Sanding the finished work

[Retired Scroller]

I typically use sanding files, belt sander and oscillating drum sander for my work. What other methods/tools are used for smaller projects? Is a flap sander an option for this smaller work?thanks for the input.

 

[Denny Knappen]

I use a Mac Mop on almost every project.

[Chunkthekid]

I haven't been doing this long so I haven't built up a very good collection of tools. I do all of my sanding with a spindle sander, a dremel, and by hand. I bought a bunch of different types of sanding wheels for my dremel and I use it all time, especially when I am doing intarsia (or when I have the patience to sand every edge of my puzzles)

[Scrappile]

I'm like Denny, I use my Mac Mops on almost all the things I make.  If it is curved items sometimes the Sanding Mop works better.  I have 12" Harbor Freight disk sander and I use it a lot also.

[MrsN]

The sanding tool you use depends a bit on the actual small piece that you are sanding. 

For fretwork pieces, I use a small butane torch to burn the "fuzzies" then use a foam sanding block. They basically wipe off. 

I have a skill octo detail sander. (Like a random orbital but not quite as powerful) I use it on most of my pieces that are not "delicate".

I use a dremel with sanding drums to shape edges of more solid pieces like toys and some jewelry pieces. I used to use a spindle sander a lot but was downsizing my space and wanted workbench space more than the sander. I don't miss it all that much but if you do a lot of intarsia you probably would.

I have a collection of needle files, emery boards, mini-belts, sanding blades and other stuff that looked/sounded cool. Now and then I use them but not often.

[fredfret]

Sand Flee for most flat work hand or Dremel with sanding drum for other.

Fredfret

wichita, ks

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

sand with a palm sander

[amazingkevin]

19 hours ago, Retired Scroller said:

I typically use sanding files, belt sander and oscillating drum sander for my work. What other methods/tools are used for smaller projects? Is a flap sander an option for this smaller work?thanks for the input.

 

i have a box full of flap wheels,sanding mops etc.Shame on me for putting them all in one box because i filed it somewhere and can't find them when i need them.

[lawson56]

Well all my work is 1/4 wood so I use my hand sand small files and emory boards.Except at the end when I glue them all together,then I use my belt sander.

Edited October 19, 2017 by lawson56

[Gonzo]

I do mostly fret work and my main samding tool is a sanding mop. 

[Scrappile]

Also,,, for the fuzzies the Mac Mops can't get I use a Dremel with a little wire brush thingy.  It works super.

[dgman]

To add to what has already been said, I sand the blank to finish grit, usually 220 grit before I cut. Then after cutting, I use a folded piece of 220  grit sandpaper to touch up any fuzzies.

if the right blade and cutting techniques are use, I never have to sand the edges or inside cuts. 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

2 hours ago, dgman said:

To add to what has already been said, I sand the blank to finish grit, usually 220 grit before I cut. Then after cutting, I use a folded piece of 220  grit sandpaper to touch up any fuzzies.

if the right blade and cutting techniques are use, I never have to sand the edges or inside cuts. 

I do the exact thing. Prep ahead of time and save agony latter. I can not figure out how you people use a mop sander  on flat finished work and if it has delicate fret work. Never used a mop sander. 220 grit on a palm sander and all fuzzies are gone and any adhesive from tape is gone. 

[CharleyL]

I sometimes use a flap sander on larger work, but much of what I make is too small for even that. To deburr/defuzz edges, I frequently use fingernail files, sometimes trimmed narrower to fit in tiny places. A few strokes with the fine grit is usually all that is necessary, if you learn to follow the pattern lines well.

Charley