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Belt Sander Sparking. 5/5    (32k) If you’ve got a damaged belt, whether from frayed edges, broken joints, tears or snapping, something is amiss. If the reading is more or less than 1, the static electricity is too much, and you need to ground your sander. The sparking around the comunater usually indicates there is a short between the windings of the armature and ground. One main reason for the belt sander to stop spinning could be the drive belt problem. The following areas provide a. To do this, attach a copper rod (or electrode) to your sander’s conveyor belt. Simple and easy fix for a belt sander with a broken drive belt.replacement belts can be found. You can check it by plugging in the power cord and feel if it’s vibrating or not. I didn't run it very much with sparks flying. I have an older porter cable belt sander & shortly after starting to use it today (less than 2 minutes) noticed it was getting very hot, lost some power, and had an excessive amout of blue sparks. Make sure that your tool doesn’t have a power problem. I think i detected it pretty early. I pulled it apart today, and unfortunately the plastic. It's not too difficult to replace the brushes and for the effort would be worth it rather than cleaning them.

I pulled it apart today, and unfortunately the plastic. One main reason for the belt sander to stop spinning could be the drive belt problem. To do this, attach a copper rod (or electrode) to your sander’s conveyor belt. I have an older porter cable belt sander & shortly after starting to use it today (less than 2 minutes) noticed it was getting very hot, lost some power, and had an excessive amout of blue sparks. Make sure that your tool doesn’t have a power problem. If you’ve got a damaged belt, whether from frayed edges, broken joints, tears or snapping, something is amiss. Use a static meter to test your belt’s static electricity. I didn't run it very much with sparks flying. Then dig the rod into the ground to discharge electrons, decreasing static electricity. It's not too difficult to replace the brushes and for the effort would be worth it rather than cleaning them.

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Belt Sander Sparking Use a static meter to test your belt’s static electricity. Make sure that your tool doesn’t have a power problem. If the reading is more or less than 1, the static electricity is too much, and you need to ground your sander. It's not too difficult to replace the brushes and for the effort would be worth it rather than cleaning them. I think i detected it pretty early. Then dig the rod into the ground to discharge electrons, decreasing static electricity. To do this, attach a copper rod (or electrode) to your sander’s conveyor belt. You can check it by plugging in the power cord and feel if it’s vibrating or not. One main reason for the belt sander to stop spinning could be the drive belt problem. If you’ve got a damaged belt, whether from frayed edges, broken joints, tears or snapping, something is amiss. I didn't run it very much with sparks flying. The sparking around the comunater usually indicates there is a short between the windings of the armature and ground. I have an older porter cable belt sander & shortly after starting to use it today (less than 2 minutes) noticed it was getting very hot, lost some power, and had an excessive amout of blue sparks. I pulled it apart today, and unfortunately the plastic. 5/5    (32k) Simple and easy fix for a belt sander with a broken drive belt.replacement belts can be found.