Eccentric Sanders: Difference between revisions

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ToolInfoBox Eccentric Sanders

Synonyms:	geared eccentric sanders, random orbital sanders, DE: (Getriebe-)Exzenterschleifer, Handscheibenschleifmaschinen
Type:	power tool
Material:	wood
Used with:	sanding discs
Access Requirements:	after they have been repaired (see #25)
Tutors:	Lukas
Similar (More or Less):	belt sander

This tool is not ready for use yet since not all commissioning steps have been completed. The process is also tracked on GitHub. Feel free to contribute to making it usable, any help is very welcome!

Task	comment	Status
Name the tool:	-	done
Take a picture	-	done
Find the manual as PDF	needed for all machines - add a link to the InfoBox or comment where you could not find it	done
Documentation	this page, status: in commissioning	pending
Print QR-Code	use the wikicrawler	pending
Introduction	-	pending
Security Check	Martin: Seems like the repaired one is secure. Please refer to github for further details.	pending
Test	Martin: The repaired one was tested. A manager should confirm this though.	pending
tool's name, owner and approx. value	provide to Patrick for inventorization	pending
Last step: make it available	physically and in the wiki - then delete this template	pending

An eccentric sander is very useful for finishing surfaces. The major advantage of this kind of sander is the irregular motion of the sanding pad which greatly reduces unsightly marks on the workpiece.

We have a Festo RO 2 E and a Festo RO 150 E that needs to be repaired (see #25) before it can be added to the wood workshop.

Safety

When using an eccentric sander, always take the time to properly clamp down your workpiece, hook up the shop vac and wear safety glasses. Depending on your material, you may also need a dust mask!

Consumables

Sanding Discs

Typical sanding disc sizes are 120 or 150 mm. We are not currently keeping them in stock so you should be prepared to bring your own. The sanders currently available use disks with 8 holes. Bauhaus has only ones with 6 holes, however with a hole punch they can be "converted' to fit the 8 hole sander.

If you plan to remove paint, make sure to use special discs that don't clog as easily (usually with a white coating)! A spatula or a plane is usually more appropriate for this kind of work, though.

Festo RO 2 E

ToolInfoBox Festo RO 2 E

Used with:	150 mm sanding discs with holes
Location:	wood workshop
Access Requirements:	after personal introduction
Manual:	manuall.de

The Festo RO 2 E had a broken switch when we got it, we overrode that and installed a cord switch instead. That means it has no protection against accidental turning on after you plug it in (keine Anlaufsicherung)!

Festo RO 150 E

ToolInfoBox Festo RO 150 E

Used with:	150 mm sanding discs with holes
Location:	wood workshop (ladder shelf)
Access Requirements:	after repair (see #25) & personal introduction
Manual:	nearly identical to Festo RO 2 E (manuall.de)

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 == Consumables ==
 === [[Sanding Discs]] ===
-Typical sanding disc sizes are 120 or 150 mm. We are not currently keeping them in stock so you should be prepared to bring your own.
+Typical sanding disc sizes are 120 or 150 mm. We are not currently keeping them in stock so you should be prepared to bring your own. The sanders currently available use disks with 8 holes. Bauhaus has only ones with 6 holes, however with a [[hole punch]] they can be "converted' to fit the 8 hole sander.
 If you plan to remove paint, make sure to use special discs that don't clog as easily (usually with a white coating)! A [[spatula]] or a [[plane]] is usually more appropriate for this kind of work, though.