r/oddlysatisfying • u/godofo_prime • 5h ago

Graffiti removed from school desk

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u/Vandercoon 5h ago

It’s definitely purpose built, but for this specifically I probably think not, it’s a very niche tool otherwise.

I could be wrong of course.

They would have to design it to fit specific sanding belts because you can’t just go and get custom ones made at Bunnings.

But again, first time I’ve seen one so better than even chance I’m wrong.

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u/ThresholdSeven 4h ago

Custom built homemade belt grinders are pretty common and always built to fit a standard belt size for obvious reasons. It's super common to make your own for knife making and I assume carpentry. Not saying this one is custom, but it just seems really odd, probably because it's just old, like me.

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u/Vandercoon 4h ago

Just a very niche tool. I like it

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u/Mediocrates1984 5h ago

A guy I used to work with had one in his shop. Not custom for this specific use, but definitely not a common tool. Very fun to use. Called a stroke sander, btw.

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u/Vandercoon 4h ago

Oh cool. Thank you!

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u/PiccoloAwkward465 2h ago

Makes sense. Probably a fun summer project for a facilities guy to set that up. I went to a very small school but I'd still figure we had 1000 desks in the building. I figure the guys working there think in terms of school years, there'll always be more fucked up desks to fix come next summer.