What do you use a bobbin sander for?
The spindle sander is a tool created and designed to help you achieve a smooth, flat finish to wood pieces, mostly those that are detailed or have curved edges. Gone are the days of rubbing away at your handmade banister or chair with a piece of worn sandpaper.
What do you use a oscillating spindle sander for?
An oscillating spindle sander solves the problem by moving the sanding drum up and down, exposing more of the surface of the drum to the workpiece. The result is a smoother edge on your workpiece, free of burn marks. Oscillating spindle sanders have been in use in production shops for years.
What hazards are associated with using the bobbin sander?
The work piece, which can become jammed in the sanding machine.
- Hands, hair, Jewellery or Clothing can become entangled with moving parts.
- Wood dust can be inhaled.
- Inadvertent starting increases the risk of physical injury.
- The sleeve can break up and lash up.
Is an orbital sander the same as a palm sander?
As compared to a palm sander, orbital sanders are more massive tools, which means that palm sanders are smaller and more lightweight. The motions of orbitals are Circular and orbiting, and palm sanders only have orbiting motion. If you want to work with larger pieces, orbital sanders are better than palm sander.
What do you use to sand spindles?
The proper way to sand spindles is with two grades of sandpaper — from heavy to light.
- Fold a sheet of 100-grit sandpaper three times.
- Revolve the spindle back and forth, twisting it while you encircle it with the sandpaper.
- Slide the cylinder of sandpaper down or up the spindle, overlapping the first area by 1 inch.
What precautions should be taken when using a disk belt sander?
Safety Rules Safety glasses are required. Don’t wear loose clothing or gloves, keep long hair tied back. Never remove guards unless authorized by WRL Manager. Don’t place hands or fingers under pieces during feeding to avoid potential pinch hazard.
Where should your workpiece be placed when using a disc sander?
ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly on the table when sanding on the disc. AVOID kickback by sanding in accordance with directional arrows. Sand on downward side of disc. Sanding on the upward side could cause the workpiece to fly up causing injury.