Table saw use as a sander?

[kenf]

I recently read on an American forum of someone using their tablesaw as a sander. They suggested grinding the teeth off an old blade and sticking the abrasive to the face of it.

It seemed reasonable, although if any great side thrust was applied it may be detrimental to the bearing, but for light work it may be feasible. Is it worth risking damage to the saw?

Has anyone in this forum tried it or have any other insights?

 

[9fingers]

I suppose there is no real reason why not.
I'd be tempted to cut a disc out of mdf rather than use an old saw blade as the backer. Add a customised near zero clearance insert too.

One thing to bear in mind that most low end saws will not have continuously rated motors so be careful about over heating and ear protection.

Bigger saws with induction motors should not suffer from these problems.

Bob

 

[head clansman]

hi

triton been using that idea for years , It comes with ally disc & self adhesive sanding pads , it's ok for light sanding tad on the fast side but it works ok . hc

 

[misterfish]

http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/03/turn-y ... sk-sander/
is another idea providing you can get the CMT balance blade.

Misterfish

 

[jimi43]

I'm not sure I would want all that abrasive dust flying around inside my table saw....it's bad enough trying to get rid of fine sawdust!!

Jim