Belt Sander - Information

The stationery Belt Sander will remove stock more quickly and with far greater ease and precision than any other abrasive machine.

For rapid stock removal, simply sand across the grain. When you need true 90-degree edges or corners, just position the work table along the side of the belt and use it as a precision Rip Fence guide.

Thanks to its straight-line cutting action, you can switch to fine grit belts and produce workpiece edges or surfaces that are super-smooth and straight as an arrow.

This is the ideal tool for smoothing narrow or wide board surfaces or edges; removing mill marks from sawn stock; sanding bevels, miters and other cuts where angles or final sizing may be critical; contour sanding odd-shaped workpieces; sanding protruding joinery flush with workpiece edges or surfaces; sanding small or odd-shaped parts that are difficult to hold for sanding with hand-held power sanders; and lots more.

Special features provide added Belt Sanding convenience and precision

6-inch x 9-inch Support Table tilts and locks into position to control angles and act as a back-up for certain operations. Use it across the belt, parallel to it on either side or at any angle for support when surfacing or edging stock. Your MARK V’s Miter Gauge can also be used with the Belt Sander, as can our Sharpening Guide (555204).

Automatic belt tensioning and tracking -- Just twist the Tensioning Knob until it clicks to release the tension for belt changes. Then, depress the knob release lever and everything snaps back to “normal”, automatically. No tension settings required. Special high-crown drum makes tracking a snap.

Dust Collection Hook-Up -- Attaches to the Shopsmith DC3300 Dust Collection System with a 2-1/2-inches hose for dust-free sanding.

Free-running belt on back side has no support platen, making it ideal for sanding odd-shaped (convex) project components.

Auxiliary Power Shaft extends from the drive roller for added versatility! Accepts the Shopsmith Drum Sander (505552). Or, use your MARK V’s Drill Chuck to hold any of our small diameter Drum Sanders.

Manuals:
Manual, Parts List and Exploded View Drawing - Item #556075

How Old Is It:
Below is a chart indicating the Serial Numbers of the Belt Sanders made in various years.