Used for light and medium duty sanding operations, such as beveling[1] edges of metal to prepare for welding, sanding burrs, and smoothing contours and organic forms.
A membership or day pass is required to access the Metal Shop
The Shop Safety Class Metal 1: Shop Safety is required to operate the belt grinder.
Used for light and medium duty sanding operations, such as beveling[1:1] edges of metal to prepare for welding, sanding burrs, and smoothing contours and organic forms.
There is 1 belt grinder.
Tool | Best for | Worst for |
---|---|---|
Disc Sander | straight/flat edges | curves of any type |
Belt Sander | Smooth curves | straight/flat edges |
Angle Grinder | Small details | precise cuts |
¶ Acceptable Materials:
Mild steel
Tube pipe
Square tube
Round bar
Sheet metal
¶ Use with Caution and Proper Technique:
¶ Forbidden Materials:
Zinc plated metals
Painted metals
Rusted metals
Wood
The belt grinder does not require a machine reservation and is available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes must be worn at all times. Leather steel-toed boots are recommended for any metal working.
• Safety glasses should be worn at all times.
• Long hair, jewelry, and loose clothing must be tied back to prevent getting caught in moving parts.
• Earmuffs or silicone ear plugs should be worn while machines are running, the volume in the Metal Shop can reach an excess of 100 decibels, which can cause permanent hearing damage after just 15 minutes of exposure.
Absolutely no clothing or shoes made from synthetic fibers within the Metal Shop.
Never wear gloves when operating the vertical bandsaw.
For more information on shop safety visit Metal Shop under "Safety."
Similarly to the disc sander, the piece (or fingers, or gloves) can be drawn into the gap between the wheel and the table.
Prepare your material by
You can also freehand against the wheel on the top.
Avoid pushing the belt to one side so as to prevent it from sliding off the drive wheels.
Sweep up the machine and the area.
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All troubleshooting pages are only accessible to Staff. All troubleshooting is only to be done by Staff.