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G0459 12" Drum Sander
Paper Replacement
Figure 12. Sandpaper ends taped on
Model G0459.
4. Use the old sandpaper as a pattern to cut
out the new sandpaper, or use the pattern in
Figure 11, to cut the sandpaper to the nec-
essary shape.
Figure 11. Sandpaper pattern.
5. Wrap the sanding drum with the new sandpa-
per. Make sure to wrap the sandpaper tight
and try to keep the gaps to a minimum.
6. Tape both ends with
3
⁄4" strapping tape
(Figure 12), making at least two complete
passes so that the second layer is directly on
top of the first.
Choosing Sandpaper
There are many types of sanding belts to choose
from. We recommend Aluminum Oxide for gen
-
eral workshop environments. Below is a chart
that groups abrasives into different classes, and
shows which grits fall into each class.
The general rule of thumb is to sand a workpiece
with progressively higher grit numbers, with no
one grit increase of more than 50. Avoid skipping
grits; the larger the grit increase, the harder it will
be to remove the scratches from the previous
grit.
Ultimately, the type of wood you use and your
stage of finish will determine the best grit types to
install on your sander.
Grit Class Usage
36 Extra Coarse Rough sawn boards,
thickness sanding,
and glue removal.
60 Coarse Thickness sanding
and glue removal.
80–100 Medium Removing planer
marks and initial finish
sanding.
120–180 Fine Finish sanding.
The Model G0459 is designed for 3" wide hook-
and-loop sandpaper rolls.
To change sandpaper on the G0459:
1. Disconnect the sander from the power
source!
2. Open the top cover to expose the drum.
3. Unwind the old sandpaper and notice the
direction that it was wrapped around the
drum.