C2 - LT #7 Portable Sanders Flashcards
What is a portable sander mainly used for?
To create a smooth finish for woodwork and for fitting and trimming purposes
What type of sander is used for sanding the edge of a wood floor?
Disk sander (portable)
What type of sander is used to fit a preformed countertop?
Belt sander, cut on an downward stroke
How is a sanding belt installed on a belt sander?
Direction of arrow, travel of arrow
How do you adjust the tracking when installing a new belt on a belt sander?
Upside down, motor running, turning tracking adjustment knob to centre belt
What motion should be used with a belt sander?
Tight, elongated oval going with the grain
What is a sheet sander?
Uses full or partial cut sheets of standard 9 x 11 paper
What are some advantages of the Multimaster sander?
Safe, gets into tight spaces without marring adjacent surfaces
How many different grits of sandpaper are usually required for finishing?
3: Coarse, medium, then fine
Name the 3 wood species with toxic sanding dust
Yew, redwood & cedar
How wide is a belt in a portable belt sander?
3 or 4 inches wide
What RPM do most orbit sanders run at?
14, 000 RPM
What RPM do most random Orbital sanders run at?
7000 to 12 000 RPM
What is the advantage of a random orbital sander?
The random action ensures that no part of the abrasive material travels the same path twice, reducing swirl marks common with the Orbital sander
When using an Orbital sander, which way do you sand?
Move parallel to the grain when sanding. Light to firm pressure applied.
