Problem
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Possible Cause |
Remedy |
Work Burns |
Feed pressure too great |
Lighten-up on the feed pressure. |
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Loaded sandpaper |
Clean disc with cleaning stick, or replace sandpaper. Use coarse paper.
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RPM’s too high |
Slow machine down when sanding hardwoods or end grain. |
Disc loads-up quickly |
Excessive RPM’s |
Excessive RPM’s
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Pitch or moisture in wood |
Use less pressure, or coarser paper. Slow down your speed. |
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Surfaces to be sanded are covered with paint or glue. |
Use coarse paper. Clean sandpaper frequently.
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Workpiece lifts off table |
Sanding on up-side of disc. |
Always sand on down-side of rotating disc.
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Work wedges between table and disc.
Abrasive particles quickly rub from disc. |
Table too far from the disc.
Abrasive bond has lost its holding power due to improper storage. |
Move table to within 1/8-inch of disc.
Store disc sandpaper away from high heat (above 100-degrees F) and high humidity. |
