portable belt sander in bench vice

[Scott Perkins47]

I finally got around to doing what I've been thinking about for
a long time as I dont have a spindle or benchtop sander.
I clamped on the handle with it upside down and it
works terrific. Dont know why I waited so long.

[Brad Wood]

and i thought I was original in that thinking :)

Save up your pennies and get one of the Ridgid combo spindle/edge sanders when you can... very inexpensive considering what you get, and worth every bit.

I did your trick for a while and it does work, but it is great having the real deal.

[Richard M. Wolfe]

The only belt sanders I have had are the flat-top ones that can be flipped and used upside down (Ryobi and now Bosch). I use a scrap of 3/4" plywood and tack a couple runners to slip it in to make it more stable. Even with a spindle sander available, to do a small job it's easier to flip the belt sander than to go to the other sander.

[Joe Wiliams]

I've used that technique too!

Sometimes you gotta make do with what you have;)

[Darrell Bottoms]

ditto....do it also. Is a good way to make do for the time being. I guess making "do" is better than "doing" without:D