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W1730 Oscillating Edge Sander
Your Model W1730 will allow you to perform many types
of sanding operations. However, the following section is
not a complete guide to the many specialized applications
of the Model W1730 Oscillating Edge Sander; nor does
it include the various aftermarket products that can be
used with this W1730 Oscillating Edge Sander.
We strongly recommend that you read books, trade
articles or seek training with W1730 Oscillating Edge
Sanders before performing any operations in which you
are not confident.
This recommended research will pay off with your
increased safety, the quality of your work and the gain in
knowledge you will make as a woodworker.
There are many types of sanding belts to choose from.
We recommend aluminum oxide for general workshop
environments. Below is a chart that groups abrasives
into different classes and shows which grits fall into each
class.
24-36 Very Coarse
40-60 Coarse
80-100 Medium
120-180 Fine
220-360 Very Fine
The general rule is to sand a workpiece with progressively
higher grits.
The Model W1730 is equipped with an emergency stop
button on top of the sander. Should an emergency ever
occur during use of the sander, immediately press the
emergency stop button. See for the emergency
stop button location.
Emergency stop button.