Model W1828 (For Machines Mfg. Since 4/11)

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

corrective action

Sandpaper clogs quickly or

1.

Sandpaper grit is too fine for the

1.

Replace with a coarser grit sandpaper.

 

 

 

 

burns.

 

job.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Workpiece is too moist.

2.

Allow workpiece to dry out.

 

3.

Sanding depth too aggressive.

3.

Reduce sanding depth or install coarser sandpaper.

 

4.

Paint, varnish, pitch, or other coat-

4.

Install a coarse grit sandpaper, or strip coating off

 

 

ing is loading up sandpaper.

 

before sanding.

 

5.

Sanding soft workpiece.

5.

Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics

 

 

 

 

of the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing discs

 

 

 

 

frequently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glossy spots, burning, or

1.

Sandpaper too fine for the desired

1.

Use a coarser grit sandpaper.

streaks on workpiece.

 

finish.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Work held still for too long.

2.

Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.

 

3.

Workpiece is too moist.

3.

Allow workpiece to dry out.

 

4.

Sanding stock with high residue.

4.

Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics of

 

 

 

 

the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing sandpapers

 

 

 

 

frequently.

 

5.

Worn sandpaper.

5.

Replace sandpaper.

 

6.

Sanding depth too aggressive.

6.

Reduce sanding depth or install coarser sandpaper.

Abrasive rubs off easily.

1.

Sandpaper has been stored in an

1.

Store sandpaper flat and away from extremely dry,

 

 

incorrect environment.

 

hot, or damp conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARTS

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Woodstock W1828 owner manual Install a coarse grit sandpaper, or strip coating off