6" BELT / 12" DISC SANDER

What this tool is primarily used for:

The 6" Belt / 12" Disc Sander is used for surface or edge sanding on nonmetallic materials ONLY. This machine can be used for some types of rough, end-grain sanding and for simple shaping. The (hand-held) Belt Sander, 1/4 Sheet Sander, and the 7" Disc Sander are handheld counterparts to the Belt/Disc Sander, and are primarily used when the material is too large to handle. The 1" Belt / 8" Disc Sander is a smaller version on the 6" Belt / 12" Disc sander

 

ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN USING THIS MACHINE

SAFETY FOR THIS MACHINE:

  • DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
  • DO NOT EVER SAND ANY METAL ON THIS SANDER. You must use the appropriate grinder from the metal shop
  • MAKE SURE the workpiece does not have and protruding nails, staples, screws, etc. This can damage the sanding belts or discs or sparks may start a fire
  • SECURE any loose fitting jewelry or clothing, tie back long hair - they can get caught in moving parts
  • DO NOT wear gloves when using this machine
  • TURN ON the dust collector attached to this machine when sanding
  • WEAR A DUST MASK when doing lots of sanding or when working with pressure treated lumber
  • ALWAYS BE AWARE of where your fingers are in relation to the sand paper
  • DO NOT REMOVE jammed wood while sander is on. Turn off power, and wait until machine has stopped
  • DO NOT ADJUST tables while machine is turned on
  • USE THE MITER GAUGE DESIGNED FOR THIS MACHINE
  • DO NOT put excessive pressure on the sanding belt or disc causing the motor to slow down or stall
  • DO NOT USE the right hand side of table on the disc sander. The material can fly up and hit you
  • TURN OFF machine if you need to step away for a moment
  • DO NOT LEAVE MACHINE UNATTENDED while it's stopping
  • !!REMEMBER!! This machine does not have an auto brake, which means it takes about 10 second to stop. It can be very noisy in the wood shop, someone may not realize the machine is slowing down, and could accidentally bump into moving belts
  • BE AWARE that both the disc and belt run at the same time
  • DO NOT USE sander if the belt or disc is cut or torn
  • ALWAYS work from the front side of the sander
  • REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Studio Technician)

Personal Protection Equipment while working with the Belt/Disc Sander

Head/Face or Eye

Clothing
Hands
Feet
Ears
Respirator

REQUIRED

long sleeves rolled up

RECOMMENDED

long pants

no PPE needed

REQUIRED

shoes

or

boots

RECOMMENDED

ear plugs

or

ear muffs

RECOMMENDED

N95

do not wear clothing that may get caught in moving parts, such as neck ties or dangling jewelry
do not wear gloves as they can get caught in moving parts

NO open toed shoes

or

slip-on- types in the woodshop

Sanding some materials may generate excessive noise

recommended if generating large amounts of dust

 

OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:

  • DO NOT EVER SAND ANY METAL ON THIS SANDER
  • TURN ON THE DUST COLLECTOR ATTACHED TO THIS MACHINE
  • The disc rotates counter clockwise, so always work on the left side of the disc sander (see photo above)
  • The belt moves downward toward table
  • The grit on the sandpaper is very coarse and can remove material very quickly
  • Sand with the grain for best results
  • Be sure table locking knobs are tightened before sanding (and they are at desired angle)
  • Both the belt and disc are capable of tilting to 45º to make miters
  • Using the miter gauge, you can make compound miters
  • Be aware of the size of the material you are sanding. Too small of a piece puts your fingers and hands in jeopardy
  • Make sure work area is clean when you are done
 
Last modified May 23, 2007