Know-How Series: DS300 Set Up and Maintenance Tips

[@Timshowtomake]

I have the DS300 for a week now and I love it.

[@willybaetens4648]

Hi, Thanks for sharing. Keep it safe, it is not over yet. Willy from Belgium 😷😷😷

[@WestergaardChristian]

I just received this and excited to try it. Though there is a little bit of wobble in the disc as it turns, which I fear will throw off the 90 degree slightly. Anyway to mend that?

[@steviebye1]

Thanks for this informative video. I have just received my new DS300 and are having trouble getting my disks to stick. what is the best cleaner. I have been using acetone, is this the problem. Thanks Steve.

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Please contact our technical support team on 01246 571 020 (and select option 2) or email [e-mail]. Best Wishes, Record Power.

[@VikVandammeViolins]

Nice machine, I have it for a few years now. The only problem I have is that the iron cast surface is really not flat at all. It has a big hollow 'bump' in the middle, around 0.5mm deep. Since I work with small object this is annoying to keep things square, any tips on how to make the surface flat? Thanks

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hello Vik, thanks for your message. It sounds like your table may be out of tolerance, if so we will resolve this for you - please contact us either by telephone or by raising a support request on the website, best wishes.

[@keithclark9767]

What I am missing is the changing of the sanding discs. Taking one off and replacing it with a different grit when using the self adhesive version could be a bit of a pain. I wonder how good the adhesive will be once I have put a sanding disc on and off a few times. What will last longer; the abrasive or the adhesive? The rest of the video was very - positively - informative.

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hi Keith, A lot will depend on your applications, if the job require large sections of timber being taken down say for some stud work then the self adhesive disc is ideal, if your work requires finer grade work, then the quick change disc may better, if you use the self adhesive disc and its been fitted for a long time it may be you need to use a solvent remover with a plastic scraper together they will soon clean the main disc. PW

[@XaltLures]

Because of te run out of te disc i brought it back to te local dealer. I bought a made in Germany Hegner HSM 300 disc sander. Its a very quiet machine with no run out on the disc at all.

[@titianobsidian6549]

Good to know there's no run out with that one, but for the price they are now it certainly has to be perfect. The record disc sander has come down in price in the last few month's, unfortunately can't see the Hegner coming down thought :(.

[@XaltLures]

@@titianobsidian6549 .. True! Germany made machines are expensive but reliable and precise.. Regards, Richie.

[@CaptainCarling]

Are these okay for metal work?

[@RecordPowerTV]

Hello, thank you for getting in touch with us. This machine is designed for woodworking use only and should not be used in conjunction with metals. Best Wishes, Record Power.