My post is over-blown KS. Sorry. But, the reality is that with some basic tools the ramp could be modified faster and easier than the time and effort it took me to write the post. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

The choils aren't hard to modify either for those looking to modify it.

Most belt sanders don't have a wheel small enough. However a Dremel with a sanding drum works pretty decent - even if a bit slow and tedious on hardened steel. Just be patient and don't let it over heat.

Personally, I have some sanding drums that chuck into my drill press. I prefer this as the speed is better than the high speed of the Dremel. Also, the larger drum sizes are better suited. And most importantly: with a drill press, I have both hands free to hold the knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

IDEALLY, I would have a belt sander with changeable smaller wheels. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> - Maybe someday.

I have actually been trying to come up with some sort of "Rig" to utilize my smaller 1" belts with my drill press.

The problem with the sanding drums is the drums wearing out and heat.

Belts last WAY longer and seem to stay cooler better.


The mods to the Res-C are potentially touchy for the simple reason of not wanting to go too thin. However, modding Res-C isn't that hard. You can cut it with a sharp blade and you can sand it as long as you don't let it heat up as it will start to melt.

A barrel cutter wheel on a Dremel would likely shape Res-C quite well too.

Some tips on modding Res-C:

Modifying & Reshaping Res-C


Good luck.