In addition to the Shop Orientation, you must receive Proficiency Training from Shop staff before using the sanders.
Disc and belt sanders are best used to do light shaping or smoothing on straight edges and convex curved surfaces.
The discs are 12" (30 cm) in diameter and the belts are 6" (15 cm) wide. All tables are angle adjustable. The Shop typically provides one fine (80 grit) and one coarse (50 grit) option for both disc and belt.
Common materials include solid wood, engineered wood, hard foams, and some plastics. See packet for full list of restrictions. Materials subject to approval of shop staff.
No metal, plaster, concrete, or fiberglass may be sanded.