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	SMOOTHER TIMES 2012

Staying Active at Work

These days, few of us have jobs that require a lot of physical activity (typing doesn’t count). We tend to sit at our desks most of the day, getting up infrequently to move around. But study after study links inactivity with dying earlier from diseases like cancer, so it’s in our best interest to learn how to get some exercise even when we have to stay at our desks.

American Cancer Society Director of Nutrition and Physical Activity Colleen Doyle, MS, RD, has some tips to keep you active during your workday and at your desk.

If you drive to work and park in a deck or garage, find a space at the far end so you have to walk to the elevator or stairs. If you take transit, get off one stop ahead of your office and walk the extra distance. And, if you can, choose the escalator or stairs instead of the elevator. Stuck sitting at conference tables? Have a walking meeting. Frequently sending emails to people down the hall? Walk to someone’s office to deliver a message. And have you considered sending your printing to a printer far away? Or using the bathroom the farthest from your desk?

At your desk, ditch your chair and sit on an exercise ball instead. During conference calls, stand up and pace, or stay seated and do leg lifts, knee bends, and toe curls. If you’re feeling really adventurous, keep a weight under your desk for bicep curls. If you have a wall, do standing push-ups. With no extra time needed in your day, you can be active at work. Give it a try; your body will thank you.

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What are the advantages of using paper belts over cloth belts?

Typically paper belts will give a better finish. For a wide belt machine the backing should be "E" or "F" weight. This is a heavy paper that has some flexibility. Paper belts must be handled carefully to avoid damaging the edges. This type of belt is less expensive than cloth, but will not supply the life expected from cloth.

Cloth belts for wide belt sanding are available in "X" or "Y" weight backing. The "Y" weight is a heavy material that can be polyester or a polyester / cotton blend. These products can be used for aggressive dimensioning of stock. In most cases an "X" weight back should be sufficient for normal sanding (80 grit and finer). Cloth belts are more expensive but can be justified by the longer life they provide.
In summary, the performance of the sanding belt compared to the cost will determine the value.