Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

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Dave Bagwill
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Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

Post by Dave Bagwill » Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:29 pm

I followed the advice on these two YT vids and NOW I have much better power AND changing belts takes 5 seconds.








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Re: Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

Post by John Parchem » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:33 am

The problem I had with a grinder like that one was broken belts. They did not last very long. I did purchase a bunch of them. So I would make sure that you can get replacement belts and have them in a drawer.

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Re: Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:19 am

Mine is a HF model, I also get the belts there.
I've never broken a belt! Of course now that I've said that, I'll break 3 today lol
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Re: Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sun Nov 25, 2018 3:01 pm

Killer sale on this unit now until 12/31
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Re: Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Nov 26, 2018 11:51 am

I took a 20% off coupon code from the internet yesterday and went on down to my local HF and got their 6"x48" model of this sander, with the 9" disc. Saved $50. Got it home and put it together - not difficult - and it works good. An excellent purchase.
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Re: Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

Post by Herman » Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:28 pm

Lucky catch Dave,
I don't have space for such a big sander :cry:
Have to stay old school builder.
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Re: Easy mods for HF 4x36 belt sander.

Post by John Parchem » Mon Nov 26, 2018 1:23 pm

I am happy I switched this year to the larger 6 X 48, makes my life easier.

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