No concrete, plaster, metal, or resin is allowed on the sanding machines
Basic use:
Power on the dust collector or ask the shop TA to turn it on for you
Power on the sanding machine
Holding your material firmly against the sanding table, press it lightly into the sanding belt
Move it side to side as you sand to utilize the entire belt. Sand in short bursts if there is a lot of material to remove.
If you notice burning, or it seems to be taking longer than usual, alert the shop TA to change the sanding belt
Safety reminders:
Never sand metal, concrete, or plaster on the sanding machines.
Never sand without first powering on the dust collector
Material must always be held firmly against the sanding table before engaging with the sanding belt. Do not “freehand” sand anything with these machines
When using the disc sander, always sand on the “downhill” side of the disc, and slightly away from the center of the disc.
If using the vertical belt sander and storing excess material on the disc sander table, be mindful when reaching for that material that your hand does not come in contact with the disc
If you notice a sanding belt tracking far to either side alert a shop TA to center it. If you see sparks from contact shut off the machine immediately and alert the shop TA
Fingers should always be at least 1-2” away from the sanding belt. Ask a TA/supervisor if you need to control your stock closer than that.
Never use the machine if the space between the table and belt is more than 1/8”. Alert a TA or supervisor to re-position the table to a safe distance.
Never orient something with a thin edge in a way that the edge could get caught in the small gap between the main worktable and sanding belt.
Only light pressure is required, do not push against the belt with excess force. It may take some time to sand your material.
Finishing:
Turn off the sanding machine and wait for the belt to stop completely
Clean the surrounding area of any dust/debris
if no one else is using a sanding machine, turn off the dust collector or ask the shop TA to do it for you
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Ear Protection: None required
Respiratory Protection: none required
Body Coverings: None required, and gloves are never allowed when using power tools
