How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)
Sanding, Buffing And Polishing
Using The Lathe To Sand Turnings
Turnings can be sanded with the lathe running. A large sheet of sandpaper is useful for smoothing cylinders. All other sanding operations are done with a nar- row strip of abrasive paper. The applica- tion of the sandpaper strip is shown in the illustrations. Care must be exercised in
order to prevent dubbing the corners ofSandpaper beads, shoulders, etc.
WARNING: Remove tool rest when sanding to prevent serious personal injury.
Coves
Wood
Fibers
Sandpaper
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