Sanders and

Sanding Safety

Belt Sander

Belt TrackingIf the sanding belt starts to move over to the edge of the sanding surface, turn the sander off and contact your teacher.

Belt Sander On and Off Switch

On and Off Switch

Vacuum System

To use the belt sander, the vacuum system has to be turned on.At the end of class make sure the vacuum system is turned off.

Belt Sander Safety

When turning the Belt Sander on and off, make sure to keep your hair and clothing away from the sanding surface.

Jewelry can be a big problem.

Using the Belt Sander

Correct Incorrect

Always keep your work piece flat on the sanding table.

The sanding belt will grab the edge of the work piece and pull your hand onto the sanding surface.

Clean Up

Sweep these areas off with a hand broom from the top down. Use a big broom to sweep the floor.

Disc Sander

On and Off Switch

Disc Sander On and Off Switch

Vacuum System

To use the Disc sander, the vacuum system has to be turned on.At the end of class make sure the vacuum system is turned off.

Using the Disc SanderThe Disc Sander turns clockwise. Sand on the right side of the sanding surface.

Sanding Area

Using The Disc Sander

Always keep your work piece flat on the sanding table.

Correct Incorrect

The sanding Disc will grab the edge of the work piece and pull your hand onto the sanding surface

Stopping the Disc SanderWhen the Disc Sander is turned off, the sanding disc will keep spinning for about 10 min.At the end of class the sanding Disc needs to be stopped for cleaning. Use the wood from the shelf below to stop the sanding disc. Push the edge of the wood on the edge of the sanding disc softly to stop the sanding disk

Cleaning the Disc Sander

Areas to clean with the hand brooms. Clean from the top down.

Using Sanders Video

Oscillating Sanders

On and off switches

How to sand

Always keep your work piece flat on the sanding table.

Correct Incorrect

The sanding Disc will grab the edge of the work piece and pull your hand onto the sanding surface

Using A Oscillating SanderKeep work piece flat on the sanding table

The sanding tube spins. Work in the opposite direction the sanding tube is spinning

Cleaning The Oscillating Sander

Using a hand broom to sweep the sanding table. The sides of the sander. The table the sanders are on, and the floor around the table.

The sawdust from the sanders are very fine and light. Never blow the sawdust.

Hand sander

Power Switch Lock

Power Switch

To keep the hand sander running with out holding the power switch, hold the power switch on and push the power switch lock in, then release the power switch

Using the Hand Sander

Sanding Surface.Never Touch the sanding surface while the sander is on

Cleaning the Hand Sander

Use a hand broom to sweep the table top, the sander and the floor under the sander. Sweep from the top down.

Watch where your head is when sweeping the floor under the sander.

Hand Sanding

When using sand paper, make sure to keep your knuckle away from the surface.

Sweep the table top with a hand broom