The last time my uncle went camping with his 2 sons, he left the gear with some lucky soul that stumbled upon them. He decided right then and there that he was never going to do it again <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Swung by Harbor Freight today while I was running some other errands, and wouldn't you know it - the 30x1" belt sander was on sale for 34.99. Surely a sign from fate that I was destined to go home with one, don't you think??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Congrats, Double M. Please let us know how that works. Funny how much that chop-off influenced you over the past week <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That is a pretty sweet price. I may have to wander over to the local store myself, and see if it is nation-wide.

Hmmm! Seems I will have to stop by the one in Allentown!

Glad I have some cheap folders to work on.

Any advice on belts (grit)? Also, do they make a leather belt for it?

This should be interesting.

OH, also, I've heard you can do V-grinds on belt sanders. Is this just a matter of tension? I want nice convex edges.

lee valley i hear is good for belts..

i just set up my rei camp dome.....itsway better than my old eureka apex 2xt....lighter too...

id like to get into hammocks but im rarely anyplace that has enough trees...

mm nice score on that 30x1...yesterday we were running errands and i happened to spot a harbor freight! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> i told my ollady to stop over there...long story short she didnt! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> gues ill have to fly solo one day. also have youever seen the Jacks R Better hammock stuff? www.jacksrbetter.com

See the bottom of the page for leather:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&cat=1,43072,48040&p=48040

Search for Item# 68Z80.01

Jacks R Better is a great company, owned by two really cool guys, but I don't own any of their gear.

My hammock is a Warbonnet Blackbird, which is hand-made to order by a good ole USA craftsman. I love buying from businesses like that whenever I can.

http://warbonnetoutdoors.net

Mmm Thanks!

So ,other than the finishing with leather. What grits/type of belt do you think I should get?

Like, on this page, I will get a leather belt to polish the edge.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&cat=1,43072,48040&p=48040

What other belts should I order for a good convex? Also, does tension play a role?

Dang you guys! It's bad enough with the steel!
Now I'm getting a sander and a hammock. At least I'm getting stuff I know works.
You guys rock! Also, I like supporting those small businesses myself.

If you need any help with the hammocking world let me know - a lot like knives, there's a bit of a learning curve with the terminology, and even the setup can be a bit tricky the first time or two you go out.

But once you get it figured out... man, is it nice!

Takes me about 2 minutes to get my hammock and tarp hung. I barely have the tent poles untangled at that point.