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A guide, not a substitute for your induction. These are general good-practice notes. Always follow your induction and the Floor Management Team's directions for this machine.
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The disc sander at the Bright United Men's Shed
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Disc sander

Medium risk Induction required

A disc sander spins a flat abrasive disc to true up end grain, mitres and curves, leaving a clean, square finish.

  • Two-member rule
    Don't work alone on this one
  • Before you start
    Complete a disc sander induction
Get inducted Back to the workshop

Using it safely

General good practice for a disc sander. Your induction covers the specifics for the machine at our shed.

  • ✓Use the down-running sideAlways sand on the side of the disc spinning down towards the table, never the up side.
  • ✓Back the work with the tableKeep the workpiece flat on the table and feed it gently into the disc.
  • ✓Keep fingers clearHold small parts in a clamp or jig rather than near the spinning disc.
  • ✓Light pressureEase the work in. Pushing hard burns the timber and loads the abrasive.
  • ✓Never work aloneThis is medium-risk gear, so at least one other inducted member must be in the workshop with you.
  • ✓Unsure? Ask the Floor Management TeamAlways better to ask. They're happy to help and there's no silly question.

Before you start

An induction is required

Before using the disc sander for the first time, you'll do a short, friendly hands-on induction with an experienced member. We'll walk you through setup, safe operation and how to stop safely, at your own pace.

Organise one with our Floor Management Team on any open day, or call the shed on 03 5750 1120. Already inducted? Remember the two-member rule still applies.