How do the sanders work?

The belt sander consists of an electric motor that turns a pair of drums. A continuous loop of sandpaper is mounted between these drums. The motor of the belt sander is enclosed for safety. The sandpaper however is exposed during use. You must take care must not to touch the sanding surface while the machine is running.

The bobbin sander is a rotating cylindrical drum covered with gritty sandpaper. The same motor that powers the belt runs the bobbin sander. This means that it is spinning whenever the machine is on. For safety the bobbin is always covered by the removable guard when not in use. We add an additional plate at the bottom of the drum when in use. This stops the material you are sanding from slipping under the drum.

The disc sander is consists of a circular piece of sandpaper attached to a wheel. An electric motor spins this wheel. The majority of the disc sander is enclosed for safety. The disc spins counter clockwise. The right side of the disc is guarded to prevent material pulling out of your hand by the rotation. The left side of the disc is covered by an adjustable guard. This should sit as close to the material as possible when machining.

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