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Ryobi WDS 1600 Deum Sander - Rick_B - 10-26-2017 I'm in the process of tuning up my Ryobi drum sander and have a few questions. First - the manual refers to tracking problems potentialy resulting from too much belt tension - question is - how much is too much or better yet how much is enough? Second question - i noticed my conveyor belt has a small nick in it - likely it still has a lot of life but given that it is no longer available - what have others done when a replacement was necessary? Thanks RE: Ryobi WDS 1600 Deum Sander - starkw1 - 10-27-2017 (10-26-2017, 05:11 PM)Rick_B Wrote: I'm in the process of tuning up my Ryobi drum sander and have a few questions. First - the manual refers to tracking problems potentialy resulting from too much belt tension - question is - how much is too much or better yet how much is enough? I have an old Ryobi 16-32 (my guess is 20+ yrs old) and my belt tension is set so that one can depress the belt about ~1/4" when you press on the belt between the front roller and the bed. As long as the belt is not slipping, I think it is tight enough. Cannot answer the question on what to do if the belt needs replacement. I wonder if the belt from a Jet or other 16-32 would fit? Warren RE: Ryobi WDS 1600 Deum Sander - CARYinWA - 10-27-2017 (10-27-2017, 09:38 AM)starkw1 Wrote: I have an old Ryobi 16-32 (my guess is 20+ yrs old) and my belt tension is set so that one can depress the belt about ~1/4" when you press on the belt between the front roller and the bed. As long as the belt is not slipping, I think it is tight enough.If it is a sandpaper belt then Industrial abrasive will make you one. RE: Ryobi WDS 1600 Deum Sander - Rick_B - 10-28-2017 (10-27-2017, 09:38 AM)starkw1 Wrote: I have an old Ryobi 16-32 (my guess is 20+ yrs old) and my belt tension is set so that one can depress the belt about ~1/4" when you press on the belt between the front roller and the bed. As long as the belt is not slipping, I think it is tight enough. |