Lathe mount sanding disc

[BarrierBob]

Does anyone know of a source for a steel sanding disc that would mount directly on the lathe headstock, 1"x8TPI. Preferably a 6 inch disc, as to accomadate 6" stick on sanding sheets.

 

[InkyMike]

I think a lot of folks (myself included) use a wood disk with a faceplate to fit your headstock (or adaptor) of choice.

 

[wimkluck]

Just buy a faceplate and a piece of thick aluminium screw both together. Make it round on the lathe. Here in Europe the are for sale in the bigger sizes. https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002324561437.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2nld

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[ed4copies]

While this is not aluminum, it works quite well and may guide you in making the system you like:

 

[rherrell]

6" lathe face plate 1" 8 tpi, fits a Rockwell Delta 46-111 wood lathe | eBay

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A steel faceplate is hard to remove sticky backed sandpaper from, I would mount a piece of wood to it, that's what the screw holes are for. I'd cover the wood with Formica to make it easy(er) to remove the sandpaper.

 

[Curly]

Most every midi lathe comes with a cheap faceplate. Mount a disc of your choice to it. If you can get a few more you can keep different grits on them all the time.
You can buy 6" faceplates and use as is. https://www.busybeetools.com/products/face-plate-6in-1in-x-8-tpi.html I'm sure grizzly and other sellers have them. The bolt holes shouldn't matter.

Pete

 

[BarrierBob]

Thanks so much for inputs. I have the cheap faceplace with a wood disc. at this time. I was thinking a smooth faceplate of steel or aluminum would provide a better surface. I guess I have what I need. Thanks again

 

[InkyMike]

Thanks so much for inputs. I have the cheap faceplace with a wood disc. at this time. I was thinking a smooth faceplate of steel or aluminum would provide a better surface. I guess I have what I need. Thanks again

There are some folks here that even use the hook and loop disks with great success - the key is to rotate the work while sanding

 

[BarrierBob]

Sounds like a possible option, Thanks

 

[jttheclockman]

Thanks so much for inputs. I have the cheap faceplace with a wood disc. at this time. I was thinking a smooth faceplate of steel or aluminum would provide a better surface. I guess I have what I need. Thanks again

You are correct you want a smooth surface or the sandpaper will be a bummer taking off. You could seal the wood. But I made my first one with plexiglass but since switched to a thin pieces of sheet metal.