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Tip
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Belt Sander
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Abrasive
Belts
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Figure
19-4. Two ways to store sanding belts. Don't allow
them to kink or become dirty.
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Abrasive
belts are available in three grits: coarse, medium, and fine.
The belt sander accepts abrasive belts 6" wide by 48" long.
Often, there are slight inconsistencies from belt to belt;
some are slightly longer than 48", some shorter. The automatic
belt tensioning feature compensates for this. There's no need
for you to readjust the distance between the drums every time
you change a belt, unless you use a nonstandard belt.
The grit
you choose depends on the work you have to do. Remember that
for the smoothest surface possible, always work your way from
coarse to fine grits.
Belts
should be carefully stored by using one of the methods shown
in Figure 19-4.
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