Hi,

I'm sure this one may give you a laugh but I bought a "belt sander
cleaner" from screwfix and as usual it came with zero instructions.

Am I supposed to just rub the rubbery eraser thing over the belt
whilst its stationary or am I meant to somehow clamp the sander/eraser
and use it on a moving belt?

I've got a horrible feeling that the latter may cause me to go into
orbit minus my hand and via the garage window!!!!!

I've tried searching tinternet but to no avail.

Thanks to anyone who replies

Graham

Yes, you are supposed to use it whilst the belt sander is running, I have
only used one on my floor standing unit. You don't have to push it against
the belt with much pressure. If you can clamp it without damaging it that
would be good otherwise switch it on and hold it at 90 deg with one hand
whilst applying the rubber cleaner lightly with the other, it shouldn't
take very long. Things shouldn't start to fly unless you use too much
pressure.
Hotfoot
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"Graham Mead" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm sure this one may give you a laugh but I bought a "belt sander
cleaner" from screwfix and as usual it came with zero instructions.

Am I supposed to just rub the rubbery eraser thing over the belt
whilst its stationary or am I meant to somehow clamp the sander/eraser
and use it on a moving belt?

I've got a horrible feeling that the latter may cause me to go into
orbit minus my hand and via the garage window!!!!!

I've tried searching tinternet but to no avail.

Thanks to anyone who replies

Graham

It was somewhere outside Barstow when (Graham
Mead) wrote:

Am I supposed to just rub the rubbery eraser thing over the belt
whilst its stationary or am I meant to somehow clamp the sander/eraser
and use it on a moving belt?

Moving.

Best way is to hold it in your hand and rub it over a moving belt, so
that you can see what you're doing. But this is somewhat hazardous, so
many people clamp them into a vice and rub the sander over it.

They work pretty well, but only on half-dirty belts. Once the belt is
properly clogged, they can't help - so use it frequently, before
things get realy dire.

There are several similar rubbers that work too, including (allegedly)
tightly rolled binliners. The sole of old (New Hampshire) Timberland
boots works too.

In article ,
says...
It was somewhere outside Barstow when (Graham
Mead) wrote:

Am I supposed to just rub the rubbery eraser thing over the belt
whilst its stationary or am I meant to somehow clamp the sander/eraser
and use it on a moving belt?

Moving.

Best way is to hold it in your hand and rub it over a moving belt, so
that you can see what you're doing. But this is somewhat hazardous, so
many people clamp them into a vice and rub the sander over it.

They work pretty well, but only on half-dirty belts. Once the belt is
properly clogged, they can't help - so use it frequently, before
things get realy dire.

There are several similar rubbers that work too, including (allegedly)
tightly rolled binliners. The sole of old (New Hampshire) Timberland
boots works too.

I used the handle of an old screwdriver for a long time.

I find the Axminster version good at removing clogging no matter how
heavy the clogging is, but once the abrasive is worn then its good night
Eileen
--
Paul Mc Cann

Thanks for all the advice chaps.

I'll try it tonight, hopefully emerging with a rejuvenated belt and
all my limbs intact.

Andy Dingley wrote:
(Graham Mead) wrote:

Am I supposed to just rub the rubbery eraser thing over the belt
whilst its stationary or am I meant to somehow clamp the
sander/eraser
and use it on a moving belt?

Moving.

Best way is to hold it in your hand and rub it over a moving belt, so
that you can see what you're doing. But this is somewhat hazardous,
so
many people clamp them into a vice and rub the sander over it.

My belt sander scares me when i'm sanding something, let alone holding
a cleaning block to it with my hand. Reminds me of people losing
fingers in motorcycle chains when oiling them with the engine going.

I'll stick to replacing themn when the oxide's worn off !

Cheers,

Paul.