Grizzlys G9983 Wide Belt Sander set up

[Jay Brewer]

The first thing I would do is install a digital readout. I think Proscales are about the best, if you want something cheaper, buy a Wixey DRO. Keep a set of calipers on top of the sander, measure your piece with that, and dial in the sander to match. It saves alot of time and you have the repeatability that would be hard to match with the stock pointer and scale.

Enjoy your new tool.

[Craig D Peltier]

The first thing I would do is install a digital readout. I think Proscales are about the best, if you want something cheaper, buy a Wixey DRO. Keep a set of calipers on top of the sander, measure your piece with that, and dial in the sander to match. It saves alot of time and you have the repeatability that would be hard to match with the stock pointer and scale.

Enjoy your new tool.

Thanks Jay, what does this involve? As far as setting it up?

[Jay Brewer]

Hi Craig, they are pretty easy to install. http://www.proscale.com/products/wwmachinerypics.htm These are pictures of sanders that have had the Proscales mounted to them. If you dont want to spend that much money, you can do the same thing with a Wixey DRO.


To set it up, run a peice through the sander a couple of times and measure the thickness with a set of calipers ). Set the DRO to match your calipers. its really that simple.

Hope this helps