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   jackiechan | Jul 27, 2003 09:20am | #1

   Sarge,

   There are three bolt on accessories for the 1276 series belt sander: a sanding frame, a sanding stand, and a sanding fence.

   The frame actually lifts the sander up a fraction to allow you to use it for creating a fine finished surface (with the correct belt).  It's used without other accessories on the sander. 

   The stand and fence are used together.  The stand holds the sander upside down with the belt parallel to the bench top so it can be used as a hands free machine.  The fence is used at the same time to provide control over the work piece.  The stand has rubber anti-skid feet on it, but it's more stable if it is mounted onto a piece of plywood which can then be easily clamped or screwed to a bench top.

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   I have the 1276 DVS.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask!

   Dan Kornfeld, Owner/President - Odyssey Wood Design, Inc.

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   RANGERP75R | Jul 27, 2003 10:07am | #2

   Dan

      Thanks for the input. That picture tells me what I want to know. I looked at the Bosch site, an they did not have a pic that made it clear. I also have the 1276DVS an a hog PC 4 x 24. Got a Bosch 3 x 21 also. I have on several occasions over the past year an 1/2 heard Elco-holic metion he has the frame.

      I was aware of the frame, but had never actually seen it. I was not aware of the stand an fence. The pic's I've seen of the frame weren't clear either. I am using common sense to imagine that the 1276 mounts in it in a way that just a slight portion of the bottom of the belt protrudes. The frame acts similar to a plane sole and rides on the surface of stock flat to catch high spots till all is the same level.

      I would also venture to guess that it keeps the belt-sander from tipping which can create a deep gouge rather quickly. Not a bad idea, really. I saw the fence an stand advertised in a catalog, but they also did not elaborate. I was in doubt if the fence an frame had to be used hand-in-hand. As soon as I saw the pic you posted above, that explained all.

      Am I correct as too how the frame itself operates? I have not seen it personally.

   Again, thanks a bunch...

   sarge..jt

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   Manchild | Jul 27, 2003 03:16pm | #3

   The frame works like you said. I haven't used one though.

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   RANGERP75R | Jul 27, 2003 07:06pm | #4

   david

      Thanks david... I was just brushing up as I try to stay informed on what's available out there. It's a clever idea, but the price pretty much warrants doing a lot of glued up panel flattening to justify.

   Have a good Sunday...

   sarge..jt

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   forestgirl | Jul 27, 2003 08:10pm | #5

   Sarge, I can't remember...does your stable include a belt/disc combo sander??  I wuvvvvv mine!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   RANGERP75R | Jul 28, 2003 02:28am | #6

   FG

      Yep, I do have a belt-disc combo. I may upgrade that in the future. I like Dennis's Fisch. I have no reason to get the Bosch stand or fence, I was just curious when I saw it in one of the cats. They didn't make it too clear how the whole thing worked. The frame, fence an stand was just listed under-neath the Bosch 1276 4 x 24.

      I wouldn't mind having the frame though. Good idea. The bad news is I think it might be a tad over-priced. I want to see one to see how it attaches to the Bosch sander itself. With my BIL being a Delta Air Lines machinist, I will decide if it is worth the effort to duplicate it.

      I hope Elco will see the post. I'm curious to see what he thinks as he's been using it for cabinet work for quite a while. With that said, probably means he finds it very useful. I have heard him state on several occasions over the last year an a half that he purchased the Bosch to have access to the frame. What a memory for an old man. ha..ha..

   Have a lovely evening, m'lady of the forest...

   sarge..jt

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   jackiechan | Jul 28, 2003 05:56am | #7

   Sarge,

   The frame does stabilize the sander on the work piece (i.e. it keeps it from tipping/gouging) - think of it as training wheels for your belt sander!  A bonus in using the frame is that you can create perfect scarf joints with it.  (See enclosed graphic)  A scarf jointing box is made to accommodate the width of the sander's frame, which allows it to slide down the rails perfectly square to the work piece.  It also allows you to fine tune the depth of cut.Dan Kornfeld, Owner/President - Odyssey Wood Design, Inc.

   
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   RANGERP75R | Jul 28, 2003 08:37am | #8

   Dan

      Thanks for the pics. I think you might have missed your call on professions. Not bad with those graphics an pics. Guess it's somthing you can fall back on if we run out of wood. ha..ha..

   Have an good morning...

   sarge..jt