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'''Shop Area:''' Woodshop | '''Shop Area:''' Woodshop | ||
'''Tool:''' | '''Tool:''' Wide Belt Sander | ||
'''Requires in-person training:''' Yes | '''Requires in-person training:''' Yes | ||
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'''Date''' | '''Date''' | ||
5/30/2024 | |||
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= General = | = General = | ||
Powermatic WB-37 wide belt sander. | |||
= Reference = | = Reference = | ||
* [[:File: | * Powermatic WB-37 Manual: [[Media:Powermatic WB-37 Manual.pdf|https://vector-space.org/wiki/File:Powermatic_WB-37_Manual.pdf]] | ||
= Maintenance = | = Maintenance = | ||
== Adjusting Belt Tracking == | |||
According to the internet and belt grinders, belts move toward higher tension, but I swear this thing moves away from tension. | |||
== Regular Maintenance == | |||
Perform the following recommended maintenance procedures on a monthly basis: | Perform the following recommended maintenance procedures on a monthly basis: | ||
* Lubricate conveyor bushings and check for wear. | * Lubricate conveyor bushings and check for wear. | ||
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* Check all set screws for tightness on parts such as table support castings, bearings, conveyor coupler, castings, pulleys, and miter gears. | * Check all set screws for tightness on parts such as table support castings, bearings, conveyor coupler, castings, pulleys, and miter gears. | ||
'''Cleaning Abrasive Strips.''' Regularly clean the abrasive strips on the drums with commercially available cleaning sticks, following the manufacturer’s directions. When cleaning, also brush the stick crumbs from the drum while it is still rotating. | '''Cleaning Abrasive Strips.''' Regularly clean the abrasive strips on the drums with commercially available cleaning sticks, following the manufacturer’s directions. When cleaning, also brush the stick crumbs from the drum while it is still rotating. | ||
= Specifications = | = Specifications = | ||
[[File: | [[File:B-37_motor_nameplate.jpg|400px|thumb|WB-37 Motor Nameplate]] | ||
*20 HP, 3 phase, 220V Motor | |||
*Sanding belt: 37x75in | |||
'''END OF THE PROCEDURE''' | '''END OF THE PROCEDURE''' | ||
Latest revision as of 08:16, 24 August 2024
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Shop Area: Woodshop Tool: Wide Belt Sander Requires in-person training: Yes |
Procedure Number MT 110-10, Rev. 0 |
Date 5/30/2024 |
General
Powermatic WB-37 wide belt sander.
Reference
- Powermatic WB-37 Manual: https://vector-space.org/wiki/File:Powermatic_WB-37_Manual.pdf
Maintenance
Adjusting Belt Tracking
According to the internet and belt grinders, belts move toward higher tension, but I swear this thing moves away from tension.
Regular Maintenance
Perform the following recommended maintenance procedures on a monthly basis:
- Lubricate conveyor bushings and check for wear.
- Lubricate all moving parts, such as threaded rods, washers, and column tubes.
- Clean sawdust from the sandpaper and the conveyor belt.
- Blow dust from the inside of sanding drum(s) and the motors.
- Check all set screws for tightness on parts such as table support castings, bearings, conveyor coupler, castings, pulleys, and miter gears.
Cleaning Abrasive Strips. Regularly clean the abrasive strips on the drums with commercially available cleaning sticks, following the manufacturer’s directions. When cleaning, also brush the stick crumbs from the drum while it is still rotating.
Specifications
- 20 HP, 3 phase, 220V Motor
- Sanding belt: 37x75in
END OF THE PROCEDURE