Double Taper Sanding Disc:

Directions: Apply sandpaper per the instructions below. Mount disc onto table saw arbor same as with any blade. Tilt arbor toward fence 2 degrees. This can be checked with a machinists square. Be sure to check directly over the arbor for most accurate results. Make a test cut and check results, adjust as needed.

While in use it is important to take very small cuts. I shoot for 1/64” of a cut with 1/32” being the most I will take. This disc is not designed to size work pieces, its designed to remove machine marks left from table saws, bandsaws, jointers, or other tools. Taking heavy cuts especially with a 120 disc will cause excessive heat, in turn this will gum up the paper and reduce life greatly.

Safety: Please work with this disc as though it was a saw blade, use a push stick and keep your fingers as far away as is reasonable. A special throat plate with a properly positioned splitter can be constructed for added safety. This will reduce the chance of kickback. Also, a sled or miter gauge should be used to guide a narrow workpiece when working on its end.

Please review the video on my YouTube channel for detailed instructions as well as tips and tricks. If you have any questions please email me: [email protected]

Notes: If your table saw is left tilt, you have two options. One, adjust the 90 degree stop enough so that you can tilt the saw arbor past 90 on to the necessary 2 degrees toward the fence. This is the option I use on my saw, and I’m OK without having a 90 degree stop. I check it with a machinist square each time I adjust the arbor anyway. Two, move the fence to the left side of the blade. Adjust the arbor 2 degrees and work as normal. Both options will be great results.

If you have a SawStop, it is necessary to turn off the safety before use.

Sandpaper: Apply a disc to both sides of the disc. Use the 3” diameter lip machined onto the disc to help center the sand paper. The sandpaper is adhesive backed and should be pressed onto the disc with a very firm hand pressure. It is also important to note that the disc should be cleaned prior to adhering sandpaper to it. Cutting fluid is used during the machining process, this needs to be cleaned with acetone, or other degreaser. Thoroughly rinse off degreaser and make sure disk is dry. Then apply sandpaper.

Replacing sandpaper: The adhesive used on the sandpaper is strong. It will take a little force to remove it. Once removed the disk will need to be cleaned of any left over residue. Again acetone, Goof Off or similar cleaner can be used. Make sure disc is clean and apply another disc.

More on sandpaper: The two grits of sandpaper I offer with the Double Taper sanding disc are 80 grit and 120 grit. After using many different grits I have come to the conclusion that these are the most useful. 80 grit is great for situations where more material needs to be removed, projects receiving a painted finish, and for preparing the edges of boards for glue-ups. 120 is great for projects that will receive a clear-coat or stain. I recommend some hand sanding if you are going to stain the project. This is to ensure the scratch pattern is the same across the whole project, this in turn will help stain absorb more evenly. If I am working on a very special project I would come back with a sanding block and 180 or 220 grit paper to clean off the faint sanding lines. Keep in mind because the disc is spinning at a high rate of speed while in the saw, the surface left isn't representative of a surface sanded by hand with the same grits. I am going to begin selling 150 and 180 in a couple months.