You're becoming one of my favorite channels. This sander, from what I could see, appears to be the same as the similar green Harbor Freight sander.

@Xynudu

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positives. I think they made many clones of this sander design, which originally came out of Taiwan back in the 1970's. I used it again today and it worked well. Definitely needs that belt adjuster mod if it has a "V" belt drive. Cheers Rob

Well Done Rob. A Very Useful Mod And Upgrade .

A great modification Rob. Very well though out. You aways have the perfect solution. You well deserve an extra beer. All the best to you, Cheers Nobby

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nobby. I couldn't see any other way to do it. Not a lot of room for options. Cheers Rob

That's a great idea! I'm going to do that to my HF belt sander this week!

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Nicely done Rob! Genuinely improved, nice and simple.

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't see any other simple way to do it. Definitely needs it. Cheers Rob

Hi Rob Love watching all your vids., there always very interesting 😊, Best regards from Ireland 🇮🇪

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Les. Cheers Rob

Looks like I have a new project. Thanks for sharing

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Hi Rob. A clever and effective modification. Well done. 👏👏👍😀 VEVOR take note! 😉

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. 👍

you could add two tapped plates underneath which would allow you to tighten the motor bolts without having to have a spanner top and bottom.

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's another mod that would be helpful. Good idea. Cheers Rob

@wayneo7307

Жыл бұрын

Good Idea . Just Need A Thick Enough Piece of Steel.

Awesome Rob.

A real easy and effective mod Rob 👍👍👍 You'd think they would have something like that on there but I guess not fitting it helps to keep the cost down. Cheers, Alan.

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alan. Yes, it all comes down to cost. Not much room to play with either. Cheers Rob

Super astuce très bien pensée , je possède la même machine,je vais faire cette modification directement. Merci

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Content que cela vous ait été utile Patrick. Solution facile à un problème ennuyeux. Bravo Rob

Nice fix Rob. The simple things can be the most useful things. I guess the company wants to cut costs as much as possible and they don't go to the extent to add something simple like you have added. Pass the tensioning work on to the consumer and let them dick around with it for ages instead of adding a few more parts..

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

It's all a cost factor Jon. Soon adds up on large volume production. Cheers Rob

pretty cool Rob , I like it 👍👍

Good improvement, Rob. Accurate and quick to adjust. Simple to make as well. Tony

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a big help Tony. Otherwise you need four hands to adjust it. Worth a beer ;) Cheers Rob

Good job.👍

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Wingnut at the front Rob? Nice job mate 👍👍

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Locknut.

@djpaulk

Жыл бұрын

Any nut will do i spose, as it only pulls tension until the base bolts are tightened. Easiest is best, wing nut would probably be the go.

Nice job. I do wonder if it would be cleaner to put a slot in the base and put the wire rod in the base.

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

It may be possible.

Nice

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice, thats how they should be made Rob. My Toyota dyna truck has its fan and alternator belt tensioned with leverage from a big screwdriver. So your sander is upperclass now.. See if they omit a belt tensioner, they can then add more weight to the container load of chinese products they ship over. Why waste container weight on a belt tensioner that will probably only ever be adjusted once? So i think no tensioner on your sander was not an oversight, but on purpose🤔

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it all comes down to money.

Hey rob! Do you have experience in machining cast iron? I tried it last week and sparks were flying everywhere on my mini lathe. Kept getting sparks flying. Also any videos you have on HSS grinding toolbits/experience with different carbide inserts?

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

I have plenty of experience machining cast iron. If the cast iron is sparking it means it is terrible quality. There should not be any sparks ever. The sparks you get are from impurities in the cast iron. I'm guessing it's probably old gym weights or the such. These are usually made from the last poor at the foundry and contain sand and god know's what else. It will also blunten tooling like crazy. I have not done much video on HSS grinding as it's all well documented elsewhere. Carbide inserts vary a lot and are subject to specific use parameters (for the particular job). Larger nose radius will generally give a better finish. Speed, feed rate and DOC are the main considerations. I've not done a video on that subject as it's been covered by many channels. Cheers Rob

Nice Rob. As you were describing the mods I had only previously imagined exactly the same things - down to the right angle at the front rather than a plate. Uncanny. Only concern is if you need to take it back for a warranty claim. Probably best to hold back for a few months after purchase to make sure all is well before applying the clearly needed mods.

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben. I've never had to make a warranty claim on these things. Shouldn't speak too soon I guess. Everything has been totally reliable. Hows that ? Cheers Rob

Hi Rob, are we going to see the old Ducati GT out again?

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

The 860 has gear box problems. The 750 F1 is road ready, but commitments are the issue. Cheers Rob

@reganlittlewood

Жыл бұрын

@@Xynudu I see! I have a similar problem, allowing enough time aside to work on mine.

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Hi Regan. I was fine until I hit 70 and then time and health issues really brought riding to a halt. Thankfully most of the afore mentioned issues are now sorted, but I was under the pump there for quite a while. I'm not sure what's wrong with the 860. It won't go into any gear. Clutch is fine, so seems like selector drum is frozen or some such. It could even be an oil issue, as I can't get BP Coarse any more and I'm using something else. The F1 is fine and ready to go. Cheers Rob

Hi, There do you think the 1420 rpm is enough.??

@Xynudu

Жыл бұрын

Yes, plenty fast enough Wayne. Many AC electric motors for saws, sanders and compressors run at 1420 rpm. It gives good torque and cool running. I have a 1420 Chinese electric motor on my existing linisher. The actual wattage/HP of the engine is a major factor as far as the stalling resistance of the sander goes. Once again that is limited by what the sanding belt can take before it breaks, so it all becomes a bit irrelevant as sanding belts should be used correctly (lightly). Cheers Rob

@WayneCook306

Жыл бұрын

@@Xynudu thank you.