View Full Version : Removing sandpaper from disc sander
sawmiller
02-04-2009, 09:37 PM
How do you remove the sand paper from the disc sander without damaging it and when it is damaged, how do you get it all off and cleaned?:rolleyes:
Sawmiller
dlbristol
02-04-2009, 09:45 PM
I never tried without getting it wet, because at the academy I attended, the guy told us he just soaked it in the tub at the hotel!! It didn't take much to do, I used " GUNK" to clean off the left over glue, dried it off, stuck the new paper on, sprayed on a little WD40, wiped it down and never thought any more about it. I did not get any rust.
a1gutterman
02-04-2009, 10:00 PM
Hi Sawmiller,
And WELCOME to the forum. If you visit this thread, I think that you will get your answer.
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=2671&highlight=removing+sandpaper+disks
There are other threads too; you can use the search function, found at the top of the page in the red bar, to help you!
Try using heat to remove the sandpaper. It may be reusable, but don't count on it. Once it's off, clean the disk with mineral spirits.
dlbristol
02-04-2009, 10:31 PM
I just looked at the older thread, and realized that Replacing the paper was part of the issue. Didn't SS have a velcro system for both the flat and conical disk?
a1gutterman
02-04-2009, 10:37 PM
I just looked at the older thread, and realized that Replacing the paper was part of the issue. Didn't SS have a velcro system for both the flat and conical disk? You can not use the velcro system for sharpening, and that is a major use of the conical disk.
dusty
02-05-2009, 04:39 AM
You can not use the velcro system for sharpening, and that is a major use of the conical disk.
Yes, you are correct, the velcro system CAN NOT be used for sharpening. The heat buildup destroys the velcro - believe it, don't test it. If you have a velcro system you don't need, send it to me.
However, I use a flat disc for all my sharpening tasks and I use the conical disk almost exclusively for edge sanding.
shydragon
02-05-2009, 08:14 AM
I just purchased extra sanding discs. I have (3) standard discs. One is setup for sharpening, and the other two are setup with different grit paper, and I also have the velcro system. If you watch ebay closely, you can get them at a fairly reasonable price with shipping. It seems most items on ebay for SS go pretty high. But, patience is the key here, just watch and wait. I got my last one, including shipping for $33.59