I caught a towel as I passed with the sander and this has completely jammed round the front roller. The course grade sandpaper is not helping. How do I lower the roller to release the towel?
Without seeing the carnage or knowing which sander you have, you have two choices: 1) Disassemble the sander until you get to the point where the towel and sandpaper can be removed. 2) If the sander cannot be disassembled your only other choice is to cut and remove pieces of the towel and sandpaper until it can all be removed.
Testimonial: "Thank you! I wish I knew how to drop the back (driving) roller enough to free the towel just a smidge!"
Well, it sounds like you have a belt sander. I would start by sacrificing the towel and the belt. Even if you tried all day and were able to save them they would probably look like they got caught in a sander. Get a utility knife and change the blade, you will want a brand new sharp blade for this. Start by cutting as much of the exposed towel off as you can. Remember, at this point the only thing you might be able to save is the sander. Cutting off the belt will relieve the tension. When you cut the belt give yourself enough belt on ether side to get a good grip. You might need to pull the belt back and forth as you remove small pieces of the towel. A good pair of pliers might help grip the towel fragments. When you finally do remove all the towel and the belt, take some time to look around the drum for fibers that might be stuck in the bearings and pull them out. You may need needle knows pliers for this. Keep the towel shreds for sating rags to finish the project you're working on so it will not be a total waist.
Good Luck
Ray
Well, it sounds like you have a belt sander. I would start by sacrificing the towel and the belt. Even if you tried all day and were able to save them they would probably look like they got caught in a sander. Get a utility knife and change the blade, you will want a brand new sharp blade for this. Start by cutting as much of the exposed towel off as you can. Remember, at this point the only thing you might be able to save is the sander. Cutting off the belt will relieve the tension. When you cut the belt give yourself enough belt on ether side to get a good grip. You might need to pull the belt back and forth as you remove small pieces of the towel. A good pair of pliers might help grip the towel fragments. When you finally do remove all the towel and the belt, take some time to look around the drum for fibers that might be stuck in the bearings and pull them out. You may need needle knows pliers for this. Keep the towel shreds for sating rags to finish the project you're working on so it will not be a total waist.
Good Luck
Ray
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*** On a Makita 9403 ***
I just did this exact same thing. It was only after i cut the belt did i figure this out. take off the housing on the side of the belt tension-er. Take off the black plate underneath. You will be able to see the roller shafts and the back one has fittings that will allow you to attach a 15/16 " socket. You can use the socket wrench to apply enough force to back out the towel. This was all after I had pulled tugged and torn the towel to bits with little luck of freeing it.
SOURCE: pad on 9045B sander
Remove the bottom faom pad, which should just be held on with phillips screws. Under this you will see the eccentric weight that has a screw in the middle. Not sure if it is left hand thread or not so be carefull. It is normally thread locked aswell so be firm but fair when unscrewing it. Once it's out you should be able to lever the weight of by applying equal pressure to each side of it. It will be centered on a woodruff key so be cartefull not to lose it. Also, in between this part of the base and the main body of the machine there is a rubber skirt that is clamped to both parts. Unscrew the band clamping the skirt to the base and I think you should be able to pry it apart then.
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You need to remove the allen head cap screw in the center of the base, then remove the washer, and pull the base straight down off the sander. If you can't get it to pull off, try gently rocking it a little as you exert pressure to pull it off.
Random orbit sanding base
With this sanding base, you can use the tool as a random orbit sander.
Fitting and removing the sanding base (fig. B)
- Place the sanding base (3) onto the spindle (10).
- Place the washer (7) onto the spindle.
- Insert the Allen screw (8) into the screw hole in the spindle.
- Tighten the Allen screw using the Allen key (9) supplied.
- To remove the sanding base, remove the Allen screw (8) and washer (7).
Fitting sanding sheets (fig. C)
- Hold the tool with the sanding base (3) facing upwards.
- Place the sanding sheet (11) onto the sanding base (3). The holes in the sheet do not need
to line up with the holes in the base.
Large detail sanding base
With this sanding base, you can use the tool as a detail sander or an orbital sander.
Fitting and removing the sanding base (fig. D & E)
For detail sanding, the pointed end should face forward as in fig. D. For sanding large areas,
the pointed end should face to the back as in fig. E.
- Place the sanding base (12) onto the spindle (10). Make sure that the legs of the base
locate into the tool.
- Place the washer (7) onto the spindle.
- Insert the Allen screw (8) into the screw hole in the spindle.
- Tighten the Allen screw using the Allen key (9) supplied.
You can also view the factory manual here: http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/documents/English/Instruction%20Manual/479727-00,MS1000%20SANDER.pdf
Be patient, and good luck! Let me know if this doesn't solve your problem and you still need help!
SOURCE: sandpaper sliding off
there isnt enough tension on the belt, hence the side to side movement. keep tightening the spring until it stops
SOURCE: sandpaper keeps come off
probably the typer disk you are using. cheep disks will not stay on long.
SOURCE: How do I change the sandpaper in my
there are many types of sizes for this sander check you have the right size first,,, after that check that the return springs in the belt tenshioner are poping out fully
Inspect the pressure rollers on the rear access
door and verify that they are clean and turn freely. Clean the rollers if needed
with a soft towel lightly moistened with water. If the rollers do not turn
freely, replace the rear access door.527 views
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Thank you for responding. Yes, it is a belt sander (Makita 9403) The towel is wedged so far in and fast, that I cant see a way that it will ever be released unless the roller (back one) can be dropped a little. To add to the problem, the sandpaper is v course and is also gripping onto the towel. Its crazy to think that so much of a towel can get sucked round the roller!
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