Reply by David Grimes

I would tilt the bed on the Ridgid sander to 45 degrees, slide the miter gauge into the track (to give me something to hold it against straight), then gently feed it into the belt until I see it reach the top corner. Total time about 30 seconds. Fingers (and the skin that covers them): intact.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia