Zane R Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I've searched online and looked at forums but for some reason I am not finding what I need. I'm not even sure I'm using the right terminology because right now it just seems to escape me. I am modifying an existing jet belt grinder/sander into a 2x48, 4 wheel grinder, and for the tension I want to use the piston or shock absorber type set up instead of a spring. Can anyone tell me where I can get one of these? Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Keown Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Most use the gas stay or strut from a hatch back. Most car parts outlets have them. Use it upside down so the grit does not impact on the seal. 2 Von Gruff http://www.vongruffknives.com/ The ability to do comes with doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh joel Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Amazon has multiple choices for sale. I searched " 6" gas strut" and came up with several pages. You can choose pressure in poundage as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zane R Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 Gas strut... I could not figure out the name. Thank you. Any thoughts on how much pressure is needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 You want enough force that the belt twangs like a bass guitar string when you pluck the long bit of it. I use a spring instead of a gas strut, but it's the same idea. It shod be stiff enough that it's hard to compress without leaning on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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