Belt and Disc Sander

Function:

To quickly shape wood with straight edges and convex curves.

Advantages:

• Quickly removes material, especially after a bandsaw cut.
• It is easier to make fine adjustments to a shape than with a bandsaw alone.

Disadvantages:

• The coarse grit leaves sanding marks which must be removed by more sanding by hand with finer grit sandpaper.
• It is possible to remove too much material if you sand too aggressively.

Safety Concerns:

• Always wear safety glasses.
• Always use the dust collector. Make sure the blast gate is open.
• Only one person may use this tool at a time.
• Fingers must be 1" away from the abrasive materials.
• Make sure the table is no more than 1/8" away from the abrasive material. If the gap is too wide, your work could get caught, injuring you or tearing the belt.
• Keep your material flat on the table. Do not sand material with an irregular surface that cannot sit flat on the table. Do not hold the material in the air while you sand.
• Don't sand more than 1/8" of wood. If you have a lot of material to remove, use the bandsaw first.
• On the disc sander, only sand on the left side where the motion of the disc is downward.
• Wait until the machine comes to a complete stop before you walk away.
• Do not force your work into the sander. It will leave burn marks, and could damage the belt or disc.

Additional Information

• This is also called the Combination Sander.
• Whenever possible, sand in the direction of the grain. This will make it easier to finish sanding later.

Settings:

• The angle of the table is adjustable. Use a square to check that it is 90 degrees.

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