BELT DRUM FLOOR SANDER tutorial

[simoncrunden79]

Thanks for posting this - hiring a sander tomorrow and very nervous about using it so this is awesome.

[awsczxfr]

I LOVE LAMP

[iantmasters]

Thanks for the video, mate.

Hello, from the USA.

[Asigot]

Nice video , thanks ! I know have a bit more confidence to go and hire one, greetings from Finland !

[akooshla]

Thanks, Con, that's great.

[akooshla]

Excellent video - just two questions: where can you hire these sanders in Dublin, and what make and model is the sander you're using, please?

[CONOBJ]

@akooshla The make of the machine's is Kunzle and Tasin Italy. You can purchase all the KT machines from DALY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CORK, and you can hire the KT range of sanding machines specially designed for DIY from A Z HIRE LTD here in Dublin. all the best .

[carlohiker]

I have a question i need to remove the old wood from a deck so i can painted what kind of tool would you recomened to use and if is possible to find the sanding machine at home depot thanks

[CONOBJ]

@carlohiker i would use a drum sander, a similar machine to the belt sander in this video, and they can be hired, you will also need the edger. if you opt for the less aggressive floor sanding machines, like the square orbital sander or buffer type sanders, it will take forever and cost as much or more in the long run. you will also be more likely to get fed up with the slow progress and therefore settle for an inferior finish

[TheNewman1600]

Great Video and great advice. One of the better tutorials available on a big machine.

Just an FYI, the arrows on the belt are for manufacturing purposes, they can be used both ways and you can often extend the life of your belt by changing directions.

[CONOBJ]

@TheNewman1600I can see your point, I never questioned the logic of the single direction on a butt jointed belt. I changed from bona belts and they had the arrow going in both directions and made a point of advertising their reversibility. all the best

[vmfelix]

@TheNewman1600 The arrows tell you which direction your belts should be used as most type of joints can only be used in a single direction. Joints are very important in sanding, especially when working on soft wood (furniture manufacturers, etc) as if not used with the correct joint, it can produce 'marks' on your product which will be exposed badly after lacquering. Some manufacturers only produce a specific type of joint applicable for floor sanding, which is called a butt-joint.

[TheNewman1600]

@vmfelix

Thanks for your information... what is the most common joint for floor sanding in the UK...what brands? I believe it differs from North America and I think 3M changes their joint depending on the grit.

[vmfelix]

@TheNewman1600 The UK usually uses the butt joint too as it can be use on both directions and is suitable for rough sanding (gr24, gr36 etc). The most popular brands in the UK Floor Sanding Industry are Bonakemi (made by Sia Abrasives), Hermes Abrasives, SAIT Abrasives, and Norton Abrasives (US-made).

[1968bartsimpson]

align the tracking of your belt its not sanding level

[watch4david]

I thank you for making this video. Great advice and well said.Thank, Dave, Frederick, MD

[rhinofoto]

Good man yerself ,I'm doing a job in Westmeath and yours was the best guide I've seen ,up the dubs !

[bigfuzzballs]

Thank you for making this video. Good job.

[keanghiero]

Nice

5*

All the best

Kean