Name: Annie Hawkins Machine: Bobbin sander Annotated photograph of machine

Date: 19.11.11 Suitable materials and processes: All hard woods Most softwood (very soft woods like balsa are not suitable for this machine)

BS4163 Main points: 10.5.1.1, work can become jammed in the machine. 10.5.1.1, hands and clothing can become entangled in moving parts 10.5.1.1, dust can be inhaled. 10.5.1.1, sanding belts can split and lash out. 10.5.1.1, hands can come into contact with abrasive surfaces. CLEAPSS Main Points: 1.083, work can become trapped between moving parts including the bobbin and drive pulleys. 1.083, work can be thrown from the bobbin sander is not held correctly. 1.083, contact with the sander can cause cuts and abrasions. 1.083, lose clothing, jewellery or long hair can become entangled in moving parts. PPE: Always: Goggles Overalls Dust mask Appropriate footwear Excessive use: Ear defenders Common Problems: The sander bed is not level. The material is not held securely. Using too small pieces of material that would be better suited to sanding by hand. Pushing the material too hard onto the bobbin.

Common Misconceptions: That material needs to go the same direction as the sander. That pushing harder makes the process quicker.

I have used this machine to: Sand a curved edge of pine wood.