Disc Sanding
To perform disc sanding operations:
1. Set the angle of the table relative to the sanding disc. The angle can be set with the angle gauge on the disc sander or with a pro- tractor for greater accuracy.
NoteÑThe disc table can be positioned from 0˚ to 45˚, relative to the plane of the sanding surface.
2. Once the desired table angle has been set, move the table towards the sanding disc to decrease the gap between the table and the disc. The gap should be 1Ú16".
3. To sand straight edges, firmly hold the side of workpiece against the miter gauge (set at 0û), with the other surface against the face of the disc (Figure 18).
NoteÑFor sanding curves or irregular shapes, remove the miter gauge from the disc table. Always keep the workpiece on the side of the wheel that is rotating down toward the table. This will keep the workpiece from flying out of your hands from the rotational forces.
Figure 18. Disc sanding with table tilted.
Miter Sanding
The most efficient way to get a perfect miter is to cut the workpiece slightly long and sand it to the desired dimension. Miter sanding can be done easily with the miter gauge:
To perform miter sanding operations:
1.Loosen the knob on the miter gauge, adjust the angle to the desired point, and tighten the knob.
2.Slide the miter gauge into its slot and use it to hold your workpiece in position (Figure 19). NoteÑThe miter gauge can be used in either direction in the slot to achieve the proper relation of the workpiece to the disc.