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G0458 18" Open End Belt/Drum Sander
Tools Needed: Qty
6' Long 2x4 ........................................................
1
Miter Saw (or Circular Saw) ..............................
1
Jointer ................................................................ 1
Table Saw .........................................................
1
The gauge blocks described here will be required
to complete the remaining service procedures in
this section.
To make the gauge blocks:
1. Edge joint the concave edge of the 2x4 flat
on a jointer, as shown in
Figure 41.
Gauge Blocks
Previously
Jointed Edge
Held Against
Fence
Figure 41. Edge jointing on a jointer.
2. Place the jointed edge of the 2x4 against the
table saw fence and rip cut just enough off
the opposite side to square up the two edges
of the 2x4, as shown in
Figure 42.
Opposite
Edge Rip
Cut with
Table Saw
3. Cut the 2x4 into two even pieces to make two
36" long wood gauge blocks.
Note: Steps 1 & 2 can be skipped, but hav-
ing the gauge blocks at an equal height is
critical to the accuracy of your adjustments.
Figure 42. Rip cutting on a table saw.
Aligning the drums parallel to the conveyor belt
(Figure 43) is critical for sanding accuracy. Care
should be taken to make the tolerances as close
as possible (within 0.002" from one side to the
other) when adjusting the drum height.
Table Adjustments
Figure 43. Drum parallel to conveyor belt.
Tools Needed: Qty
Hex Wrenches 3 & 6mm ..............................1 Ea
Gauge Blocks ....................................................
2
Feeler Gauge Set ..............................................
1
To align the drums:
1. Disconnect power to the sander!
2. Remove the sandpaper from the drum and
place the gauge blocks as shown in Figure
44.
Figure 44. Gauge blocks placed under drums.