Specifications

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Few tools will save you more work and time than a Belt Sander. Its
straight line action removes stock quickly and easily ... then smooths
surfaces and edges to a glass-like surface by changing to a fine grit Belt.
What you’ll do with your new Shopsmith Belt Sander
Belt Sanders are the ideal tool for smoothing the surfaces and edges of
both narrow and wide boards. You’ll use it to make easy work of home
shop sanding jobs such as:
• Removing unsightly mill marks from sawn stock.
• Sanding bevels, miters and other cuts while using the Table
to maintain a precise angle or size.
• Contour sanding odd-shaped workpieces on the back side
of the Belt (which runs free without a Back-Up Plate).
• Sanding protruding joinery (finger laps, lap joints, mortise-and-
tenons, dovetails, etc.) flush with workpiece edges or surfaces.
• Sanding small or unusually-shaped parts that may be difficult
or impossible to hold for sanding with hand-held power sanders.
When you want to remove stock quickly, sand across the grain. When you
want to smooth stock, sand with the grain. In fact, thanks to its straight-
line cutting action, you can produce surfaces or edges that are smooth as
glass and straight as an arrow by merely changing to a fine grit belt.
When you need true 90° edges , position the Work Table along the side
of the Belt so its surface is 90° to the Belt surface ... then use the Table
as a precision Rip Fence-type guide.
When you need precise, 2-way 90° corners , position the Work Table
across the Belt with its surface 90° to the Belt surface ... then use the Table
as a precision back-up to maintain the angle of the stock during sanding.
When you need precise, 3-way 90° corners just use your Belt Sander’s
Table slot to bring your MARK V’s Miter Gauge into the equation for even
more control.
Belt Size ...................................................6˝ x 48˝
Work Table Size .........................................6˝ x 9˝
Table Tilt ................................ “0” to 20° into Belt
45° away from Belt
Backup Plate ................ 6˝ x 16
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32
˝ (14˝ to the left
[or above] Table surface
Bearings ................... (4 Ball) Two on Drive Drum
Two on Idler Drum
Drums ............................................(2) 3˝ diameter
Drive Drum rubber coated
Speed ....................................1,150 to 1,900 rpm
(recommended)
Weight .......................................................36 lbs.
Specifications
Loaded With Work-Saving, Results-
Enhancing Benefits and Accessories
As with all Shopsmith Special Purpose Tools, your Belt
Sander offers a number of great features and accessories
to help you make everything you make – better.
MARK V or Stand Mount
Every Shopsmith Special Purpose Tool offers the option
of mounting and powering it with your Shopsmith MARK V
or with its own, individual, motorized Stand.
6˝ x 9˝ Support Table
Tilts and locks into position to help you
control sanding angles and to act as a
back-up during certain operations. It may
be used across the Belt, parallel to it on
either side, or at any angle for support
when surfacing or edging stock. Your
MARK V’s Miter Gauge or the Shopsmith Tenon Master Jig
See Page 45
may be used with the Table for added control.
Automatic Belt Tensioning & Tracking
Just twist the Tensioning Knob until it clicks to release
the tension for Belt changes. Then, depress the Knob
release Lever and everything snaps back to normal
automatically. No tension settings required. Special
High-Crown Drum helps to keep the Belt on-track at
all times, without the need for constant adjustments.
Free-Running Belt On Back Side
Since the back side of the Belt has no back-up
Plate, it will flex and give to match the external
contours of workpieces like the leg shown here.
Built-In Dust Collection Port
2
1
/2˝ Dust Collection Port helps you capture the fine dust created
by your Belt Sander before it gets into your shop environment.
Auxiliary Power Shaft
5/8˝ Shaft extends from the Drive Roller
to accept the Shopsmith Drum Sander.
Or, use your Shopsmith 1/4˝ Router
Chuck
See Page 16
to hold our Small
Drum Sanders.
See Page 72
555355
Shopsmith 6˝ Belt Sander
$459.99
Includes Instruction Manual and one 80-Grit Belt (555680)
The Shopsmith Belt Sander is a Special Truck Shipment item
and requires an additional $25 shipping fee.
See Page 26 for Power Stand information
Power Coupler
required for use with
Shopsmith MARK V or
Power Station
See Page - 26
Shopsmith 6˝ Belt Sander
The Shopsmith 6˝ Belt Sander – Big 6˝ wide belt and and loads
of great features eliminate hours of tedious hand sanding!