Help with building a bench sander please

[DanZ56]

Hello,

I'm looking to make a bench sander. I have an electric motor with a 14mm shaft. I just need to find a decent sized flange plate to fit it, so I can attach my sanding disk. I bought a flange plate online, but it so small, I have visions of being decapitated by the sanding disc when I power up.

So, if anyone knows where I can source this flange plate / coupler, that would be a great help.

Or, would I be better to buy a pulley and drill it to suit?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[mikej460]

You could do as I did and post a request on the metalwork forum to see if a member can turn one for you. I simply measured the motor shaft and gave the size of the sander plate and one skilled chap made me this:

This is the finished sander and I'm delighted with it:

 

[DanZ56]

@mikej460 ,

Thanks, that is exactly what I need. I'll contact the metalworkers, to see if some kind soul will oblige me.

Regards,

Dan