Dave Monk Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 All of my projects I give at least two coats of lacquer. After the first coat I always sand lightly with 220 grit paper. Today I was finishing some fret work. I started sanding it and was having a tough time. An idea came to my mind. I decided to try to go over it lightly with my 220 grit sanding mop. Why in the heck didn't I think of that before. It worked awesome. I will be doing that on every project. dave lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Good tip. I'm picking one up in the morning. I sand by hand or a palm sander. Actually I sand very little as so far I have only made a couple of things that require sanding. But...I have ordered several patterns and will start producing more. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Experience is the best teacher. Thanks for sharing Dave. I hand sand but have been on the fence about a sanding mop. Maybe time to make one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 The last time i used a sanding mop i made really scared me .It was 4'' an very stiff.I tryed it on some fret work an it did so well i could even press kind of hard with no damage.I believe the grit was 80 but wore out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I have seen Steve Good do it in his videos. He has one hooked up to his Sand Flea. It seems Steve has about every tool known to man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Hey Dave, here's a tip for you. if you have dust nibs in the first coat of lacquer, sand with a folded piece of brown paper bag. It acts like 1200 grit sandpaper. I also use it to level off the last coat of lacquer. It doesn't leak any sanding dust and it's free! SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Thanks for the tips folks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I use 600 grit emery paper on lacquer, works fine., I bought it at a garage sale a couple years ago about 400 sheets of 600 & 400grit paper. IKE Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Dave I even use the mops on my delicate fret work. I support the back with another piece of wood. I have been using this one for years. I like them better than the regular mops, seem to last longer and more gentle for me. I use them on all of my projects. I use 180 and 240. http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/mm07204/ I have one mounted on a motor and the other on my Sand Flee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Rolf, That looks like a good one. Thanks, dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Like dgman, I don't use any actual sandpaper on finish. I go over it with regular copier paper. It takes the rough off without worrying about sanding through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I use regular paper if there is a little rough place after my project is complete. I use a precatalized lacquer. Maybe there is a differance between products but I have always sanded and I feel like I get a better finish by doing it. I enjoy all the imput though. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I use the Mac Mop on every project. My 220 is about wore down to nothing. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I usually use steel wool to scuff the surface, if I'm using a poly finish. And if I'm using lacquer, I just spray one coat on top of the other. Len SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Now thats a Great Tip Dave Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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