Bench Sanders

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Record Power 300mm disc sander

Supplied with glued-on disc. Velcro backing has been bought to replace this so as to be able to use more easily changeable discs, which are also more easily purchased than the self-adhesive ones.

Once this is using the Velcro-attached discs, it will become a slightly softer action sander - see, for example discussion on woodworking forum sites.

Record Power 150mm disc / 915mm belt sander

Supplied with glued-on disc. A stock of replacement discs in various grits exists, together with some for Velcro attachment should we change to that in future.

Dust Extraction and Safety

Both bench sanders have the same size extraction port for connection to a suitable vacuum (e.g. the grey-green Hoover ShopVac). Only one can be connected at a time, but this is unlikely to be a hindrance to use until we become much busier.

Remember that breathing dust can be hazardous to health. Wear a dust mask when using these tools. You may also find ear defenders useful as the ShopVac is rather noisy in operation!

Clean Up Afterwards!

Even with vacuum extraction, using these machines still creates a lot of dust. Always brush / vacuum away after use so as to leave the equipment ready for the next person.