Historical information

Used in Building Studies at Ballarat School of Mines. The sander used to sand rough timber smooth, remove old finish from wood, put a bevel on a door, reduce the thickness of timber, dress up a poor saw cut. Also used for back cutting miter cuts for neater joints and for polishing and cutting.

Physical description

Stainless steel with rollers and sanding plate. Hand held. Continuous loop of sandpaper would be mounted.

Inscriptions & markings

Maker's Plate: MILLER FALL TOOLS
CATALOG 830
3 INCH BELT SANDER
MODEM "C" USE 3" X 21" BELT
230/250 VOLTS 3 AMPS
25-60 CYCLES MADE IN USA PATENT 2,991,595
MILLER FALLS COMPANY, GREEFIELDS, MASS.

TO CHANGE BELT
PULL LEVER

DIRECTION OF BELT