1. Scott Highlands Middle School
Technology Education
Power Sander Safety

2. Power Sander
Belt Sander
Disc Sander

3. Belt Sander

4. Disc Sander

5. Power Sander safety The Margin of Safety for your fingers:
Keep your fingers at least 2”inches away from the abrasive belt or disc.

6. The Safety Zone for the operator:
Power Sander safety
The Safety Zone for the operator:
Stay an arm’s reach away from the person using the power sander.

7. Do not turn off the machine if someone else is also using it.
Power Sander safety
Do not turn off the machine if someone else is also using it.
But, if you are the only operator, then shut it off when you are done.

8. Power Sander safety
Always wear safety glasses when using this power tool.
Safety glasses are in the grey tool cabinet.
Wear them also if you are standing in line.

9. Power Sander safety
Remove jewelry, and confine loose clothing and long hair.
Remove long and dangly jewelry and put it in your pocket.
Roll up loose or baggy shirt sleeves.
Tuck in hood ties for sweatshirts.
Long hair must not be left loose.

10. Power Sander safety
Sand on the side of the disc that spins downward

11. Power Sander safety
Keep fingers away from the table edge and abrasive.

12. Power Sander safety
Do not wear gloves to hold your project when sanding.
- Gloves that get caught by the abrasive can pull fingers into the machine.

13. Power Sander safety Never use a belt or disc that is ripped.
Let Mr. B know so it can be replaced.

14. Power Sander safety
Do not start the machine with your board against the abrasive.
- Keep your project back a little from the sanding belt or disc when powering up.

15. Power Sander safety
Use the power sander to polish and remove up to 1/8” of material.
- Use the bandsaw to cut / remove large amounts of material (over 1/8”).

16. Power Sander safety
Too much pressure can create “burn marks” on the board.
Use light pressure on the board
Let the board cool and sand again

17. Video #1: Sand to the line

18. Video #2: Polish the other end

19. Power Sander safety
The dust collector should be on when operating the power sander.

20. In Conclusion…
Ask Mr. Becker or Mr. Peterson if you ever have a question on how to use any power tool.

21. Safety test Are there any questions?
You may use your notes on the test!

23. Spindle Sander & Detail Belt Sander

24. Power Sanders
Belt Sander
Spindle Sander

25. Spindle Sander Safety Always wear safety glasses
Secure long hair from getting wrapped around the sanding drum
Roll up long sleeves
Tuck in sweatshirt hood ties
Keep fingers away from the spinning drum
Sand your project laying flat on the table
Table
On - Off Switch
Spindle Sander

26. Video: Spindle Sander
Note: The file size of this video is too large to place on the server. See Staples flash drive to reinstall this video on the desktop and then replace this video to point to the desktop so it will play again.

27. Belt Sander Safety Always wear safety glasses
Secure long hair and keep fingers from getting caught by any moving parts
Roll up long sleeves
Tuck in sweatshirt hood ties
Sand your project laying flat on the table
On - Off Switch
Table
Belt Sander

28. Video: Belt Sander
Note: The file size of this video is too large to place on the server. See Staples flash drive to reinstall this video on the desktop and then replace this video to point to the desktop so it will play again.

29. Video: Belt Sander
Note: The file size of this video is too large to place on the server. See Staples flash drive to reinstall this video on the desktop and then replace this video to point to the desktop so it will play again.