovements my roller is smooth however the roller frame has a lip on the inside that is slightly higher than the roller. This forces the belt to sit on roller proper. In normal use the front roller does not touch sanding surface. If you press down on sander the lip touches surface and can leave mark. Ever see this?
What happens if you put the belt on backwards (compared to the way the arrow shows)? I broke two belts within half an today on a brand new Black and Decker sander. I didn't realize belts have arrows inside for direction; could that be why they broke so easily?
Can you use a paper that is ruined on one side? Ie I didn’t Center the paper before starting so ruined the edge of my first belt. Note to self watch video before starting😂🤣
I just bought the mastercraft belt sander. I used one 80 grit belt to rough sand the whole project. Then I went to 120, and I broke five belts within a couple minutes. What would be the cause of this?
with a course belt (50 grit) they can remove a lot of wood quickly. Depending on the finish you need when completed you would use the course belt to get the major work done then use dinner and finer belts to reduce the sanding marks and scratches.
I see. Thanks for that. I am thinking of using 40 grit and then use my orbital sander with finer grit to make it smooth. Here is a question: If you were to use a electric planer or hand planer on a typical size worktop would they remove material faster than a belt sander (with 40 grit belt)?
You mentioned you wouldn't use this to sand your hardwood floors. Did you see Matthias Wandel's latest vid? You're gonna need to update your belt sander video, lol!
This is a tutorial in how to give tutorials. No messing about, straight to the point, no music. Perfect A1
Always appreciate good instruction. It takes effort to simplify for a large viewership and you clearly demonstrate this.
I just want to thank you! I didn't understand why the paper kept on moving and my dad and uncle never told me about that. It really opened a door for me!
Thanks so much. I worked 10 hours /day as a belt sander ... 43 YEARS AGO!! So, I needed a refresher to get me started safely. I appreciate your no nonsense explanation. 👍
Straight forward and no fluff. Thank you!
Warm personality. Very good communicator. Safety conscious. This video was very helpful.
Thanks for this informative video, I've now decided to buy a belt sander for the farmhouse kitchen table.👍
How nice to be able to watch a video that starts almost at zero rather than have to fast forward to 3 mins to get past all the normal preamble. Excellent video and I completely agree with the comment from @RedEyedJedi below.
i couldn't care less about woodworking, but im stuck with it for freshman year, my teacher told me to watch any random video about belt sanders, however you explained it pretty well. thanks!
You’re welcome, I hope it helps you get through your freshman year!
Thank you! Currently building a bigger enclosure for my hammy and my saw job was so bad I have to get a sander to make the edges flush. Lol.
thank you for no music. very nicely done.
Thank you. Nice pace & very clear. Greetings from UK.
Harbor Freight sells a cordless belt sander under the Bauer brand name. I opted to buy the corded one, though, for the power.
Thanks for the info and tips. I'm looking forward to resurfacing a lot of boards that have seen better days.
Just awesome. Lol. How did we live before TH-cam. Saved me 30 minutes of aggravation. Cheers bro
Thanks for this video It's exactly all the information I was looking for in a clear and easy to follow format....
I love the idea of how you explained the benefits of the belt sander Thanks
Straight to the point. No bullshit. Excellent delivery. Thank You!
Great video once again. I have learned so much from you from your many videos. Thank you.
Just a quick message to thank you for this video, this is the second video of yours I’ve watched, your efforts are appreciated ☺️
Thank you for a well presented and thoroughly informative video. Great job👌👍
Thank you very much for your amazingly simple videos, I'm a civil engineer and I have learnt a lot by watching your videos. Thank you
Thank you, made the procedures very clear.
Really great informative video! Such useful info for a first timer like me!
Just picked up that same Makita 9924DB; thanks Shannon
Great video, you helped a lot with safety tips. Really appreciate it
Your videos are taught a lot ! Thank your very much !
Really helpful video. Anyone can get a better view of using this one
Thanks a lot for this tutorial!
thanks for helping understand the proper way to use this sander.
Always appreciate your experience...Thank you
Really like your home improvement video's. Keep making them. Great job.
Thank you. I was given a sander and didn’t know how to replace the sandpaper nor make the adjustment.
Learned a thing or two thank you!
Great video!
Just bought an older Craftsman 4x21 for $10 , looking forward to trying it once I get some belts.
Really helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the video. I have a 2.2m*1m hardwood tabletop slab that I'm trying to sand with a belt sander similar size to yours. It probably will take a while to finish.
Thank you your info solved my problem!
Shannon I love your videos! Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much! This was much needed help!!!!
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Thanks - a helpful little video 👍
This was great, thank you!
great vid, thank you
Comprehensive. Great vid.
Great video! Thank You!!!
Thank You.
Thanks a lot!! Helped us a great deal!
You're welcome!
Thanks.
Thank You!
Thank you now I can use mine .
This guy is awesome
Thank you. Great video I'll be using a sander in my next car video.
lol how did it went?
Oldskool, you are a legend!
Great video
Thanks
Thank you for the great tips, I had my paper in the wrong way around.
thank you ...
So new at this. My sand paper keeps sliding all the way in to edge. How to I fix it to stay ??
Hi Shannon,
Cool video, just like the others. Presently I'll be installing engineered hardwood in my dinning room and living room. The floors had vinyl tiles on plywood and you can see a yellowish layer of the glue that was used to glue the tiles down. About a year ago I restored some cracked tiles and that glue is still visible and I'm having a hard time to remove it. I have some questions.
I live in an apartment and the floors are not leveled, so I will be using two materials to level off some concave spots on the floor: Bond Promoting Primer and Self-Leveling Underlayment (the powder kind you have to mix with water). The new floor installation method I will be using will be with glue.
Can I use the belt sander you describe in this video to sand off the old yellowish glue? It seems to come off easy. The size of the first room is 17' X 10'
What do you recommend to remove more recent glue. I began using a wood shaver, but the task is a bit tedious and strenuous.
Thanks man.
Belt sander should be fine if it is doing the job. Old glue can be hard to deal with. Scraping,sanding or even a power planer may work?
I have a question do you hold the sander and press it down to the wood Whilst you're sanding or do you put little to no pressure on it ?
little bit of pressure
@HouseImprovements ok thank you
What about sanding down an intricate design on a wooden picture frame?
Thank you
Can i use this on my outside wood step and deck?
Sure
No info on the dust bag ??😢
What is the best type of sander for outdoor car port? Large area but it's vertical.
Orbital or pad sander
Rigid just released a cordless belt sander. So there ya go.
good to know!
Nice basic instructions... But why do you have a 4” Platten on a 3” Sander...? You have “Lost” the Ability to go Flush with a Wall or Panel... I always try to Keep the Belt Tracking centered and Directly over the Front Wheel Too...
would a belt sander be your first choice if there are two pieces of wood joined that need to be flattened out. I am cutting off nose of stair tread.
Yes depending on how much needs to be removed. If it's an 1/8" or less then a belt sander makes sense. If it's more than another pass with a circular saw or even a router may be my first choice.
Nice 👍
thanks!
I have been trying to buy a descent quality, four inch belt sander to do some deck board maintenance. THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. These things have circuit boards WITH CHIPS and guess what... Taiwan doesn't seem to be supplying the CHIPS for belt sanders these days! If you have one of these, keep it in a Faraday cage and cross your fingers.
Sir, what the size of sand paper and legnth how to conmect or tie of a sand paper?
Thank youuuuu!!
Nice video. I think I have the same sander, but dang, mine's waaaay louder.
Thanks a lot!
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Great tutorial...I learned about the tracking...thanks a LOT to you from my wallet!
Not many people on TH-cam talked about the tracking stuff - which was extremely handy.
Just wondered what sander you would use on a deck of 300 sq ft.
This or a orbital sander would be fine
My belt keeps traveling to the inner edge of the sander and fraying. Please help!
Adjust the adjustment knob
If I have an old skil one and it doesnt have a lever what should I do?
Usually there is a knob on the side that releases the tension and tracking to remove the belt.
@@HouseImprovements its a push system. You push it against the floor and install the belt. Probably nowadays any sander is a knob instead. Thanks for the help
Cordless belt sanders run from $160-$400. Dewalt makes a great one
That's a loooot of money when you can get a good one for about $30.
Why you covered the brand of it. Btw good Makita Sander!
Cause they need to pay him.
Should the front roller have a lip?
No both rollers are smooth
@@HouseImprovements my roller is smooth however the roller frame has a lip on the inside that is slightly higher than the roller. This forces the belt to sit on roller proper. In normal use the front roller does not touch sanding surface. If you press down on sander the lip touches surface and can leave mark. Ever see this?
I started to skip , then realized " I better listen to everything you say "!
Thanks for the lesson, papi
Hi, can you use a Belt Sander to remove the Gelcoat on a boat?
Never, you will sand right through it fast. I would use an orbital sander
@@HouseImprovements Thank you. I am trying to strip the old gelcoat on my 17foot boat and apply Kiwi Grip. What grit do you recommend for this?
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My BD sander does not have a
tension lever. Help.
There will be some kind of adjustment knob or screw I would think? We may be able to help on the forum.www.house-improvements.com/forums/
What happens if you put the belt on backwards (compared to the way the arrow shows)?
I broke two belts within half an today on a brand new Black and Decker sander. I didn't realize belts have arrows inside for direction; could that be why they broke so easily?
There is more chance of the belt coming apart if used in the reverse direction because of how they are joined together.
@@HouseImprovements They both came apart at the connection, so that could've been it. Thanks!
And, of course, don't try to lick the sanding belt while it's running too! 😆
Can you use a paper that is ruined on one side? Ie I didn’t Center the paper before starting so ruined the edge of my first belt. Note to self watch video before starting😂🤣
I just bought the mastercraft belt sander. I used one 80 grit belt to rough sand the whole project. Then I went to 120, and I broke five belts within a couple minutes. What would be the cause of this?
That is strange? Maybe they tracked crooked and cut themselves on the edge of the sander?
n i ce sander btw~
What’s a belt sander purpose?
wOw your sander is quite quiet..
Can you do a video on wider surface like, worktop or something? How much (in MM) material can it remove fast? and how fast?
with a course belt (50 grit) they can remove a lot of wood quickly. Depending on the finish you need when completed you would use the course belt to get the major work done then use dinner and finer belts to reduce the sanding marks and scratches.
I see. Thanks for that. I am thinking of using 40 grit and then use my orbital sander with finer grit to make it smooth. Here is a question: If you were to use a electric planer or hand planer on a typical size worktop would they remove material faster than a belt sander (with 40 grit belt)?
mantap
My sand paper isn’t turning but wheels are?
You either have the wrong size of paper or need to adjust the tension of the sander.
You mentioned you wouldn't use this to sand your hardwood floors. Did you see Matthias Wandel's latest vid? You're gonna need to update your belt sander video, lol!
Well I had to go watch his video and I think he really proved my point. That was painful to watch! lol
I agree! That looked like it took wayyy too long! But you gotta give him credit for his creativity.
I did buy a cordless Kobalt. Nice not to have a cord!
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