Brilliant minds can think alike. I modified this inexpensive craftsman 6 x 36 belt disk sander by removeing the useless fence and flipping it on it’s side so it could actually be used as an edge sander. Obviously the table does no oscilate but it is adjustable in hieght so you don’t wear out just one spot on the belt. This contration works great for me and I’ve got it hooked up to a shop vac and is almost dust free. I use this tool all the time and for about $120 how can you go wrong. Well, I guess you can as I tried this same setup with a Ryobi sander first and it actually caught on fire. Faulty wiring in the motor.
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This is really cool, I have a cheap ryobi and have been considering where to put it lately - this is an excellent idea. I read the comment in the other thread but didn't picture this so thank you for posting the photo even if you had to post it this way.
EDIT: I'll look into the wiring before it is served flambe!
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