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'''Description''':
 
'''Description''':
  
The orbital sander allows for smooth, scratch free finish on plane wood board.
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The orbital sander allows for smooth, scratch free finish on planar wood boards.
  
It is simply a sander that moves the sanding media in a circle (spinning it) while at the same time moving the entire pad in a slightly oval orbit around the center of the sanders z axis.  Simply put the sander keeps the sanding particles from making contact with the same section of wood over and over, resulting in a more uniform finish.
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It is simply a sander that moves the sanding media in a circle (spinning it) while at the same time moving the entire pad in a slightly oval orbit around the center of the sanders' z-axis.  Simply put the sander keeps the sanding particles from making contact with the same section of wood over and over, resulting in a more uniform finish.
  
 
==Safety==
 
==Safety==
*Use the mask
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*Always wear a mask along with safety goggles.
*When you turn on the machine keep it up from the surface
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*When you turn on the machine, keep it away from the surface.
*When you turn off the machine let it come to a complete stop before placing it on the table
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*When you turn off the machine, let it come to a complete stop before placing it on a surface.
  
 
==How to use==
 
==How to use==
  
*Before you begin sanding, make sure the disk of the sander has proper sandpaper attached and with the ideal grain
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*Before you begin sanding, make sure the disk of the sander has proper sandpaper attached and with the ideal grain.
*Make sure that the sandpaper already on the sander does still have grit; if it is too used, replace it before sanding
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*Check that the sandpaper already on the sander still has grit; if it is too worn down, replace it before sanding.
*As usual, make sure that the material you are sanding is in a vice, or securely clamped to a table
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*As usual, make sure that the material you are sanding is properly secured with a vice or clamp to a table.
 
*When you turn the sander on, make sure you let it spin up to full speed before making contact with the material.  
 
*When you turn the sander on, make sure you let it spin up to full speed before making contact with the material.  
 
*Don't press down on the sander. The weight of the sander and your arm will cause enough pressure to get the job done.
 
*Don't press down on the sander. The weight of the sander and your arm will cause enough pressure to get the job done.
 
*Cover all rough surfaces of the material until the edges have been thoroughly smoothed and you have removed all splinters.
 
*Cover all rough surfaces of the material until the edges have been thoroughly smoothed and you have removed all splinters.
*Lift the sander off of the material before allowing it to slow down/ turn off.
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*Lift the sander off of the material before allowing it to slow down/turn off.
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
  
*Good finishing,
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*Good finishing
*No big marks on the wood,
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*Removes large marks on the wood
*Only for flat surfaces  
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*Only suitable for flat surfaces  
 
*Random movement
 
*Random movement
*Not good for the edges
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*Not good for sanding edges as it can be too powerful
  
  

Latest revision as of 10:57, 27 April 2020

Bosch GEX 150 AC Orbit Sander

Description:

The orbital sander allows for smooth, scratch free finish on planar wood boards.

It is simply a sander that moves the sanding media in a circle (spinning it) while at the same time moving the entire pad in a slightly oval orbit around the center of the sanders' z-axis. Simply put the sander keeps the sanding particles from making contact with the same section of wood over and over, resulting in a more uniform finish.

Safety

  • Always wear a mask along with safety goggles.
  • When you turn on the machine, keep it away from the surface.
  • When you turn off the machine, let it come to a complete stop before placing it on a surface.

How to use

  • Before you begin sanding, make sure the disk of the sander has proper sandpaper attached and with the ideal grain.
  • Check that the sandpaper already on the sander still has grit; if it is too worn down, replace it before sanding.
  • As usual, make sure that the material you are sanding is properly secured with a vice or clamp to a table.
  • When you turn the sander on, make sure you let it spin up to full speed before making contact with the material.
  • Don't press down on the sander. The weight of the sander and your arm will cause enough pressure to get the job done.
  • Cover all rough surfaces of the material until the edges have been thoroughly smoothed and you have removed all splinters.
  • Lift the sander off of the material before allowing it to slow down/turn off.

Features

  • Good finishing
  • Removes large marks on the wood
  • Only suitable for flat surfaces
  • Random movement
  • Not good for sanding edges as it can be too powerful


External link

http://www.bosch-professional.com/qa/en/random-orbit-sander-gex-150-ac-131479-0601372771.html