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Ok, I think I understand that either way will work. It was just so much quicker to smooth the edges of a strip cut piece using the makita 5010 than the wet belt sander(if mine was working, that is!). But depending on the care you take either one will do the job.i think it is always nice to have a va...

Rosanna, how bad do you think it would be if you used it on a couple of pieces a month, a lot of ventilation, and a mask? I would not use it often but I want to be safe.
Thanks!

I will call Covington and see if they can help me. I really have no clue when it comes to machinery.

Maybe I'll rethink the Makita 5010 disc sander. It was quick and effective at the glass shop.

Thanks for the input!

Susanne

Does anyone have any idea of the cost or even where I can take my Covington wet belt sander for motor repair? I have used the makita 5010 in a commercial glass shop once...they were showing me how they smoothed edges. I am really at a loss here. My pieces are no more than 1/2 inch thick...and no lar...

Has anyone used the makita 5010 sander to grind edges and polish glass? I am not sure which disc to use. I believe it is a silico carbide disc. I want to use the self adhesive ones but not sure where to find them. I do have a Covington wet belt sander but it is overheating and shuts off. Not sure wh...