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Sterling Brundi · Mar 24, 2012, 03:44 PM

I recently picked up one of these Craftsmen belt/disk sanders. It appears to be in very good condition although it has been sitting up for a long time and has a lot of surface grime and oxidation.

1) Are sanding belts still available (6" x 23"?) ? And 9" disc
2) What's the best way to clean all the metal? I was thinking WD - 40 and 0000 steel wool.

Many thanks for any help.

Sterling

Scleros · Mar 24, 2012, 06:17 PM

If this is your machine, it uses standard 6"x48" belts which are readily available. Example: Grizzly has belts and 9" discs. The Vintage Machinery site also has the manual.

Steel wool will work but I find it messy. I like Evapo-Rust followed by Scotch-Brite Dremel buffs. For larger surfaces, like machine tables, various size Scotch-Brite discs on a random orbit or right-angle pneumatic sander with WD-40 or other light oil will do the job fast and without hand cramp. Once clean, follow-up with plain paste wax or a sealant product like Bostik Topcote.

Congrats, looks like a great old machine.

Additional Info:
OSHA: Wood Dust Safety
Klingspor
Norton
Mirka

Sterling Brundi · Mar 24, 2012, 06:42 PM

Thank you for your help. Can I still buy sanding belts in that size? Are they 6" x 24"?

Sterling Brundi · Mar 25, 2012, 08:11 AM

Sclerous: Thanks for the info. These Scotch Brite products you refer to, are they available at somewhere like Home Depot? I have Dremel Tools and random orbital sanders but I have never had the need to buy these cleaning products you are referring to.

Originally Posted by Scleros

If this is your machine, it uses standard 6"x48" belts which are readily available. Example: Grizzly has belts and 9" discs. The Vintage Machinery site also has the manual.

Steel wool will work but I find it messy. I like Evapo-Rust followed by Scotch-Brite Dremel buffs. For larger surfaces, like machine tables, various size Scotch-Brite discs on a random orbit or right-angle pneumatic sander with WD-40 or other light oil will do the job fast and without hand cramp. Once clean, followup with plain paste wax or a sealant product like Bostik Topcote.

Congrats, looks like a great old machine.

Additional Info:
OSHA: Wood Dust Safety
Klingspor
Norton
Mirka

ballengerb1 · Mar 25, 2012, 08:25 AM

Sterling can you give use the Craftsman model number? 23" sounds much more like a hand held sander and that would not have a disc, just trying to pin down what you have.

Sterling Brundi · Mar 25, 2012, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

Sterling can you give use the Craftsman model number? 23" sounds much more like a hand held sander and that would not have a disc, just trying to pin down what you have.

The model # is 103.0803 I say 23" only because it's hard to get an exact measurement, trying to get a tape measure to measure center to center. Someone replied with 48" which Is what a 24" would be if I were to cut it.

Thanks.

Scleros · Mar 25, 2012, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Sterling Brundi

These Scotch Brite products you refer to, are they available at somewhere like Home Depot? I have Dremel Tools...

My local Home Depot has Scotch-Brite Dremel buffs. I'm not sure about Scotch-Brite sander discs, but they should have hand pads in the paint area. When I bought sander discs years ago, I couldn't find 6" discs for my Bosch sander locally so I searched online. I think I got them from Klingspor or Woodworker's Supply. Scotch-Brite is a 3M term. Generically they are called non woven abrasive. What model random orbit sander do you have?

Belts are measured width x length of loop circumference, not center to center. 6"x48" is a common industrial size.

ballengerb1 · Mar 26, 2012, 07:53 AM

Please double check that model number http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...dMod=103.0803+

Sterling Brundi · Mar 26, 2012, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

Please double check that model number http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...dMod=103.0803+

The model # is correct. 103.0803 There is another sticker that says "Craftsman by King Seeley". I have a feeling this thing was made back in the '40's.