MODERN WOODWORKING: How To Use Modern and Traditional Tools to Create Your First Woodworking Project by Brad Stanford

Author:Brad Stanford [Stanford, Brad]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Brad Stanford
Published: 2016-11-05T18:30:00+00:00

Sanding Tool Maintenance

Handheld sanding tools operate in much the same way most power tools do, though there is much to be said about belt sander maintenance. The first and most obvious tip for maintaining your belt sander is the regular upkeep of the band of sandpaper itself. They typically last long when properly applied, and this means not pressing too hard into the tool as you sand. You can use a good deal of force, but do not stretch or warp the sandpaper as you work. Keep the motor free of sawdust as best as you can, and regularly empty the sawdust collection bin affixed to most belt sanders. If your belt sander has come affixed with a vacuum tube, one should run a shop vac through the tube during the operation of the belt sander.

You cannot renew old sandpaper. If your sandpaper becomes dull or unusable, do not attempt to refresh it. Simply buy new sheets of it. If your sandpaper becomes dull through continued use, replace it. Keep old sheets of sandpaper, as the grit is commonly written on the back, and can be useful for purchasing new sheets of it.

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