Disc Sander

alamengual · Post by **alamengual** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:12 pm

Hi,

Any tips on removing old sandpaper on sanding disc, left on for long period of time.

Thx
Angelo

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:41 pm

See https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=138.

With all good wishes,

husker9 · Post by **husker9** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:45 pm

I have used a heat gun assuming that you have a steel disc. Just heat up the metal of the sanding disc which makes the glue get soft. Then it is pretty easy to get the paper off and the glue that holds it. Hope this helps.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:02 pm

You can also place your sanding disc in a warm oven for a few minutes. Be careful as the metal will be a little hot.

twig/al · Post by **twig/al** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:29 pm

alamengual, 3M Company makes a spray that will remove the glue from the disc and won't harm the metal. You can get at at most places that sell supplies to body shops.

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:54 pm

alamengual, 3M Company makes a spray that will remove the glue from the disc and won't harm the metal. You can get at at most places that sell supplies to body shops.

No need to go buy something special to remove the glue. Mineral spirits or WD-40 will work just fine.