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Begin experimenting with the feed rate set at
about 40% to 50% of maximum. The best feed rate
will depend on a number of factors, including type
of stock, grit and depth of cut used, and whether
the stock is feed directly in line with the conveyor
bed or at an angle. If you observe a ripple effect on
the stock, slow down the feed rate. If the finish is
smooth and the machine is not overworking, you
can experiment with using a faster feed rate.
Also try a faster feed rate if the stock you are
working begins to show burn marks. With cherry,
hard maple and some other hardwoods, using a
shallower depth of cut and a faster feed rate will
help minimize burn marks. Slightly angling the
stock as it is fed into the machine may also help pre-
vent burning the stock.
Because of the wide range of variables, it is impor-
tant to experiment with your specific conditions
and make adjustments to achieve the optimum feed
rate. If problems occur, first check the depth of cut
and/or adjust the feed rate. Refer to
Troubleshoot-
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in this manual.
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The depth gauge measures the distance between
the conveyor table and the sanding drum for
thickness dimensioning. To calibrate the depth
gauge, raise the conveyor table until the drum(s),
wrapped with abrasive, touches the con-
veyor table. Make sure the indicator is
pointing at “zero”. If not, loosen the two
screws at the bottom of the indicator and
slide indicator until pointing at “zero”.
Tighten the two screws of the indicator.
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Electronic
D
EPTH
G
AUGE
(EDG)/Digital Read Out (DRO)
The depth gauge has its own manual. The EDG
can be calibrated by raising the conveyor until the
drum(s) are touching the conveyor and zero the
readout. Another calibration method is to sand a
piece of wood, measuring the thickness of the
wood and change the reading on the readout. See
EDG manual for details on calibrating and
operation.
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EPTH
S
TOP
A depth stop is located on the column tube just
above the tale support casting on the right
(inboard) side. The depth stop casting has a lock-
ing knob located on one side of the casting. To
operate the depth-stop: Determine desired thick-
ness of sanded part by either referencing the depth
gauge or sanding a part and measuring the thickness
of the sanded part. At this sanding thickness, posi-
tion the depth-stop along the column tube with the
gauge resting on the table support casting and tight-
en the locking knob on the depth stop. This will
give the desired thickness to the material and help
prevent under-dimensioning.
Fig. 13. Intellisand Controller and depth gauge.
Fig. 14. Depth gauge components.
Indicator
Light
Depth Gauge
Adjustment
Depth Indicator
Depth Scale
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