Sanding
end grain can be a chore. It's difficult enough just because it's the hardest
part of the board to remove saw marks from. Add to that the small surface area
and you run into problems keeping the surface square and flat as you sand. This
little sanding jig makes handling pieces small and large a snap, taking advantage
of the power sanding capabilities of a disc sander while providing support for
the workpiece. It can be used as a slider, allowing you to maintain even wear
across the face of the sanding disc. If your pieces are really small, you can
lock the Miter Slider in place and just slide your workpiece down the fence to
the sanding disc. Add
a Miter Slider and (2) T-Slot Panel Connectors to a small Build-It Panel and place
in the miter slot at your disc sander. Adjust the Miter Slider to fit your slot.
Cut a piece from another Build-It Panel to fill the gap between the existing assembly
and your sanding disc. Cut the slots in the fence as shown then attach with (2)
1/4-20 x 1-1/2" hex bolts with washers and Build-It Knobs. The slotted holes
permit adjustment to almost any angle. Caution: If you have a small side table
on your disc sander, you should only use this jig with the miter slider "locked"
in the slot to create a stationary jig.
