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How to Use a Power Sander

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Learn how to operate an electric power sander, including belt and orbital sanders, choosing sandpaper grit, safety, maintenance and sanding techniques, in this free power tool demonstration video series.

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Tags: belt, wood, sand, power, wet, tool, dry, sander, sandpaper, orbital, grit

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Summary: Humans are creative beings, and have been known to build a few things in their time. Since the first spark of inspiration hit men and women, they have searched for easier, faster, better ways to realize their ideas and solve their problems.

It is reckoned that in the Stone Age the first tools were born, and by extension, machines and technology. Though the basic principles behind altering physical matter haven't changed much, some amazing advances have been made in tool technology. For instance, with the advent of consumer power tools, mankind has the ability to increase productivity and complete more projects in less time.

In this free video series, learn how to operate a few of those tools. Our expert will demonstrate some of the uses for belt and orbital power sanders. Get tips on what sandpaper grit to use and how to load it, techniques for scribing and stripping, and basic sander care and maintenance. Also learn why sanding is an important step in construction, and get the basic safety guidelines for using belt or random orbital sanders.

This series is an Equilibrio Films production.

About the Expert

Expert: Robert J. McMahon is a master carpenter with over 20 years of experience. He has worked on many restoration projects of old, period homes in the Philadelphia area, as well as ecologically friendly and environmentally clean homes in Massachusetts. He has a passion for building furniture.

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