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Tip
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Belt Sander
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Belt
Sander Speeds
Before
you begin any belt sander operation, turn on the Mark V, set
the speed according to Table 19-1 (below) and let the belt
sander get up to speed. Generally the speed is determined
by the size of the workpiece. For instance, if you're sanding
a large surface area, you'll want to set the speed dial toward
the lower end of the speed range. Lower speeds provide more
torque, and the machine won't “bog down” as easily.
| Table
19-1: Belt Sander Speed Chart |
| Sanding
Area |
Hardwood |
Softwood |
| Large |
E
(1150 RPM, 900 SFPM) |
F
(1300 RPM, 1020 SFPM) |
| Medium |
G
(1450 RPM, 1150 SFPM) |
H
(1600 RPM, 1250 SFPM)
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| Small |
H
(1600 RPM, 1250 SFPM) |
J
(1900 RPM, 1500 SFPM) |
| Grinding
or Sharpening Metal Tools -- Slow (700 RPM, 550 SFPM) |
| NOTE:
These speeds are for 60 hz. operations. |
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