¶ Introduction
Open Works has several handheld sanders. You must complete Wood Shop 1 before using these tools.
¶ Machine Overview
Handheld sanders bring the smoothing and finishing power to the workpiece and are great for hard to reach areas.
¶ Machines Available
| Sander type | Manufacturer | Num Available |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander | DeWalt DWE6411 | 1 |
| Random Orbital | DeWalt DWE6421 | 2, by the workbenches |
| Sanding Blocks | irrelevant | N/A |
¶ Material Considerations
¶ Acceptable Materials
Hardwoods.
¶ Use with Caution and Proper Technique:
Always check moisture levels with the moisture meter and look for nails with the metal detector.
Reclaimed lumber.
¶ FORBIDDEN MATERIALS
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut the following materials with the router:
Pressure treated wood.
¶ Safety
For more information on shop safety visit Wood Shop under "Safety."
¶ Step-by-Step Guides
¶ Before You Begin
Secure the workpiece if it is not heavy enough to hold itself still under the force of the sander.
Turn off and unplug the tool to avoid accidental activation while changing the sandpaper.
¶ Using the Tool
- Select sandpaper.
- Secure it to the tool.
| Sheet Sander | Random Orbital Sander |
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- If not already hooked up to dust collection, hook up a shop vac.
- Plug sander in.
- While holding sander off of the workpiece and worksurface, power up shop vac and sander.
- Rest the sander on the workpiece and move it around so that it doesn't dig a hole. Let the sander do the work-pressing down on the sander will slow down material removal and can burn the workpiece.
¶ Cleaning up
Vacuum up your work area, the floor, and the sander with any of the available shop vacs.
¶ Maintenance
¶ Cleaning
Blow dust out of the tool using compressed air.
¶ Replace Sole on Random Orbital Sanders
¶ Troubleshooting
¶ References
Product page for sheet palm sander
Product page for random orbital sander