Disc sander for wood lathe - part 7

Fixing the table to the sliding base.


Line up everything put on a clamp and move it carefully to the work bench.

Disc sander for wood lathe - part 6

Before mounting the table we need to route a channel for the mitre gauge. I've decided to go with the vintage Sher mitre gauge - ALL METAL

On the left is where we downed tools last session

Disc sander for wood lathe - part 5B

Before continuing with the sliding sled box I noticed that the MDF sanding disc had wheel to much wheel wobble so corrected that while it's in my mind.



One side of the 30cm disc was not completely flush with the backing plate. This what happens when you didn't use clamps while putting in the screws.

Caribbean market

After the COVID pensioner hour shopping trip now waiting at Caribbean market for 8.30am open to public.

Disc sander for wood lathe - part 5

Making the sled clamp block.

The block will mount from underneath and sit inside the lathe frame rails.

Wood lathe disc sander – part 3

Making the sled box that will support the sanding table.

Wood lathe disc sander – part 2

Kicking off this project with making the 30cm MDF sanding disc. I have ordered a 30cm Velcro pad and already have a pack of 30cm sanding discs.

Bought two sheets of MDF this afternoon from Bunnings.