scrollin'fool Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 I saw in a book that regular emery boards can be used to great effect as sanding tools when attached to the scrollsaw as a blade. has anyone here done this? goes it work and are there any general tips on how to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Never used those.. but when I first started scroll sawing back in 06' I bought some scroll sanders.. they was basically a emery cloth with flat plastic ends that would fit into the blade clamps of my old dremel 1800 scroll saw clamps.. that said... I never did use them all up.. and one time I needed to sand something and was going to use them in my DeWalt.. but the clamps on my DW 788 wasn't spread apart enough for those plastic ends to fit.. Seems like I did try to use like a fingernail file ( emery board ) in my saw once too and it wouldn't fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Emery boards will wear out quick. I have glued emery cloth to blades and got better results. When I first started scrolling I had to do some sanding but it didn't take long before I quite sanding. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, hawkeye10 said: Emery boards will wear out quick. I have glued emery cloth to blades and got better results. When I first started scrolling I had to do some sanding but it didn't take long before I quite sanding. I like your idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 They do wear out easy, but my wife gets them for me at the dollar store....I use mostly when i cut portraits using spiral blades....Works for me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 I use them frequently. I like that there is two grits on the same board and I can use a pair of heavy shears to trim them to fit what I need if the board is too large out of the package. I used some of the sanding strips with my old Hitachi saw, but like said above, they don't work with a DeWalt. Sam777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Haven't tried putting them in the saw, will have to try that. I use them for hand sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Never found a need for them. When scrolling if using the right blade your cuts should be smoothe SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 I use to use them a bit when I first started scrolling, but now that I use better blades I no longer have any use for them. Len SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 I use them for minor trim.but not in my saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollin'fool Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 thanks for all the replies I'll have to pick up some and try them. and when youre using nothing but scrapwood that people have thrown away, you often find some festhering no matter what blade youre using. especially softwoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 I frequently use emery boards for sanding fuzzies off of tiny wood projects cut on my scroll saw, but I don't put them in the saw. I've also been known to trim their width in order to get into small areas. They have proven to be quite handy, but they don't last very long. Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 5:38 AM, Jim McDonald said: I use them frequently. I like that there is two grits on the same board and I can use a pair of heavy shears to trim them to fit what I need if the board is too large out of the package. I used some of the sanding strips with my old Hitachi saw, but like said above, they don't work with a DeWalt. I do the same, cut along the length so I can get into the tight areas. It is a pain in the neck to clean the fuzzies with that. It is better to use the correct blades which leave very little fuzz. Good Luck Sam SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I use them for sanding but not in my saw. I found emery boards wear out to fast and so make my own. I use popsicle sticks and self stick sand paper. I make them up in different grits. I think cheaper and better than emery boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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