I have an 50’s Black & Decker,type E, 3×24, belt sander. I don’t use it often but I have to use it in a few weeks.
Yesterday I was looking at it and noticed the platen. It has an 1/16″ woven material, that’s badly frayed and uneven on the rear 1/3. Its attached to the upturned front of the platen by means of a 3 screw retainer. The rear has no means of attachment. A hard to read label says to replace it or reverse it when worn.
With out that 1/16″ pad, the rear housing just touches the work piece.
I couldn’t find a listing for a replacement.
What can I use as a new pad?
Thanks
Ron
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Have you tried calling B&D/Dewalt to see if a replacement pad is available?
If not, you might try taking it to a repair center. I recently took an ancient belt sander in that needed a new switch, and the part is no longer available. They were able to adapt another switch to make it work.
Platens are pretty simple, so I would guess a clever repair guy could find something that would work, even if an exact replacement part is not available.
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Industrial stroke sanders and linishers use woven graphite pad made by 3M - Makita use a similar material on their portable belt sanders. I buy the stuff by the running metre. Try an industrial supplies house or abrasives supplier such as Klingspor
Scrit
Thank you, Ron
Take a look at the makita belt sanders they use cork then graphite pads held by 3 screws.I paid about $6 for the parts.
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