Operation Overview; Stock Inspection; Sanding Tips - Grizzly G1071 Owner's Manual

Operation Overview

the model g1071 excels at finish sanding the
edges of workpieces that have been cut on a
bandsaw or jigsaw (saber saw) as shown in
figure 18.
figure 18. Contour sanding.
Keep in mind that your workpiece needs to be cut
larger than the desired finished size. expect to
remove a minimum of ⁄
1
16
ing on the grit used. make a habit of cutting about
⁄ " outside the desired finish line to compensate
1
16
for material the sander will remove.
always move the workpiece against the rotation of
the sander. never sand the workpiece while hold-
ing it off the table surface. this could cause the
workpiece to be slammed to the table or propelled
into the air.
only a small amount of pressure is needed to
effectively sand the workpiece. avoid the temp-
tation to press harder in an attempt to remove
material at a faster rate. if too much pressure is
applied, excessive heat may be generated, caus-
ing the workpiece to burn and the sanding sleeve
to wear prematurely. the best sanding results will
be achieved when small amounts of material are
removed in several passes. this reduces heat
build-up, ensures accurate results, and promotes
long life from the sanding sleeves.
the best way to become familiar with the sander
is to sand on scrap pieces of wood.
-18-
" from the edges depend-

Stock Inspection

follow these rules when choosing stock:
• DO NOT sand stock that contains large or
loose knots. injury to the operator or damage
to the workpiece can occur if a knot becomes
dislodged during the sanding operation.
• Remove foreign
workpiece. make sure that any stock you
process with the sander is clean and free of
dirt, nails, staples, tiny rocks or any other for-
eign objects that could damage the sanding
belt or eject from the workpiece during sand-
ing.
Scrape all glue off the workpiece before
•
sanding. glue deposits on the workpiece,
hard or soft, can gum up the sanding belt and
produce poor results.
Only sand the proper material type:
•
this machine is only intended for sanding
workpieces of natural wood fiber. attempting
to sand workpieces of any other material
could lead to personal injury and property
damage.

Sanding Tips

•
replace the sanding sleeve with a higher grit
to achieve a finer finish. avoid skipping grits,
as this will leave scratches in the wood.
• extend the life of the sanding sleeve by
regularly using a pro-stiCK
(Accessories on Page 23).
• When bevel sanding, make any necessary
guide lines on the longer side of the board so
they will be visible during sanding.
always turn the sander ON and allow it
•
to reach full speed before engaging the
workpiece with the sanding sleeve.
• Keep your workpiece moving across the
sanding sleeve to prevent burns, grooves or
ruts in the workpiece surface.
model g1071 (mfg. 1/02+)
objects from the
sanding pad
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