New on the Pod: Essentials for Keeping Sanding Machines Running and More From Tom Wimberly

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In the latest episode of the "All Things Wood Floor" podcast, Tom Wimberly of TNT Machine Repair in Marseilles, Ill., walks through his journey from 40 years of floor sanding to becoming a go-to machine repair expert. He shares practical habits for preserving sanding equipment, such as blowing out dust, listening for odd noises, warming up machines during cold weather, and emptying vacuums, plus tips on belt tension, dust containment, and crew training.

This episode gives clear, hands-on advice to keep crews running, reduce breakdowns on the job and extend the life of your sanding and vacuum equipment.

Read Tom's articles "How I Learned To Charge What I’m Worth" from the December 2025/January 2026 issue of Wood Floor Business, and his article "Things Your Wood Floor Sanding Equipment Wishes You Would Do" from the April/May 2025 issue of WFB. 

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