Handheld Sander Introduction: Difference between revisions

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This is the content required for an introduction to our handheld sanders - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

This introduction is valid for the following machines:

If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: Lukas, Johannes, Keno, Martin, Patrick, Luzian, Sebastian, Jakob, Luca.

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's wiki page and manual (should be linked from its wiki page).

Safety

Personal protection:

+ when working with metal or small workpieces:

ear defenders and gloves are also recommended when working with a sander (and shop vac) for an extended amount of time

Dangers	Precautions
lots of fine dust from wood or plastics - can irritate lungs and skin	wear a dust mask and long clothes if your material generates hazardous dust check for a clean run and fit of the sanding medium before you start; check if hole alignment for the dust extraction is correct sand outside if you can't connect a shop vac or fine filter do not blow the workpiece clean when you're done, best clean it with a moist towel
sparks from sanding metal	when sanding metal, do NOT connect dust collection - the sparks could cause a fire! wear goggles when working with metal
powerful movements can make the workpiece shift (or fly!) and let a handheld sander "run away"	wear goggles when working with small workpieces secure your workpiece and exert a firm grip on the tool let the tool get to full speed before contacting your workpiece and start with light pressure exception: eccentric sanders only work correctly when under load and may leave marks if you lift and lower them while running - they are best started on the workpiece^{[1] & HolzWerken 115}
some of the sanders have no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung)	make sure the tool is turned off before plugging it in

Protect the Velcro

WRONG!

Do NOT sand with parts of the velcro pad uncovered - this will wear it out and lead to much poorer bonding of the next piece of sandpaper!

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+This is the content required for an introduction to our handheld [[sanders]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
+This introduction is valid for the following machines:
+* [[Introduction for::Belt Sander]]
+* [[Introduction for::Eccentric Sanders]]
+* [[Introduction for::Sheet Sanders]]
+* [[Introduction for::Delta Sander]]
-This is the content required for an introduction to our handheld [[sanders]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
+If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: [[Tutor::User:Lukas|Lukas]], [[Tutor::User:Johannes|Johannes]], [[Tutor::User:Keno|Keno]], [[Tutor::User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[Tutor::User:Pakue|Patrick]], [[Tutor::User:Luzian|Luzian]], [[Tutor::User:Sebastian|Sebastian]], [[Tutor::User:Jakob|Jakob]], [[Tutor::User:Lmnl99|Luca]].
-Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual (should be linked from its wiki page).
+Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's wiki page and manual (should be linked from its wiki page).
 == Safety ==
-=== Dangers ===
+[[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - breathing.svg|50px]]
-* '''lots''' of fine dust from wood or plastics - can irritate lungs and skin
-* sparks from metal
-* powerful movements can make the workpiece shift (or fly!) and let a handheld sander "run away"
-* some of the sanders have no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power ''(keine Anlaufsicherung)''
-=== Precautions ===
++ when working with metal or small workpieces: [[File:Protection - goggles.svg|50px]]
-* wear a [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] and long clothes if your material generates hazardous dust
+''[[ear defenders]] and [[gloves]] are also recommended when working with a sander (and [[Shop Vac|shop vac]]) for an extended amount of time''
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Dangers !! Precautions
+|-
+| '''lots''' of fine dust from wood or plastics - can irritate lungs and skin ||
+* wear a [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] and long clothes if your material generates hazardous [[dust]]
+* check for a clean run and fit of the sanding medium before you start; check if hole alignment for the dust extraction is correct
 * sand '''outside''' if you can't connect a [[Shop Vac|shop vac]] or fine filter
-** when sanding metal, do NOT connect dust collection - the sparks could cause a fire!
+* do not blow the workpiece clean when you're done, best clean it with a moist towel
-* wear [[goggles]] when working with metal or small workpieces
+|-
+| sparks from sanding metal ||
+* when sanding metal, do NOT connect dust collection - the sparks could cause a fire!
+* wear [[goggles]] when working with metal
+|-
+| powerful movements can make the workpiece shift (or fly!) and let a handheld sander "run away" ||
+* wear [[goggles]] when working with small workpieces
 * secure your workpiece and exert a firm grip on the tool
-* check for a clean run and fit of the sanding medium before you start
 * let the tool get to full speed before contacting your workpiece and start with light pressure
-* make sure the tool is turned off before plugging it in
+** '''exception''': [[Eccentric Sanders|eccentric sanders]] only work correctly when under load and may leave marks if you lift and lower them while running - they are best started '''on''' the workpiece<sup> [https://www.schleifprofi.com/schleifmaschinen/exzenterschleifer/] & [[HolzWerken]] 115</sup>
+|-
+| [[File:Danger_-_sudden_start.svg|left|50px]] some of the sanders have no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power ''(keine Anlaufsicherung)'' || make sure the tool is turned off before plugging it in
+|}
+== Protect the Velcro ==
+[[File:wrong sandpaper choice.png|thumb|right|WRONG!]]
+Do NOT sand with parts of the velcro pad uncovered - this will wear it out and lead to much poorer bonding of the next piece of sandpaper!
 == Suggested Reading ==
-Besides these safety notes, you should read the page about [[dust]] to get a better conception of the dangers associated with some materials!
+Besides these safety notes, you should read the page about [[dust]] to get a better conception of the dangers associated with some materials! Remember, '''you''' are responsible for the material you choose and for protecting yourself.
 [[Category:Introductions]]