stoney Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just wondering if anybody owns one of the small pen sanders like the Proxxon pen sander or the Microlux from MicroMark. For those that are not familiar they are a micro reciprocating detail sander. I think one would make a great tool for clean up on any small woodworking projects. I make many small toys and I believe one would work well for sanding the tight hard to get at areas. The Proxxon pen sanders speed can be adjusted if connected to the variable output power supply which might make it a better choice. Apparently these are the only two products of this kind readily available as no others come up in a Google search. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 I don't know anything about them. Both look very "plastic" to me and not the stronger kind, but I have only looked at the pictures. I could only find one review on the Microlux one. It was pretty good. The Proxxon has several reviews on Amazon. Some good some not good at all. If they work and last, looks like a nice little tool to have for sure. OCtoolguy and stoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 I don't have one. I would be curious to see if you find it useful. My concern would be trying to find replacement sandpaper for it. OCtoolguy and stoney 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, MrsN said: I don't have one. I would be curious to see if you find it useful. My concern would be trying to find replacement sandpaper for it. they sell pre cut hook n loop sanding sheets, but frugal (read cheap) guy that I am, I don't see why you can't cut up a hook n loop sanding disc stoney and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 They don't say in their advertising but no matter which they use, hook and loop or adhesive backed, they are both available in larger sizes that could be cut to size. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Wow! I am bumping this thread back up because it is hard to believe on a forum with over 4000 members that someone doesn't personally own or have used one of the for mentioned pen sanders. I think I already know they probably are not the be all end all and could stand improvement as most tools could but would like some input. The reviews on Amazon are mixed but I would prefer hearing from someone on this forum if possible. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) I looked at them. I liked the one from MicroMark but didn't like the price after buying it and having to add a transformer. Not sure about Proxxon. Interesting though. I was curious about "hacking" a cordless toothbrush. Anybody here done that? Edited December 8, 2019 by octoolguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Stoney, I have not used the brands you mentioned, but I used to have a Ryobi detail sander. Well.....it was a POS. It really was a waste of time and effort to use. I found it easier to sand by hand! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 18 hours ago, dgman said: Stoney, I have not used the brands you mentioned, but I used to have a Ryobi detail sander. Well.....it was a POS. It really was a waste of time and effort to use. I found it easier to sand by hand! Dan, I've got the Dremel and have used it for some "light" sanding where I didn't want to exert too much pressure. I bought it primarily for the cutting blades that came with it. I have used them to great extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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