Lee Valley Tools 15Z0205 User manual

Figure 2: Inserting the pin.
Pin
Cut End In
Abrasive
Side Out
2"× 36"
Sandpaper
Belt (120x).
Flexible
Beam
Pins
Handles
Figure 1: Bow sander components.
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The flexible fiberglass beam on this bow sander keeps a cloth-backed sandpaper
belt tensioned between two handles for sanding curved surfaces without risk of
creating a flat spot. The 16"bow sander can be used with the included 2" × 36"
sandpaper belt; for the 10"version, the belt will need to be cut in half.
If you are using the 16"bow sander with the 36"sandpaper belt provided,
flatten the belt so that there are two folds set 18"apart. If you choose to use
sandpaper from a roll, cut a 24"length and make two folds, 18"apart and
approximately 2"to 3"from each cut end.
For the 10"bow sander, cut an 18"length of sandpaper and make two folds,
12"apart and approximately 2"to 3"from each cut end.
Insert a pin into one of the folded
ends of the sandpaper, then slide this
assembly into one handle, as shown
in Figure 2. Repeat this step for the
other handle. The sandpaper will lock
into the handle when the bow sander
is under tension.
Note: When using a sandpaper strip,
the abrasive side should face out and
the cut ends should face in.
Bow Sander

Figure 3: Handle sockets should face each other.
Abrasive Side Out
Handle Socket
Figure 4: Inserting the beam.
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Position the two handles as shown in Figure 3, such that the handle sockets
are facing each other.
Insert one end of the beam into one of the handle sockets, and then flex the
beam to insert the other end into the other handle socket.
To increase the tension, use a shorter length of sandpaper. To reduce it, use a
longer strip of sandpaper.
Flex the beam to disengage it from the handles and remove the sandpaper.