How to remove adhesive sanding sheets on Byrnes rotary sander

[woodartist]

What is best to use on the aluminum sanding discs to remove the sanding sheet and glue on disc?

[kurtvd19]

I use acetone.  Get a bit undone and using a pipette or eyedropper put some acetone between the sandpaper and the disc.  Keep adding the acetone as you peel the sandpaper off.  If it's real hard to get the separation started apply some acetone the the top of the disc/sandpaper joint and let it work for a bit and you should be able to get the job started.  You don't need a lot of acetone but apply it as you strip off the sandpaper right where the sandpaper is still stuck to the disc.

Good luck.

Kurt

 

[druxey]

Please use a respirator or very good ventilation when doing this. And no open flame, please!