Como reparar una lijadora de madera que rebota al estar lijando

How to Repair a Bouncing Orbital Polisher – Diagnosis and Temporary Solution for a Damaged Bearing 🔧 In this video, I share a step-by-step inspection and repair process for a wood orbital polisher that was experiencing abnormal performance: the disc was spinning too fast and was not sanding steadily. The customer reported that it "bouncing" when used, which was preventing him from doing his usual work. 🔍 What will you find in this video? Initial diagnosis after a workshop test ⚡ In-depth inspection of each internal component 🧩 Complete disassembly of the disc, damper, and protective cover 🔩 Problem identification: Excessive noise from the bearing that sticks when rotating 🧱 Alternative method to continue using the tool: Temporary lubrication of the bearing 🛢️ Internal cleaning with thinner and special bearing grease ✨ Final assembly of the polisher and operational test ✅ ⚠️ Technical notes and recommendations The damaged bearing could not be replaced due to lack of immediate availability, so a temporary solution with lubrication was applied. This option was accepted by the client, as they needed to continue working. It was clearly explained that the definitive repair would be replacing the bearing with a new one. It is emphasized that this type of repair should only be used as a temporary option and requires supervision to prevent future damage to the equipment. 📦 Process Highlights: Opening and cleaning both bearing seals Application of specialized grease Meticulous reassembly: counterweight, damper, screws, Velcro sandpaper Test results: The polisher no longer skips! 👨‍🔧 This content is ideal if: You work with power tools for woodworking You have an orbital polisher that is experiencing malfunctions or excessive vibrations You are looking to learn effective and safe solutions without industrial tools You want to understand how the rotation and damping system works in these devices 🧼 As part of good service, an external cleaning is also performed to deliver the tool in optimal condition to the customer. 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more repair content, technical solutions, and helpful tips for workshop work!