Crl 2200rp wet belt sander for the home machine shop?

[Driveslayer45]

I have stumbled across one of these Sanders for what I feel is a great price. Pit is apparently designed as a wet sander for glass. Does anyone have any experience with one of these I would be using it in my home metal shop I'd be using it for metal wood possibly knife making maybe tool grinding doubtful but maybe..

I appreciate any thoughts on this matter to help me make a decision on whether to go get it or not. The price is less than $200

 

[hman]

Not familiar with this kind of machine, but is sounds fascinating. Be sure to check for the availability of replacement belts.

 

[Choiliefan]

What size belt?
Like hman, that's the only variable I can think of.

 

[Driveslayer45]

Belts seem available, 4x106. I'm going to try to go get it tomorrow

 

[Choiliefan]

I like your style.
Price seems like a steal.

 

[Driveslayer45]

We'll, maybe they sold it or are just poor communicators but I have been unable to get back in contact with them to go look. They are 90 minutes away, so even though I have an address, I'm reluctant to go there ...

 

[Driveslayer45]

Ok I was able to pick it up today. Motor spina, sounds good. The only belt with the machine is broken so I need to order belts. Not sure what grit for general purpose so I am thinking silicone carbide 60 grit.. I have alot of rust to remove..

 

[Driveslayer45]

The first picture is be gluing the belt back together with a thick cloth backing so I could run it. Besides alot of rust it works well. I'll build a height / angle adjustable work table in place of the wheels and it should work well for general shop use (fingers crossed)