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If the load on the drum motor increases, the
SandSmart control will decrease the conveyor feed
rate and will stop the conveyor under extreme
conditions. If the load on the drum decreases,
SandSmart will increase the feed rate but will not
increase it faster than the manual setting on the
speed adjustment label.
The best and most consistent finish will be achieved
if the conveyor does not change speed during
operation.
A change in conveyor speed may affect the finish
surface. If the finish is affected, make another
sanding pass without changing any settings. If the
finish is still affected, adjust by slowing the conveyor
and/or decreasing the depth of cut and run the stock
through again.
Also try a faster feed rate, faster oscillation or less
depth of cut if the stock you are working begins to
show burn marks. With cherry, hard maple or other
hardwoods, using a shallower depth of cut and a
faster feed rate will help minimize burn marks.
Slightly angling the stock as it is fed into the machine
will also help prevent burning the stock.
Because of the wide range of variables, it is
important to experiment with your specific
conditions and adjust achieve the optimum feed
rate. If problems occur, first check and adjust the
feed rate, referring to the “Troubleshooting” section
in this manual.
9.7
Maximum Performance Tips
The versatility designed into the JWDS-1632OSC
drum sander allows it to be used for a variety of
tasks that will boost return on your investment. For
example, it will speed up fine sanding work often
done with slower, dust-generating hand sanders,
and will achieve fine thickness adjustments not
possible on some sanders. It can be used to surface
figured woods – bird’s eye or curly maple, for
example – which can be damaged if fed through a
planer.
Learning how to use its adjustments and controls
will allow you to fine-tune the machine for maximum
results. The best results come from experimenting
with different abrasive grits and machine
adjustments to fit the job at hand. Following is a list
of useful tips which can help you improve
performance of your sander.
9.7.1
Dust Collection
When connecting dust collectors, remember that
straight pipe will not restrict airflow as much as
flexible tubing. Y’s and elbows will restrict airflow
less than T’s. Also, a hose smaller than 2-1/2”
diameter should not be used.
9.7.2
Multiple-Piece Sanding Runs
When abrasive planing (or thickness sanding) a run
of similar pieces that you want to have the same
thickness, it is best to determine the thickness of the
thinnest piece and process all pieces to that same
thickness in one session. Be aware that the sander
will remove cups and crowns in the workpiece;
consider this when measuring and processing stock
to the same thickness.
9.7.3
Simultaneous Multiple Pieces
When sanding multiple pieces simultaneously,
make sure to stagger (step) the pieces across the
width of the conveyor belt. This provides better
contact with the tension rollers. Try to process only
multiple pieces of similar thickness.
If there is a significant thickness difference, the
thinner pieces can slip on the conveyor belt if they
do not contact the tension rollers. Also note that
pieces thicker than 3/4” should be longer than the
minimum normally recommended to prevent tipping
of the stock.
9.7.4
Edge Sanding
When edge sanding, the sander will mimic the
opposite edge of the stock which is lying on the
conveyor belt. Because of this, it is important for the
stock edge to have been ripped at the proper angle
to the face before the sanding process. When edge
sanding stock that is less than 3/4” wide or more
than 2” high, it is good procedure to stack and clamp
several pieces together to prevent them from
slipping or tipping on the conveyor belt.
9.7.5
Sanding Imperfect Stock
When sanding stock with a cup or crown, place the
crown up. This will stabilize the stock to help prevent
tipping or rocking during sanding. After the crown
has been removed and the top is flat, turn the stock
over and sand the opposite side. To avoid personal
injury, take special care when sanding stock that is
twisted, bowed, or otherwise varies in thickness
from end to end. If possible, support such stock as
it is being sanded to keep it from slipping or tipping.
Use extra roller stands, help from another person,
or hand pressure on the stock, to minimize
potentially hazardous situations.
9.7.6
Face Frames and Raised Panel
Doors
It is very important to have the proper abrasive
contact when doing this type of sanding. If the
machine is set to take an excessive depth of cut, the
result can be a gouge or dip as the drum goes from
sanding the rails at full width to sanding just a few
inches of width on the stiles. To prevent this, make
sure, when using abrasives finer than 80 grit, that
the drum is in contact with the wood but can still be
spun by hand. If there is room, angling the stock on
the conveyor belt can also help.
Slowing the conveyor feed when coming to a rail in
the stock can help prevent a dip or gouge. This
allows the abrasive to work the wider width with less
effort, and to achieve better consistency of the
finished surface.
