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--- beltsander [2020-06-12 18:04] – add belt sander replacement instructions MirZa
+++ beltsander [2020-06-12 21:38] (current) – MirZa
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   * Belts:
     * [[https://bndabrasives.co.uk/beltbuilder/|BND Abrasives Belt Builder]]: Awuko KT62X 60 Grit - 150mm x 1676mm (10 belts) SKU ABC150167660KT62XAW
+There's usually a transparent tub with spare belts and disks marked 'belt sander' in the workshop.
 ==== How to change the disk ====
+{{:diskSanderStep0.jpg?400|}}
 . Unplug the sander (You'll be putting your hands on the parts that normally spin)
-  - Locate the sanding disk changing tool, should be on the back of the machine
-  - Loosen the 2 thumbscrews on the side of the disk table and pull it down
+----
-  -
-    - Peel off the top half of the disk
+{{:diskSanderStep1.jpg?400|}}
-    - Insert the tool
-    - Remove the disk
+. Locate the sanding disk changing tool, should be on the back of the machine
-  -
-    - Insert new disk, aligning it with the Velcro circle
+----
-    - Remove the tool while holding the disk in place. If you don't get it centred, try again from step 3. It doesn't have to be perfect, but no part of the disk should be outside the velcro hook pad.
-    - Rotate the disk, pressing it down to the velcro along its whole surface
+{{:diskSanderStep2a.jpg?400|}}{{:diskSanderStep2b.jpg?400|}}
-  - Move the table back up to 90 degrees. Use a set square to set it accurately.
-Done! Put the tool back and plug it back in.
+. Loosen the 2 thumbscrews on the side of the disk table and pull it down
+----
+{{:diskSanderStep3.jpg?400|}}{{:diskSanderStep3b.jpg?400|}}{{:diskSanderStep3c.jpg?400|}}
+. a. Peel off the top half of the disk \\
+b. Insert the tool \\
+c. Remove the disk
+----
+{{:diskSanderStep4.jpg?400|}}{{:diskSanderStep4b.jpg?400|}}{{:diskSanderStep4c.jpg?400|}}
+. a. Insert new disk, aligning it with the velcro circle \\
+b. Remove the tool while holding the disk in place. If you don't get it centred, try again from step 3. It doesn't have to be perfect, but no part of the disk should be outside the velcro hook pad. \\
+c. Rotate the disk, pressing it down to the velcro along its whole surface
+----
+{{:diskSanderStep5.jpg?400|}}
+. Move the table back up to 90 degrees. Use a set square to set it accurately.
+Done!
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 . Done, good job!
-==== Small belt ====
-. Unplug the grinder (You'll be putting your hands on the parts that normally spin)
-  - Undo the 3 slotted screws and take off the side panel
-  - Undo the nut
-  - Loosen the Philips screw (don't take it out completely)
-  - Loosen the thumbscrew
-  - Slide off the belt, if its not easy, loosen the 2 screws a bit more
-  - Get a new belt, note the direction of the arrow, put it on with the arrow going in the same direction as the belt will be moving (the front part of the belt is moving down)
-  - Tighten the thumbscrew
-  - Tighten the Philips screw, move the belt a bit with your finger and see if it veers left or right. Adjust the Philips screw until it doesn't veer off. If it veers left, unscrew it a little bit. If it veers right, screw it in a little bit more.
-  - Screw the cover back on
-  -
-    - Make sure everything is tightened (except the belt tension locking nut)
-    - Plug the grinder back in and put on PPE
-    - Turn it on and again adjust the Philips screw until the belt doesn't veer off
-  - Tighten the nut to lock the belt tension in place.
-Done!