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== Notes ==
== Safety ==


* Ensure the guards are in place and you're wearing eye protection.
* Long hair '''MUST''' be tied up, long sleeves should be rolled up securely.
* Eye protection '''MUST''' be worn. Safety glasses are in the "Safety Equipment" box.
* Ensure appropriate guards are in place.
* Be careful what you shower in hot sparks (don't violate rule 0).
* Be careful what you shower in hot sparks (don't violate rule 0).
* Do not grind non-ferrous metals such as aluminium or copper on the wheel. The sanding belt is OK.

Revision as of 19:13, 19 January 2016

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The Basics

240W 2950 RPM motor driving:

  • 150 mm dia x 20 mm grinding wheel (12.7 mm bore)
  • 50 mm x 686 mm sanding belt

Safety

  • Long hair MUST be tied up, long sleeves should be rolled up securely.
  • Eye protection MUST be worn. Safety glasses are in the "Safety Equipment" box.
  • Ensure appropriate guards are in place.
  • Be careful what you shower in hot sparks (don't violate rule 0).
  • Do not grind non-ferrous metals such as aluminium or copper on the wheel. The sanding belt is OK.