Suitable linisher?

[Thrashsmith]

Can anyone comment on the suitability of these machines for general blacksmithing/fabrication use? 6 inch wide belts, the seller will put a new switch on it. Single phase, single speed. I'd actually want to fabricate a stand to use it verically rather than horizontally, kind of like a really wide bladesmith's linisher. Cheers for any pointers

 

[MattH]

Might be a bit underpowered to be a linisher.

 

[ronan]

If you can get a larger motor cheap, you can build your own, and have it to the design and spec you want. Loads of linisher/belt sander builds on youtube.

 

[eSCHEn]

I've got that frame on my linisher and it's good but the snail cam adjusters are a royal pain when you have to change belts.

As Matt says though, looks a bit underpowered at three quarters of a horse.

 

[Thrashsmith]

How much would a larger motor be roughly? Is changing a motor an easy task? I've never done it before & am generally ignorant with electrics. They want £100 for this, but that's probably negotiable.

 

[brightspark]

not easy to just change the motor its a 3/4 hp and is the correct size for that machine .I copied mine of one well worth the price for its size if uour rasping loads of metal back on a regular basis get something bigger and treble your price

 

[eSCHEn]

Been out and checked mine and bs is correct, it is the right size for the machine. Mine has no data plate on it any more but is identical to yours in shape and sticky oot bits.

 

[brightspark]

here's the 4 inch I made and altered its half hp and is powerful enough . made this disk sander and I use it for sharpening hss lathe tools and other stuff