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Performax 16-32 Questions of Use and Maintenance

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I am having some trouble with my phone (and tech skills). You asked which belts and I tried to answer both but it wouldn't happen. Here's my real problem. I have several 'disks' of cedar that I want to make into clocks. I was told that a drum sander was a necessity. It fell in my lap. Now I need to know how. I also have these 2 below. Have you ever seen anything like them? Thanks in advance for your patience and I hope I haven't dumped too much at once you.

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1 hour ago, Rob 65 said:

I'll start with the conveyor belt. I assume mine needs changing by the duct tape and frayed edges from misalignment. The manual says to remove 4 bolts but I can't get to the two on the backside because of a motor support rod. The manual I got is for a 601 model and I have a 602. Thanks for the help.

Rob, did you duplicate this post on purpose?

No. I didn't even know I did it.

1 minute ago, Rob 65 said:

No. I didn't even know I did it.

THanks Rob, something haywire in our software.

As far as your disks, those are cool, great for clocks! Cedar cross cuts from a log are great for clock projects.

Yes a drum sander is very convenient for getting those nice and even and flat, but not a necessity, but since you had that sander fall in your lap, it's a great thing.

So, where are we at right now, what do you need to get that sander functional, give me a punch list.

I used the video and got the belt off. Thanks. Now I have seen conveyor belts for $30ish on line. We also have a Lowe's and Menards in the area. No woodworking stores tho. Where should I go for decent quality?

Oh, and what grit on replacement drums?

I've changed this discussion from selling a Performax to Use and Maintenance. And moved it from classifieds to Machinery and Tools Forum.

Hoping to get more feedback from other Performax users, it's been a long time since I used mine, so anyone out there that can help Rob with the use and maintenance of this machine?

5 hours ago, Rob 65 said:

I also have these 2 below. Have you ever seen anything like them?

 

If these are new cuts it would be a good idea to slather some coats of sanding sealer on them "now" to minimize cracking and let them dry for six months or more.

Rob I cannot help on the belt , but as to paper / grit for drum. I usually keep 80 on mine but do occasionally switch if I have a large project to get smoothed out. Now as to where to purchase. I have started buying in long rolls and cutting to size.  It comes from Peachtree but I got it on Amazon.

Roll Performax Ready-To-Cut

4 hours ago, John Morris said:

I've changed this discussion from selling a Performax to Use and Maintenance. And moved it from classifieds to Machinery and Tools Forum.

Hoping to get more feedback from other Performax users, it's been a long time since I used mine, so anyone out there that can help Rob with the use and maintenance of this machine?

Thanks John and thanks Handy Dan. This gives me a lot to work with. 

6 hours ago, Gerald said:

Rob I cannot help on the belt , but as to paper / grit for drum. I usually keep 80 on mine but do occasionally switch if I have a large project to get smoothed out. Now as to where to purchase. I have started buying in long rolls and cutting to size.  It comes from Peachtree but I got it on Amazon.

Roll Performax Ready-To-Cut

I ended up on eBay for the belt but I will check out your source for the paper. Thanks you guys have all been great.

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