WEN AT6535 3.5-Amp Oscillating Spindle Sander with Extra Large Beveling Table Top

 WEN AT6535 3.5-Amp Oscillating Spindle Sander with Extra Large Beveling Table Top

•  Features five sizes of sanding sleeves: 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1-1/2 inch, and 2 inches
• 2000 RPM motor oscillates spindle 58 times per minute with a 5/8-inch stroke
• Onboard storage maintains organization of all accessories and sandpapers
• Spacious 14-1/2 by 14-1/2-inch table bevels up to 45 degrees to accommodate angled workpieces

How to Use a Spindle Sander

A spindle sander is a machine that has a tube-shaped sanding sleeve on an oscillating, rotating spindle. Use this type of sander to smooth curved areas, cleaning cuts and sanding saw marks left by roller or band saws. An oscillating shaft sander saves time by quickly sanding curved areas that would take hours to sand by hand. The machine is much easier and more accurate than a drum sander mounted to a drill. The variety of sleeves allows for sanding access to small, tight curves as well as large, flowing patterns.

things you need

• spindle sander
• sanding spindles
• key
• safety glasses or goggles

Position the design piece over the table area of ​​the spindle sander and turn on the sander.

Rub the design against the sanding sleeve on the shaft and apply light pressure. Don't put too much pressure on an area or the sander will remove a lot of wood in that area. Keep the design part in constant motion across the sanding axis for smooth sanding along the design edge.

Limit the edges of the piece's trim pieces to within 1/8 inch of the piece's final edge. Draw a line to the exact edge needed for the project. Gently run the edge draft along the drum's axis to remove the wood to the line. Use long, smooth strokes for best results.

Tilt the table on some sander spindle models by adjusting the angle on top of the table to sand edges of parts that require and angled edge rather than a straight, 90 degree edge. Each machine is adjusted according to the instructions in the owner's manual.

Replace sanding sleeves as needed by removing the nut on top of the rod with a wrench, take the old sanding sleeve off the shaft and replace it with a new sleeve. Replace the nut to secure the sanding sleeve in position.



tips & warnings

• Use the appropriately sized spindle for each part of the sanding project to extend the life of the sanding sleeve.
• Turn sanding sleeves on to use the other half if there is remaining grit on half of the sanding sleeve to reduce the number of sleeves needed for each project.
• Read and follow all safety recommendations for your specific shaft sander.
• Always wear safety glasses when using an axle sander.