FLSO Spindle Sander
Spindle Sander
The Spindle Sander in the School of Architecture is a large stationary machine, which utilizes a range of abrasive sanding spindles from ¼ inch in diameter to 4 inches in diameter. An installed spindle will rotate at 1,700 RPM and oscillate vertically up and down 1-1/2 inches at the same time. This machine is ideal for sanding concave surfaces or edges.
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Description of parts / adjustments
The worktable is 24” x 24”, and has an opening in the center which can accommodate any of the supplied spindles. Depending on which spindle is being used, there are three metal insert (shroud) rings from which to choose to add support to the work piece near the spindle. Loosening the knobs underneath the table on the right and left hand side can allow the table to be manually tilted. To loosen, turn them counterclockwise a couple of turns, and then position the table according to the desired angle on the angle gauge trunnions located at the knobs, then re-tighten in position. The table can be tilted from 0 degrees to 45 degrees. There is a positive stop at each of these settings. The power switch is located on the front of the machine to the lower left it is a pushbutton type and has a red paddle type safety off switch, which is also a pushbutton. There are two spindle-changing wrenches located on the right hand side of the machine.
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There are 10 Interchangeable Spindles:
1/4” x 5”
3/8” x 6”
1/2” x 6”
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The spindles each have a tapered hex shank at the bottom. This shank is called an “arbor”. The machine itself has a Collet with a stack of two hex nuts tightened against each other. This is called the “arbor housing”.
Spindle changing
*Please seek assistance from shop tech or monitor when changing spindle for first time.
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• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Dust Collector
The Dust Collectorshould always be turned on when operating the Spindle Sander. It’s located on the floor to the right of the machine. The paddle switch for it is on the side of its’ motor housing. Lift to turn on, press down to turn off.
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Please be aware that there are 4 Trash barrels in this room, and that each one has a broom, bench brush and dust pan attached. You must use these items to clean up your work areas at each machine, when you are finished working there. Also, there are scrap barrels at each workstation to deposit scraps of material, which may be useful for someone else. Please do not put materials with stray hardware or glue on them, or food/drink items, only re-useable materials.
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