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88 Best Sanding Tools

This document is an ebook containing 88 descriptions of homemade sanding tools. Each tool is presented on its own page with photos, details and sometimes videos explaining how it was constructed from various materials like metal, wood, and electric motors. The tools include belt grinders, disc sanders, drum sanders, and other sanding attachments that can be made at home. Later pages in the ebook provide additional sanding tool designs.

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88 Best Sanding Tools

This document is an ebook containing 88 descriptions of homemade sanding tools. Each tool is presented on its own page with photos, details and sometimes videos explaining how it was constructed from various materials like metal, wood, and electric motors. The tools include belt grinders, disc sanders, drum sanders, and other sanding attachments that can be made at home. Later pages in the ebook provide additional sanding tool designs.

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88 Best Homemade Sanding Tools

from HomemadeTools.net

This ebook contains the 88 best homemade


sanding tools from HomemadeTools.net.

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Belt Grinder
by: meanwhileinthegarage

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, steel plate, contact wheels, a switch,
and an electric motor.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Surface Grinding Attachment


by: JKeetonKnives

Homemade surface grinding attachment


constructed from a sliding table, a slider
mechanism, bar stock, contact wheel, and
locking levers. Used in conjunction with a belt
grinder.

Click here for more details on: Surface Grinding Attachment

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Twin Belt Sander


by: Carlos B

Homemade twin belt sander constructed from


an electric motor, homemade aluminum
castings, bar stock, springs, and contact
wheels.

Click here for more details on: Twin Belt Sander

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Angle Grinder Sanding Attachment


by: Tuomas

Homemade angle grinder sanding attachment


constructed from steel plate, sheetmetal,
spring washers, and wheels. Used to sand
pipe and tubing.

Click here for more details on: Angle Grinder Sanding Attachment

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Tower Sander
by: Bellevue Woodshop

Homemade tower sander constructed from


plywood, pipe, threaded rod, bearings, and a
drill. Removes the need to replace the
sanding drum with a different diameter.

Click here for more details on: Tower Sander

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Portable Belt Grinder


by: barberorp

Homemade portable belt grinder powered by


a rotary tool.

Click here for more details on: Portable Belt Grinder

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Belt Sander
by: Tuomas

Homemade belt sander adapted from a bench


grinder. Fabricated from flat stock, steel plate,
bearings, and hardware.

Click here for more details on: Belt Sander

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Drum Sander
by: Beserkleyboy

Homemade drum sander constructed from


marine plywood, MDF, oak, and shafting. The
drum is constructed from melamine and
driven off a table saw arbor.

Click here for more details on: Drum Sander

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Belt Sander
by: Bellevue Woodshop

Homemade belt sander constructed from


plywood, bearings, and a surplus drill. 1-inch
belt allows sanding in awkward spots.

Click here for more details on: Belt Sander

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Dremel EZ Lock Sanding Disc


by: mklotz

Homemade Dremel EZ Lock sanding disc


constructed from a surplus EZ Lock fitting,
plywood, a screw, and self-adhesive
sandpaper. Can also be used with other
rotary tools that use a 1/8" mandrel.

Click here for more details on: Dremel EZ Lock Sanding Disc

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Belt Grinder
by: Gears and Arms

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, a spring, steel stock, contact wheels,
and a surplus treadmill motor.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Handheld Power Sander


by: th62

Homemade handheld power sander


constructed from Delrin, PVC, and steel
bushings. Motor is from a surplus cordless
tool.

Click here for more details on: Handheld Power Sander

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Dual Belt Grinder and Sander


by: garycullen

Homemade dual belt grinder and sander


constructed from a surplus grinder, steel
plate, and grinding wheel.

Click here for more details on: Dual Belt Grinder and Sander

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Sanding Tool
by: PB Machines

Homemade sanding tool constructed from bar


and steel stock, and springs. Uses sanding
belts.

Click here for more details on: Sanding Tool

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Power File
by: Tuomas

Homemade power file constructed from


tubing, steel plate, bearings, bar stock, bolts,
and an angle grinder. With a mount, it can
function as a belt grinder.

Click here for more details on: Power File

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Belt Grinder Attachment


by: garycullen

Homemade belt grinder attachment


constructed from steel stock, plate, bearings,
and rubber rollers.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder Attachment

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Bore Sanding Tool


by: Christophe Mineau

Homemade bore sanding tool constructed


from a length of metal rod and a rubber band.
Intended to be used with an electric drill.

Click here for more details on: Bore Sanding Tool

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Tiny Sanding Disc


by: mklotz

Homemade tiny sanding disc constructed


from a nail and adhesive backed sandpaper.
Fits in the collet of a rotary tool.

Click here for more details on: Tiny Sanding Disc

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Belt Grinder
by: Vyacheslav.Nevolya

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


angle iron, steel plate, homemade aluminum
contact wheels, bearings, and an electric
motor.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Desktop Disc Sander


by: cuttransformglue

Homemade desktop disc sander constructed


from MDF and a 19V electric motor. Parts
were cut on a laser CNC.

Click here for more details on: Desktop Disc Sander

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Disc Sander
by: Bricoleando

Homemade disc sander constructed from


plywood, lumber, an electric motor, and a
switch.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Belt Grinder
by: mr95gst

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


surplus aluminum and a treadmill motor.
Rollers were homemade from cast aluminum.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Grinder Sander
by: Tuomas

Homemade grinder-sander constructed from


a surplus wood shredder, steel plate, and bar
stock.

Click here for more details on: Grinder Sander

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Disc Sander
by: Christophe Mineau

Homemade disc sander constructed from


wood and based on the John Heisz model.
Features a pivoting table system.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Belt Grinder and Sander


by: TROEHL

Homemade belt grinder and sander fabricated


from steel, acrylic, and hardware. Driven by a
1.5 HP motor with infinitely variable speed
control. Equipped with a 60x1700mm belt.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder and Sander

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Radius Forming Jig


by: bobs409

Homemade radius forming jig constructed


from steel plate. Used as an attachment to a
homemade belt grinder.

Click here for more details on: Radius Forming Jig

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Dremel Belt Sander


by: Tuomas

Homemade Dremel belt sander constructed


from surplus tubing, steel plate, springs, a
homemade pulley, and skateboard wheels.

Click here for more details on: Dremel Belt Sander

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Variable Speed Belt Sander


by: Rorschach

Homemade variable speed belt sander


constructed from a surplus lathe headstock
and a belt sanding assembly. Speed can be
adjusted from 500-2000 RPM.

Click here for more details on: Variable Speed Belt Sander

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Rotary Sandpaper Holder


by: Mr.DK DIY

Homemade rotary sandpaper holder


constructed from a surplus electric motor
rotor. Used in conjunction with a hand drill.

Click here for more details on: Rotary Sandpaper Holder

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Bow Sander
by: Mikhandmaker

Homemade bow sander constructed from


lumber, leather, and sandpaper.

Click here for more details on: Bow Sander

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Belt Grinder
by: barts metalwork

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


steel plate, bar stock, tubing, bearings,
contact wheels, and an electric motor. Uses
2x72 belts.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Rotary Tool Sanding Drum


by: PowerMk

Homemade rotary tool sanding drum


constructed from a sandpaper strip and bar
stock. Cyanoacrylate was used to bond the
sandpaper.

Click here for more details on: Rotary Tool Sanding Drum

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Double Disc Sander


by: Bellevue Woodshop

Homemade double disc sander constructed


from plywood, bearings, shafting, belts, and
an electric motor.

Click here for more details on: Double Disc Sander

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2x72 Belt Grinder


by: bobs409

Homemade 2x72 belt grinder constructed


from aluminum and steel stock, an electric
motor, a VFD, bearings, and a switch panel.
An accompanying rolling stand was
constructed to mount the belt grinder on.

Click here for more details on: 2x72 Belt Grinder

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Belt Grinder
by: TomBuilder

Homemade belt grinder driven by a 3.3kW


motor via a digital speed and direction
controller. Equipped with a 5.3" x 78.5" belt
that can be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Scroll Saw Sanding Blade


by: Christophe Mineau

Homemade scroll saw sanding blade


fashioned from a standard blade, a sandpaper
strip, and double-sided tape.

Click here for more details on: Scroll Saw Sanding Blade

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Belt Grinder
by: winkys workshop

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, steel plate, pipe, bar stock, a spring,
and an electric motor.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Belt Grinder
by: PWelder

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


steel plate, bar stock, threaded rod,
off-the-shelf contact wheels, springs, a VFD,
and an electric motor.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Disc and Inflatable Drum Sander


by: lastgoodusername

Homemade disc and inflatable drum sander


constructed from a surplus base, electric
motor, melamine, pipe, and an off-the-shelf
drum.

Click here for more details on: Disc and Inflatable Drum Sander

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Belt Sander
by: Radioman

Homemade belt sander constructed from


tubing, an electric motor, steel plate, bearings,
and homemade aluminum contact wheels.

Click here for more details on: Belt Sander

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Angle Grinder Sander Attachment


by: Tuomas

Homemade angle grinder sander attachment


constructed from bar stock, steel plate,
bearings, and a skateboard wheel.

Click here for more details on: Angle Grinder Sander Attachment

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Dremel Belt Sander Attachment


by: Tuomas

Homemade Dremel belt sander attachment


constructed from steel stock and skate
wheels.

Click here for more details on: Dremel Belt Sander Attachment

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Sanding Block
by: Spira Knives

Homemade sanding block constructed from


lumber, steel rod, and rubber bands. The
combination of rods and rubber bands hold
the sandpaper in place.

Click here for more details on: Sanding Block

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Belt Sander
by: tekcraft

Homemade belt sander constructed from


steel plate, angle iron, contact wheels, and an
electric motor. Uses 2x48 belts.

Click here for more details on: Belt Sander

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Belt Sander Attachment


by: garycullen

Homemade belt sander attachment


constructed from bar stock, contact wheels,
and bolts.

Click here for more details on: Belt Sander Attachment

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Sanding Disc Adhesive Restoration


by: editor at glue-it.com

Homemade sanding disc adhesive restoration


constructed by heating up the dried up glue
on the pad with a heat gun. The same
technique can be used to remove sanding
discs.

Click here for more details on: Sanding Disc Adhesive Restoration

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Grinder Wheel Sanding Attachment


by: bobs409

Homemade wheel sanding attachment for a


2x72 belt grinder. Fashioned from aluminum,
rubber, bearings, and hardware. Can be
oriented vertically or horizontally.

Click here for more details on: Grinder Wheel Sanding Attachment

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Belt Grinder
by: chiasson

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, bearings, contact wheels, pulleys, and
an electric motor.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Lathe Drum Sanding Attachment


by: darkoford

Homemade lathe drum sanding attachment


constructed from lumber and threaded rod.

Click here for more details on: Lathe Drum Sanding Attachment

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Oscillating Spindle Sander


by: Mr.DK DIY

Homemade oscillating spindle sander


constructed from plywood, a tree branch,
drawer slides, angle iron, metal straps, a
wiper motor, and a surplus angle grinder. The
wiper motor is the drive unit for the oscillating
mechanism.

Click here for more details on: Oscillating Spindle Sander

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Belt Grinder
by: Es Welding

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, bar stock, steel plate, contact wheels,
and an electric motor. Uses 2x48 belts.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Disc Sander Angle Plate


by: 737mechanic

Homemade disc sander angle plate


constructed from steel plate, bar stock, and
bolts. Used to determine the correct angle for
grinding tool bits.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander Angle Plate

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Disc and Drum Sander


by: Nick Jonkman

Homemade disc and drum sander


constructed from lumber, steel plate,
aluminum, and an electric motor. 3/4" shaft
allows other accessories to be mounted.

Click here for more details on: Disc and Drum Sander

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Belt Grinder
by: Zengineer

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, angle iron, steel plate, contact wheels,
an electric motor, and a spring. Uses 2x72
inch belts.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Disc Sander
by: Dan Larsen

Homemade disc sander adapted from a table


saw. Equipped with a 20" disc, direction
switch, and a dust collection exhaust.
Constructed from wood, pulleys, pillow block
bearings, and hardware.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Sawzall Sanding Blade


by: peteco

Homemade Sawzall sanding blade adapted


from a 3" sanding belt. Intended to facilitate
the process of sanding between deck boards.

Click here for more details on: Sawzall Sanding Blade

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Grinder Sander
by: Lahis

Homemade grinder/sander constructed from


an electric motor, arbor, speed controller,
plywood, and an abrasive disc.

Click here for more details on: Grinder Sander

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Jigsaw Sanding Attachment


by: Christofix

Homemade jigsaw sanding attachment


constructed from lumber, screws, T-track, a
surplus jigsaw blade, and sandpaper.

Click here for more details on: Jigsaw Sanding Attachment

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Drum Sander
by: RCTURKA

Homemade drum sander constructed from


plywood, MDF, threaded rod, nuts, and
bearings. A bench grinder is used to drive the
unit.

Click here for more details on: Drum Sander

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Radius Sanding Jig


by: Unisawyer

Homemade radius sanding jig constructed


from MDF, a dowel, screws, and locking
knobs. Intended to be used with a belt sander.

Click here for more details on: Radius Sanding Jig

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Drum Sander
by: Christofix

Homemade drum sander attachment for a drill


press. Constructed from plywood, pallet
wood, bearings, and hardware.

Click here for more details on: Drum Sander

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Belt Grinder
by: fawabros

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, bar stock, bearings, nuts, and an
angle grinder.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Disc Sander
by: diyfixman

Homemade disc sander constructed from an


electric motor, wooden board, steel plate, bar
stock, and a switch.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Disc Sander
by: sandho

Homemade disc sander constructed from


steel brackets, aluminum plate, a sanding disc
attachment, hoses, clamps, and a surplus
saw.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Fret Sanding Block


by: Captainleeward

Homemade fret sanding block constructed


from aluminum tubing.

Click here for more details on: Fret Sanding Block

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Articulating Work Rest


by: House_Work

Homemade articulating work rest constructed


from steel plate, tubing, threaded rod, and
nuts. Complements a homemade belt grinder.

Click here for more details on: Articulating Work Rest

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Thickness Sander
by: threesixesinarow

Homemade thickness sander constructed


from steel plate, surplus wiper motor and
washing machine wringer, ball bearings,
rollers, and channel. Uses 3x24 belts.

Click here for more details on: Thickness Sander

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Disc Sander
by: liberal

Homemade disc sander driven by a surplus


washing machine motor. Fabricated from
steel plate, square tubing, plywood, pulleys,
bearings, and hardware.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Sanding Blocks
by: mklotz

Homemade sanding blocks constructed from


lumber and screws.

Click here for more details on: Sanding Blocks

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Sandpaper Dispenser
by: Tim Pettigrew

Homemade sandpaper dispenser constructed


from plywood, plastic pipe, and hacksaw
blades.

Click here for more details on: Sandpaper Dispenser

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Grinder Contact Wheel Modification


by: bobs409

Homemade belt grinder contact wheel


modification constructed from an off-the-shelf
contact wheel, tubing, and bolts. Used for
rough grinding work.

Click here for more details on: Grinder Contact Wheel Modification

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Belt Grinder Drive Wheel


by: House_Work

Homemade belt grinder drive wheel


constructed from 3D-printed plastic.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder Drive Wheel

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Multi Sander
by: Jambutty john

Homemade multi sander constructed from


lumber, grinding wheels, a power switch, and
an electric drill.

Click here for more details on: Multi Sander

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Belt Sander
by: Kwandotechnic

Homemade belt sander constructed from


tubing, steel plate, bearings, nuts, bolts and a
surplus angle grinder. Design allows three
sides to be used.

Click here for more details on: Belt Sander

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Thicknessing Attachment
by: hammer

Homemade thicknessing attachment intended


for utilization in conjunction with a belt sander.

Click here for more details on: Thicknessing Attachment

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Sanding Bow
by: Michael Paley

Homemade sanding bow constructed from


plywood, T-nuts, bolts, wing nuts, and locking
knobs.

Click here for more details on: Sanding Bow

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Bench Grinder Rest


by: House_Work

Homemade bench grinder rest constructed


from tubing and steel plate. Accommodates a
custom bench grinder's varied belt
configurations.

Click here for more details on: Bench Grinder Rest

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Disc Sander
by: Vyacheslav.Nevolya

Homemade disc sander constructed from


angle iron, tubing, lumber, and a surplus
washing machine motor. A carrying handle
ensures portability.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Oscillating Edge Spindle Sander


by: woodenworldenic

Homemade oscillating edge spindle sander


constructed from lumber, a motor, gearbox,
threaded rod, and screws.

Click here for more details on: Oscillating Edge Spindle Sander

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Grinder Tracking Wheel Mechanism


by: House_Work

Homemade belt grinder tracking wheel


mechanism constructed from steel plate, nuts,
and bolts. Allows the operator to change the
angle of the contact wheel on the grinder.

Click here for more details on: Grinder Tracking Wheel Mechanism

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Spindle Sander
by: Andy T

Homemade spindle sander constructed from


plywood, shafting, electric motors, and a
crankshaft mechanism.

Click here for more details on: Spindle Sander

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Flat Sanding Caul


by: Christophe Mineau

Homemade flat sanding caul constructed from


lumber, window glass, and sandpaper. Used
in luthiery work to level the frets of a
fingerboard.

Click here for more details on: Flat Sanding Caul

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Belt Grinder
by: warsztatOdZera

Homemade belt grinder constructed from


tubing, steel plate, contact wheels, and an
electric motor. Uses 2x72 sanding belts.

Click here for more details on: Belt Grinder

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Thickness Sander
by: Christophe Mineau

Homemade thickness sander constructed


from wood and powered by a repurposed
washing machine motor. Incorporates a
wooden gear-based lift mechanism.

Click here for more details on: Thickness Sander

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Sanding Gouge
by: Christophe Mineau

Homemade sanding gouge constructed from


threaded rod, nuts, and a repurposed roller
blade ball bearing. Sandpaper is affixed by
means of a velcro patch.

Click here for more details on: Sanding Gouge

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Disc Sander
by: h7eh7e

Homemade disc sander constructed from


tubing, steel plate, threaded rod, and a
surplus bench grinder. Adjustable for angle.

Click here for more details on: Disc Sander

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Downdraft Sanding Table


by: Como Fiz

Homemade downdraft sanding table


constructed from plywood, pegboard, and
PVC pipe.

Click here for more details on: Downdraft Sanding Table

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Random Orbital Sander Attachment


by: Tuomas

Homemade random orbital sander attachment


constructed from bar stock, steel plate,
bearings, bolts, and a backing plate. Off
center mounting provides the random
movement. Attaches to an angle grinder.

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