Use the power of your drill press to smooth out the rough edges on your project workpieces.
A full-size dedicated edge sander is one of those tools that would be nice to have — if you have the space. As an alternative we built the portable edge sander you see above. It’s a scaled-down version of a big commercial unit with several advantages. First it’s powered by your drill press. Since there’s no motor it’s easier to store when it’s not being used. Plus it uses a common 4″ x 36″ sanding belt. The long wide platen provides support for smoothing straight edges and outside curves. Inexpensive hardware including ball bearings makes it a smooth-running quiet machine. And the best part is you’ll find that building the sander is just as enjoyable as using it afterward.
What you get:
- 11 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- 29 full-color photos illustrations and exploded views
- Shop-tested tips and techniques
- Materials and hardware list
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
