Maybe add a way to turn short but possibly large diameter dowels with it?
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Craig, you are awesome. I've had that idea as long as I've had the idea to make thing thing. I'm definitely going to make something like that...to see if it can be done. I'm so glad someone else said it!
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
*Great video Rob! I am glad that the epoxy came in handy and helped* THANKS FOR THE SHOUT!!!
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! It certainly did! That entire aluminum cage I added used some it! That really meant a lot to me, let me know if the shoutout helped you at all...although your channel is looking pretty good these days!
@t.brannon5345
2 жыл бұрын
I certainly appreciate your creativity and thought processes. Thank you for the ideas.
@Maker238DeLoach
4 жыл бұрын
I’m new to KZitem I have a channel myself I just found yours and I’m blown away on the amount of detail time and thought you put into your videos I look forward to watching the rest of them because that’s what I do and I hope you have a wonderful day man thanks again
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you, I really appreciate it. I think I recorded over 100-200 gigs...it takes a lot to make a short 10 minute video.
@Maker238DeLoach
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it does man and it shows you do an awesome job thank you again
@MadebyMagnus
4 жыл бұрын
Great work Rob!👍 I really like the idea with the magnet in comination with the epoxy, that was briliant!
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
I've missed you man! I'm so glad to see you again! Thank you...maybe overkill but it helped get that perfect alignment. 😉
@MadebyMagnus
4 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThings Thanks buddy, that means a lot to hear! Soon I will release something new.
@MakerCuisine
4 жыл бұрын
Great job me. banana, the function is great and love how you showed the prototype and finished version, that cherry is wonderful
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob! Yeah, cherry is unbelievably pretty with a bit of danish oil on it.
@MarkMcCluney
4 жыл бұрын
Very good vid Rob. I like the mix-up finished/prototype idea. Great job mate.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! Hey, I watched your previous video and responded...I hope you got my message!
@wb_finewoodworking
4 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic jig. If I had a belt sander similar to the one you have this would be something I’d make. I liked the way you intertwined the prototype and fancy model in this video. Good idea.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don. It took longer this way, but it felt better like I was giving someone the full thumbnail, and not showing how to make an inferior version with a splash of the overdone, thumbnail image at the end. I do appreciate you mentioning this change of format. It really was a difficult swing.
@MCsCreations
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea, dude! Pretty well done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, you too! Always appreciate seeing you in the comments!
@SuperZmeister
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing ingenuity. Now I have a plan for my own belt sander, thanks again.
@peternicholsonu6090
4 жыл бұрын
No way I could manage this....but fascinated to watch you.
@peterpage7322
3 жыл бұрын
It looks great and must have taken a long time to work out, but I’m still not convinced it would sand accurately, but all the same it was interesting to watch. And I love your videos which are very clear and well made, thank you.
@sumosprojects
4 жыл бұрын
G’day Rob, I definitely can lay claim to having lost skin from my hands by challenging physics & we are forever trying to improve systems in the shop as you have shown successfully here. Stay creative & stay safe friend 🎥🎥🔨🔨🔨👍👍👍👍👍
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sumo! Losing skin to these beasts is a horrible misery!
@musicbymark
4 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice; I watched entire video, but felt you didn't depict application / usage enough; perhaps you could make a follow up video of this jig in use for a variety of tasks, showing how you adjust it and make ultimate use of it?
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
You're right, Mark. This project took about a month to do and getting down to the very end, I ran out of time/and or patience. The biggest challenge that I face with jigs and devices is the learning curve it takes to make them work. Even though I knew that the box joint jig I made a few videos back worked, it took a tremendous amount of skill to learn to use it without fail. This is about the same. I made extremely thin slices of wood and tried to use this to clean them up but found that the thicknesses were different in different spots of the wood. It was infuriating at first because the physics all checked out...until I realized that the couple thin pieces of tape I used to hold the thin strips down were the culprits. The wood was bending where the tape wasn't on the underside. Sometimes, without all the camera work, the ridiculously long hours of editing and the double builds, I get lost in just getting it done and not showing it off enough. Thanks for your honesty, Mark. My next video will probably work on showing this thing off a bit better.
@TwistedWorkshop77
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool. Can't wait to see all the add on for this
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
You and me both! Thanks Dave...I have a few ideas already!
@MillerCustomGuitars
2 жыл бұрын
So I an a guitar tech and after spending an hour sanding a bone blank by hand on Monday to get it to the proper thickness I was reminded of this video. I don’t thickness the saddle blanks on the belt sander because it’s not safe. But something like this could really help. I only wish it was more precise. Did you say you had plans available?
@alanmcwilliams4264
4 жыл бұрын
Very creative, I saw the other video before this one and I'll admit It had confused me. Now it all makes sense and this is a great idea
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan! Yeah, I was worried some would think I was just throwing it out there without explanation, but I thought I'd tease it a bit. I got more thumbs down on that video than any others because of it!
@TheWoodYogi
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this Rob 😊 I often use the same math equation when working out stuff 😁 I would make something like this just for my son to mess about with. He's fascinated by gears and mechanical devices 😊 ॐ
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris and I agree! I have a few gear ideas that are floating in my head...the mechanical nature is a fascinating thing!
@SujMenon
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that a belt sander was that inprecise. Cool jig as always. Those gears will ensure that equal pressure is applied on all 4 sides 👍
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Suj! Yep, sanding something to remove a corner or maybe a bit of paper that's been taped on is one thing, trying to remove saw marks is a nightmare.
@GunnerAl9
4 жыл бұрын
This thing is amazing! If I had the time to make all the things you make I would have to quit my day job. Good use of light and dark woods.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks man, I appreciate it. Yeah, I'm starting to fall in love with cherry. It's just such a beautiful wood!
@diggaboy5006
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool, I like the gears and te different coloured wood you used. You are very easy to listen to.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Kayla-xo8lt
4 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! Very detailed and clean! I love the colors!
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks sweetie, now get your chores done!
@wolverinebear5357
4 жыл бұрын
The things the mind can do never seizes to amaze me well done sir. 3-6-9 432hz. Get the good vibes goin.
@rifosi
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, i have exactly the same belt sander. I should give it a try! Thanks, man!
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
You should! Thanks Ricardo!
@TheMessyStudio
4 жыл бұрын
Cool jig, Rob! Billy
@morgandavidpatton
4 жыл бұрын
Dude, yes! This is awesome, I NEED one. For under-jig idea: an angle adjust so you can sand at odd angles and maybe even tapers? Adjustable on two axis?
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
I like that!
@barryhaynes103
4 жыл бұрын
a tapering jig would be a nice addition ...
@alexreid4131
4 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant!!! Definitely going to give it a shot. Thank you sir.
@mnFlatLander
4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful and awesome creation. No way in hell I'm ever going to make one
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@sapelesteve
4 жыл бұрын
That is one amazing jig! Nice work as usual........... Stay safe.....👍👍😉😉😷😷
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Steve! Always glad to see you! Thank you and dodge those covid buggers!
@Mrjrich37055
4 жыл бұрын
You could make a jig for sharpening blades
@seansysig
4 жыл бұрын
Cool project and mods like a taper jig for table legs.
@GoingtoHecq
4 жыл бұрын
Well I'm grateful to have a drum sander
@tonyc.4528
4 жыл бұрын
Great design, sir!!
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@JohntheSchreiner
4 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, I appreciate it!
@richardgroom988
4 жыл бұрын
Looks complicated but it isn't (understatement) I love it
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks Richard!
@basswar1431
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool Rob. Said the guy from Hollingsworth lol
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for commenting haha! I had a blast talking and working up there with you! Thanks buddy!
@forwardrenovations8931
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning, must be a ridicules amount of time energy and skill invoked to create your mk1 jig, looks so cool too 👍
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@allengilchrist9985
2 жыл бұрын
The link to the gears is no longer working do you have an updated link
@garagemonkeysan
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Cool invention. Mahalo for sharing! : )
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@mark261166
4 жыл бұрын
That's really good, I love it.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thecerealcommie
4 жыл бұрын
You are truly inspirational. Are you an engineer? Mind blowing designs
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
No, not at all! Funny, it took me 40 years to figure out how much I loved solving problems! Thanks Aaron, it means a lot
@alexreid4131
4 жыл бұрын
You over engineer things...and I LOVE IT!!! You should have waaaaaaay more subscribers than you do. I hope that changes for you very soon.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks Alex, that means a lot!
@alexreid4131
4 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThings Always buddy. Absolutely LOVE your channel and the effort you put into your creations and videos. Keep going!
@alexreid4131
4 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThings And FYI I am making this thing for sure. I have for a long time been upset with the inaccuracy of my belt sander. I also over engineer things btw :-)
@dragunov525
4 жыл бұрын
100% agree with what Alex said. Just looking at your table saw sled I was amazed, I paused the video. I think this is the second video I've ever seen of yours, and I don't know how I haven't gone on a binge.... I think it's time. I hope you have a video on the sled.
@alexreid4131
4 жыл бұрын
@@dragunov525 Binge my friend. I did and I was not disappointed. Lots of good ideas to learn from and develop your own.
@stevedawson4781
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but for the sizes that would fit in that contraption, you could get the same or better results with a good sharp hand plane.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree. There are several times in the past I have had tiny pieces like ebony that I needed parallel sides with. Or a knob that was flat on the top but I needed a nice flat side on the bottom. Thin strips I've cut off from my bandsaw would also be a poor time to use a hand plane. The great thing about woodworking is that there are a hundred ways to do just about anything. I've been trying to tackle this problem for a long time now, and I think I've found my solution, although there have been a few hiccups along the way. But the very nature of belt sanders is flawed unless you plan on rounding something. Using it to sand off a layer from a rectangular piece of wood is asking for an inaccurate face when you're done.
@CementRoots
4 жыл бұрын
always love looking if there is any thumbs down on videos like this.... as of the time i seen this there are 10 thumbs down, are these the people that have spent way more to get the same result?... and now there pissy?... anyway great video as always and very cool idea...
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I don't mind the thumbs downs...I just wish people had to answer for their reason for doing it. I'm always looking to make these videos the best that they can be, so I'd love to see how people are thinking. Thanks, I appreciate the kind words!
@giorgioclavelli1757
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed, liked and subscribed :)
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, glad to have you!
@jefftanaka1448
4 жыл бұрын
In lieu of double-sided tape, how about making a vacuum clamp?
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, now I like that.
@49cfr
4 жыл бұрын
Why am I just discovering this channel? The KZitem algorithm is so broken.
@gedreillyhomestead6926
4 жыл бұрын
Gear template in description ????? 🔍 😕
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
My bad! My link pooped out. Here it is: bit.ly/32TwqV5
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did use his generator for it...even got approval to hand out what I created!
@sgtcrtrdnl
4 жыл бұрын
It's a good thing you're on our side, you'd make a hell of an evil genius!
@pureevil6970
4 жыл бұрын
so many machines needed and so much job to do, to do something able to grind only smart pieces. Able to make easier and faster for same effect;c
@chrishand259
4 жыл бұрын
Magnets, epoxy, and screws?!?!?!? Sounds like something I would do...🤣
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, probably overkilled it with the screws, but it's rock solid 😂
@sgctactics
4 жыл бұрын
"My shotgun won't cut perfect circles in plywood for my project.. I'll spend hours making a jig for it!" "My truck doesn't dig very good holes. I know, I'll modify the tires! ...What's a shovel?" "My crescent wrench keeps slipping and stripping bolts. Oh, I'll weld it to the exact size I need!" I applaud the ingenuity, I never would've though of that. But come on, there's a reason why. You're trying to solve a problem by modifying the wrong tool instead of using the right one. Use a hand plane. I have a belt sander. I use it only for metal, which is what it was originally designed for.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree. There are several times in the past I have had tiny pieces like ebony that I needed parallel sides with. Or a knob that was flat on the top but I needed a nice flat side on the bottom. Thin strips I've cut off from my bandsaw would also be a poor time to use a hand plane. The great thing about woodworking is that there are a hundred ways to do just about anything. I've been trying to tackle this problem for a long time now, and I think I've found my solution, although there have been a few hiccups along the way. But the very nature of belt sanders is flawed unless you plan on rounding something. Using it to sand off a layer from a rectangular piece of wood is asking for an inaccurate face when you're done.
@sgctactics
4 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThings I agree with most of what you say, but I've been able to plane strips down to 1/32" for inlays with no problems, and probably could go thinner but I've never had a need to. The trick is to tape or tack glue it to a larger piece so you can hold it down properly, and small pieces plane great when you hold a plane in a vice (by the sole or the side wings will break) and slide the piece across it. Just watch your fingers, lol. But yes, there certainly are countless ways to accomplish the same goal with woodworking. Some ways are just easier or more accurate than others. For instance, you certainly wouldn't use a lathe to make a cube. But you can, and I have, just to prove a point to a friend
@ديكورخليلالرامي
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@danielhastings3167
4 жыл бұрын
What is actually happening when you turn the crank? What is it doing underneath? What are you accomplishing with this build? I don't see how it fixes the problem you described at the beginning of the video. Also, you need to do a better job of showing the completed build from all angles so that we can see how all of the pieces and parts come together.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
When the crank is turned, the platform below moves up and down. Thanks for the advice Daniel, it really helps me make these videos better.
@donaldp9259
4 жыл бұрын
not complicated?
@JonathanExcels
4 жыл бұрын
I like it
@macrumpton
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea, but overcomplicated to a ridiculous degree.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
How would you do it? I couldn't think of a better way to move a platform down. The gears are easy to cut out. Sanding to get that perfect parallel surface is easy. I'm always open to better solutions!
@keithrosenberg5486
4 жыл бұрын
Too complicated.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, if I can make it, anyone can make it. Really!
@keithrosenberg5486
4 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThings That was not my point. I could make it. But if I needed something like that I could also make something simpler that would do the job. It would not look as cool though. I believe in the KISS principal.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Keith Rosenberg I as well Keith. Thank you for the compliment. How would you do it differently? I’m really interested in your opinion.
@keithrosenberg5486
4 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThings The gear system has to be calibrated to make sure it presses the wood perfectly evenly. This is the heart of the extra complexity. Using wood will allow warping (and maybe wear of the gears) to happen requiring re-calibration. In place of the gears system I think I would use a thumb wheel (like those used for "T" slot clamps) on a threaded spindle in the center of the presser plate to adjust height. To keep the plate oriented I would use smooth rods at the corners. Junked printers often have really nice stainless or chrome plated steel rods that would do quite well. I am assuming that very little pressure is actually needed.
@MakeThings
4 жыл бұрын
Keith Rosenberg using knurled thumb nuts would definitely work, but that’s a lot of measure of each side to ensure each is calibrated equally, for each project, not to mention that you have to slowly move each side down to the correct width. I usually move the crank about a 1/4-1/8th inch rotation each time I sand something. My gear system is calibrated to perfection as I sand it to be parallel to the sanding bed. Because each gear turns in unison with the center crank, there isn’t any variation with any one side. I did add a 3/4” aluminum cage to the top of the moving platform so I wasn’t reliant on the stability of the wood alone. I could see how yours would work, but I think it would be more complicated and less dependable. Thank you for thinking that up...and heck, I could be very wrong. I’ll save this comment and give you an update if I find that it’s not dependable.
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