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#Loosen bolts that clamp each end of paper aprox 3 turns. DO NOT remove these bolts, lest you be doomed to spend hours trying to retrieve them from the depths of the machine | #Loosen bolts that clamp each end of paper aprox 3 turns. DO NOT remove these bolts, lest you be doomed to spend hours trying to retrieve them from the depths of the machine | ||
#Use the allen wrench to pry the clamping blocks upwards, releasing the paper. Remove old paper | #Use the allen wrench to pry the clamping blocks upwards, releasing the paper. Remove old paper | ||
#Cut a new piece of paper. 80 grit for the front, 120 grit for the back. The manual specifies 14'9". There is a witness mark on the pallet racking above the router table to help measure this. | #Cut a new piece of paper. 80 grit for the front, 120 grit for the back. The manual specifies 14'9". There is a [[:File:Drum sander witness mark.jpg|witness mark]] on the pallet racking above the router table to help measure this. The end point is aprox 14'9" to the right - marked in red [[:File:Sandpaper end point.jpg|here]]. | ||
#Use the jig kept on the back of the machine to cut the angle on each end. | #Use the [[:File:Sandpaper jig.jpg|jig]] kept on the back of the machine to cut the angle on each end. | ||
#Clamp the right side end in, and wrap the paper around the drum. | #Clamp the right side end in, and wrap the paper around the drum. | ||
#Use the hockey stick tool to rotate the left end cap of the drum. Clamp the end of the paper in place. Release the end cap, which should tighten the sandpaper. | #Use the hockey stick tool to rotate the left end cap of the drum. Clamp the end of the paper in place. Release the end cap, which should tighten the sandpaper. | ||
