Woodstock SHOP FOX W1740 - Manual (Page 19)

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Model W1740 (For Machines Mfg. Since 1/13)
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• Replace the sandpaper with a higher grit to
achieve a finer finish.
• Raise the table with a maximum of 1 ⁄
4
turn
of the crank handle until the workpiece is
the desired thickness.
• Reduce snipe when sanding more than one
board of the same thickness by feeding
them into the sander with the front end of
the second board touching the back end of
the first board.
• Feed boards into the sander at different
points on the conveyor to maximize
sandpaper life and prevent uneven
conveyor belt wear.
• DO NOT sand boards less than 8" long or
less than 1 ⁄
8
" thick to prevent damage to
the workpiece and the drum sander.
• Extend the life of the sandpaper by
regularly using a sandpaper cleaning pad
(refer to Page.22).
• When sanding workpieces with irregular
surfaces, such as cabinet doors, take very
light sanding passes to prevent gouges.
When the drum moves from sanding a wide
surface to sanding a narrow surface, the
load on the motor will be reduced, and the
drum will speed up, causing a gouge.
Sanding.Tips
• DO NOT edge sand boards. This can cause
boards to kickback, causing serious personal
injury. Edge sanding boards also can
cause damage to the conveyor belt and
sandpaper.
• When sanding workpieces with a bow or
crown, place the high point up (prevents
the workpiece from rocking) and take very
light passes.
• Feed the workpiece at an angle to
maximize stock removal and sandpaper
effectiveness, but feed the workpiece
straight to reduce sandpaper grit scratches
for the finish passes.