wen 6502 belt sander manual Related Question:
When changing sanding belts or discs what should be done to the belt disc sander?
When changing sanding belts or discs, what should be done to the belt/disc sander? Disconnect the machine from the electrical service. On most disc sanders the table can be adjusted ___________ degrees. 45.
What are three ways you learned in this lesson a belt sander can be used for?
Belt sanders are multiuse tools. They are commonly used for trimming to a scribed line (photo), sanding very rough surfaces, leveling surfaces (like a replacement board in a hardwood floor) and freehand rounding and shaping.
Where should you hold your stock when sanding on the disc sander?
If the sanding disc rotates in a counterclockwise direction, position the material to be sanded from the center of the disc to the left edge. If positioned in this manner the sanding action will help to hold the stock down on the table.
What may happen if you use too much pressure on the sanders?
Avoid pushing down with too much pressure on the sander. However, doing this can cause issues like swirls, cut-through, uneven sanding and other problems, such as excess heat and loading.
What must be worn while operating power sanders?
Wear safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles) when operating a sander. Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area.
How much pressure do you put on a belt sander?
However, there are some special exceptions. For example, abrasive planing operations using coarse grits typically demand belt tension in the range of 70 to 90 psi. Intermediate wide belt sanding (grits 60 to 220) normally uses a tension in the range of 60 to 75 psi for cloth belts.
How much wood can you sand down?
I’m not sure where sanding comes into play here, but yes, you absolutely could sand a 1/2″ off of a piece of wood. It will take some time with a belt sander and even more time if you’re doing it by hand. (On the bright side, you’ll build a good bicep that way!)
Why won’t my sandpaper stick to my sander?
Orbital sanding pads won’t stick if debris or tears in material are present. To replace the hook and loop / Velcro pad: Simply remove the three screws on bottom of sander to replace pad. Here is a link to a replacement pad. Apparently everyone one else is just experiencing worn out sanders or sandpaper disc’s.
Why must the belt sander be used with the grain?
With a belt sander, you can sand parallel to the grain of the wood. This will produce a smooth finish free of scratches and tiny blemishes.