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Thickness Sander
Summary description of the tool and perhaps some misc notes about it's existence!
Status | Being Built as of Nov 25, 2016 |
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Training | Highly Recommended - Easy to Damage |
Hackable | YES |
Usage Restrictions | Members Only |
Owner | Michael Kessler (motor owned by VHS) |
If it Breaks | Unplug, Place Broken Sign on Tool |
Loan Status | Semi-Permanent |
Arrival Date | Date |
Location | Workshop |
Value | $150 |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Safety
The thickness sander is a rotating power tool that can generate large quantities of wood dust. All precautions for power tools, rotating power tools, and sanding should be followed, including, but not limited to: Eye protection, Breathing Protection, Environmental Dust Collection, Ear Protection, Skin Protection, No baggy/dangling clothing, long hair tied, etc.
Take special care not to raise the bed into the sanding drum, which will cause permanent damage.
Specifications
Sandpaper is “hook and loop” sandpaper. Drum will be 3.8“ in diameter.
Tutorial
Currently, seek Michael K. for training.
Maintenance Log
Any maintenance, repairs, relocations, changes, etc to the tool should be logged below with a note, date and who!
Note | Date | Who |
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Wiki entry created | Nov 25, 2016 | Michael K. |