Belt Sander Sanding Frame

Thank you for your responses. This forum is awesome. I think I figured it out though. There are two cross bars on the frame. The one further back fits under the handle no problem. The middle bar was the big problem. I have not used it yet but the BS fits very nicely in the frame. The problem is there is a shaft hole in the sander that the cross bar will go through. The problem is the cross bar has to be totally dismantled, the bar nut removed and slid through the machine and everything put back together. The side braces on the frame for this bar has ball bearings loaded under pressure from a spring. The ball bearing will launch once the bar is removed. I was not aware of this for the first side I removed. I had a wonderful time searching my cluttered garage for it. I finally found it. I got it all put together. whew. I don't know yet about changing a belt with the frame on. That is down the road. You can find the Ryobi BS frame on Amazon, reasonably priced. Good idea to get instructions with your purchase if possible. There is a fine adjustment at the rear of the frame. Photo attached.

I finally learned to upload a picture that doesn't rotate. Better view of the center bar and how it goes into the sander body.

I also just learned that I can snap my belt sander in and out of the frame. The center bar stay is the sander. Doesn't interfere with sander without frame. Haven't changes belt yet to see if that is a problem. Taking one step at a time. It is getting easier and more clear how things get done.

The table top came out well with the belt sanding sled. This is a photo before applying Danish Oil. Manganus or Ipe Brazilian Wood. Sanded to 220 grit.