Mop Sanders

[Rockytime]

I finally decided to break down and buy a sanding mop. The time has come. Just need to know what grits are being used by the scrollers here. At nearly $30 I only want to buy one. At least for now

[Dan]

I use 120 and 220 the most. I guess it depends on what you're sanding...fretwork or intarsia.

[Rockytime]

Thanks. Guess I'll order the 120 grit since I have not been doing anything too delicate.

[Dave Monk]

For puzzles and key bobs I like this better than sanding mops. dave

[dgman]

I have both 120 and 220. The 120 is rarely used and the 220 is so worn, I need to refill it!

Edited December 4, 2016 by dgman

[tonylumps]

I have the large sanding mops .They cost me about 40.00 a piece.very seldom use them I found sanding mops on Amazon for 14.00 that I like They are called star sanders from peachtree.They are a little smaller but soften up quicker For that kind of price I bought all 3 grits

Edited December 4, 2016 by tonylumps

[amazingkevin]

I finally decided to break down and buy a sanding mop. The time has come. Just need to know what grits are being used by the scrollers here. At nearly $30 I only want to buy one. At least for now

Rockytime ,make your own ,it's easy and it grits you like!

[hawkeye10]

These are the mops I bought and I should have bought them years ago. It seems I find a use for them almost every day.

 

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/mm07204/

[RangerJay]

I use only the 220 grit and have never felt the need to purchase any other grit. I've used mops for roughly 3 years now - always without the stabilizers - but the last refill I thought I would give them a try and seem to be finding out that the stabilizers look to be contributing to a longer lasting, tangle free mop.

 

I've included this website which has a bit of an explanation on sanding mop grits - it is a Canadian website and I'm not sure about international shipping - but if they do ship to the U.S., and with the current exchange rate, you might get a good deal on a purchase.

 

https://www.tufftooth.com/

 

 

Jay

[Gonzo]

I agree with Kevin, make your own. You can buy wood turners sanding kits from Rockler for 10 bucks when it's on sale, which is now. It is 1" rolls of five different grits.

Cut strips to 3". 24 strips is what I make.

Take two pieces of scrap wood, 1/4 x 1 x 3 inch. Tape them together. Using your scroll saw cut slots 1" long on each side, spaced 1/8" apart.

Drill 1/4" hole in the middle.

Now take 6 strips at a time and sandwich them between the jig you just made. Wrap it in packing tape. Using 1/4 drill bit, drill hole thru strips following the hole in the jig.

Then, hop on the scroll saw and follow the slots that you made. (I use my dull blades doing this, no sense in wasting good blades).

Slice open the jig and repeat process 3 more times.

When finished take a 1/4 x 3 or 4 inch bolt, and cut off the head.

Screw on a nut, then put on a washer, and then put the strips on, alternating up, down, crisscross, every which way. Add washer and nut.

There you have a sanding mop for less than a buck.

With 5 different grits you can have five different sanding mops.

I hope this is clear enough for you. If not ask questions. It is really simple to make and it works surprisingly well. If I can do it, anyone can. And you can save lots of money.

Plus, it gives me the satisfaction that it is something THAT I made. I think a lot of you know what I mean.

[NC Scroller]

I split the differnce and use 180 grit.