The Contour Sander fits any standard 115mm (4 1/2") or 125mm (5") angle grinder. However, when choosing an angle grinder to suit the blade, you should look for the following features:
- An auxiliary handle to ensure easier balance, manage and control. Using the handle when carving not only improves user comfort and visibility but increases user safety.
- A metal guard that can be rotated and fixed to 45 degrees
- On/Off switch to be positioned on the top or side
- 550 Watts power, at a minimum
- Should have a spindle thread of:
- M14 (AUS and UK) | M14 (Europe) | 5/8″ (North America)
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The Contour Sander can be used on a variable speed, cord, or cordless grinder, as long as it runs at a speed of 9000 RPM or higher.
Possible cause: Incorrect thread or adapter
Solution: Check thread, locate the correct adapter
- In Europe the shafts suits an M14 thread
- In North America, the shaft suits a 5/8″ UMC x 11 thread
- In Australia the shaft suits an M14.
Possible Cause: Excessive flexing of the rubber pad in deep contours
Solution: Use a plastic flange to hold either the paper or cloth discs.
Possible cause: Shaft axis not aligned correctly with grinder spindle
Solution: Check that the extension shaft has fully tightened to the base of the grinder spindle. Do not use the base collar nut that is usually used to locate a grinding disc.
Possible Cause: Grinder spindle not accurate
Solution: Try on another grinder