Unplugged belt sander from power source, removed belt work table/ guard, removed belt , used heat gun to loosen adhesive on old pad , used putty knife to help peel old pad off. Peeled protective paper off back of new pad and aligned new pad to backing. The most time consuming part of job was removing the old pad and adhesive from metal backing.
belt sander graphite pad Related Question:
Which items should never be used on a belt sander?
Clothing and Jewelry. Do not wear loose clothes while using a belt sander. Any type of clothing that can potentially come in contact with a belt sander must be secured. If you are wearing loose, long-sleeve shirts, roll up the sleeves.
What is the best sandpaper for belt sander?
40 to 60 grit is best suited for the heaviest work. When you’re performing tasks such as smoothing surfaces or removing minor blemishes, you’re better off using sandpaper with 80 to 120 grit. For the end of a job, when you’re finishing surfaces, a fine sandpaper with 350 to 600 grit is the ideal choice.