How to Track the belt on a Belt Sander

If you don’t have an auto tracker on your belt sander, then you’ll definitely need to know how to track a sanding belt. First of all, locate the machine’s belt tracking knob. Flip the sander over so it’s resting on the front handle, or use a vice to secure the sander. With one hand on the tracking knob and one hand on the rear handle (and a finger on the trigger), turn on the sander. Once the sanding belt is in motion identify the direction in which the belt needs to be tracked. Use the tracking knob to adjust the belt one way or the other. Keep an eye on the belt to ensure it does not brush against the sander’s wall or come too close to the sander’s edge. Once the sanding belt is properly tracked, turn off the sander, turn it right side up, and get back to work.

trackbelt If you don’t have an auto tracker on your belt sander, then you’ll definitely need to know how to track a sanding belt. First of all, locate the machine’s belt tracking knob. Flip the sander over so it’s resting on the front handle, or use a vice to secure the sander. With one hand on the tracking knob and one hand on the rear handle (and a finger on the trigger), turn on the sander. Once the sanding belt is in motion identify the direction in which the belt needs to be tracked. Use the tracking knob to adjust the belt one way or the other. Keep an eye on the belt to ensure it does not brush against the sander’s wall or come too close to the sander’s edge. Once the sanding belt is properly tracked, turn off the sander, turn it right side up, and get back to work.