Intro to Drum Sanding
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This is the first class in using the drum sander. There will be others, but this one, after passing the quiz, will grant you access.
👉 Sign up for Intro to Drum Sanding
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This course will contain all the information you need to safely and successfully operate the 25"/50" drum sander, as well as how to cut your own 3-inch wide sheet of sand paper for later use and an eraser for cleaning your sand paper.
The advantage of having sand paper in bulk is that it saves you tremendous amounts of money. Buying ready-to-wrap sand paper can be costly, so I'll show you how to cut your own and save.
Basic operation of the drum sander will be covered. We'll cover how to calibrate the machine, how to use the controls to control power to the drum and the speed of the conveyor belt. Additionally, we'll discuss the warning light that lights up when the machine is under strain and how to prevent this. The types of grits and their purposes will be explained.
This course is necessary for those that have never operated a drum sander before and may feel overwhelmed by the tool. Pass the quiz afterwards and you'll have access to the machine. If you've used one of these before and want a tool test, just DM me on Slack or track me down.
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As part of this course, you’ll learn:
- Cutting sand paper – I'll show you how to use a jig to cut your own paper from a larger 100ft roll. This'll save you lots of money.
- Machine Operation – Powering on, calibrating, understanding warning signs.
- Sand-paper Changes – Securing and removing sand paper.
- Best Practices – When to use certain grits.
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