Getting More Out of Your 12 inch disc sander plate
If you've noticed your wood starting to burn or your workpieces kicking back more than usual, it might be time to take a closer look at your 12 inch disc sander plate. It's one of those parts we often take for granted until the machine starts vibrating like a leaf in a hurricane. Most of the time, we focus on the grit of the sandpaper or the power of the motor, but that round metal plate is really the backbone of the whole operation. If it's not flat, clean, and balanced, nothing else you do is going to result in a professional finish. ...