Sanding mops.

[hawkeye10]

There is a thread on sanding but I didn't want to hijack it. I have been thinking and wondering about sanding mops. They seem like they could be useful but being new I really don't know and I don't know which to buy.

[LarryEA]

Are you referring  to  minimops for your rotory tool? 

I have one that does as good a job as I can do.

The rest of my sanding is Orbit sander, Belt sender and hand sander

[hawkeye10]

Are you referring  to  minimops for your rotory tool? 

I have one that does as good a job as I can do.

The rest of my sanding is Orbit sander, Belt sender and hand sander

I have a Dremel tool but I wasn't thinking about it. I really don't know what I was thinking about. Boy am I in trouble.  

[bandaideman]

I have been using a sanding mop for the last several years and love it. Using 220grit It is a 6 inch I think. I use it on all my scrolling and other things, The more fragile the lighter the touch. But I like it.

[LarryEA]

I have been using a sanding mop for the last several years and love it. Using 220grit It is a 6 inch I think. I use it on all my scrolling and other things, The more fragile the lighter the touch. But I like it.

Hey dan,,,, What does it attach to? Drill press? Hand drill?

[LarryEA]

I have a Dremel tool but I wasn't thinking about it. I really don't know what I was thinking about. Boy am I in trouble.  

Trouble...,,, no way,,,. It's a good post.

Keep it going... 

Edited October 13, 2016 by LarryEA

[Sycamore67]

I like the sanding mop and have a couple to use on my drill press. I also use a Mac Mop which is kind of similar but is more gentle. I bought mine from Klingspor Woodworking.

[don in brooklin on]

I buy my sanding mops from Stockroom Supply.

 

I bought a cheap drill press from Princess Auto (aka Harbor Freight) for $60 and use all the time.

 

I have the mini mops for my dremel and hardly ever use.

 

Some videos of use at http://www.theonlinewoodshow.com/show/company.php?number=20102&cat=2

 

Don

 

No affiliation to Stockroom supply but a satisfied customer.

[WayneMahler]

You can make your own sanding mops. Just do a google search and it will come up with free plans. I don't use them and do my sanding by hand or a random orbital sander to remove the fuzzies on the back side. 

[amazingkevin]

There is a thread on sanding but I didn't want to hijack it. I have been thinking and wondering about sanding mops. They seem like they could be useful but being new I really don't know and I don't know which to buy.

Make your own with a bolt,nuts,washers an cloth sandpaper.They do amazing work.Google make your own sanding mops or flutter wheels

[JimErn]

I got one after it was mentioned here, wouldn't be without it

 

I took an old corded 1/4 inch drill and made a platform to strap it to.  Wired in a household light switch, I hang it on the wall and clamp it in place when I need it (limited space or too many things on the work bench)

[scrollerpete]

I use sanding mops all the time, I have 3 different grits they do a fantastic job of cleaning up the wood piece.

I also use the 220 grit between Tiung oil application.

[Phantom Scroller]

I need to make some mops feed up of hand sanding after belt sanding. Google here I COME.....................

[tonylumps]

Best thing since sand paper was invented.Remember the smaller the piece slower the RPM and a lighter the touch.I am still looking for about 5 pieces that flew away.

[Denny Knappen]

I have a Mac Mop that I purchased 8 years ago.  I use it on almost everything as a final sanding.  I attach it to the drill press.

[Rockytime]

I ordered three 3" dome type mops on ebay. $11.99 for the three. They are 180 grit which is quite coarse but they are cheap enough to try. Hopefully they will work OK.

[bandaideman]

Hey dan,,,, What does it attach to? Drill press? Hand drill?

 

Larry I use a drill press with very good results. I do have a dremel and a Craftsman want to be dremel and have not tried mini mops may give that a try too.

[rdatelle]

I use them once in a while. I have a four and a six inch. You do have to be have to be carefull with them though, especially on fragile stuff.

[Rolf]

I use the same as Denny from Klingspore, Model MM7204. I use the 180 and 240 grit. I did make my own once, Not worth my time or effort. And I found that type of mop to be too aggressive. All of them need to be broken in before use. I use mine on the end of a motor or on the side of my Sand Flee.