Popular Post Sycamore67 Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 This is another sanding topic that might be useful. I sometimes need to sand the edges of a narrow cut or vein. These are sometimes too narrow for cloth backed sand paper. If I use just a thin piece of regular sandpaper, it breaks very quickly. So, I take thin but good quality sandpaper and back it with packing tape. Then simply cut into whatever width and length strips you like. I make them from typically 180, 220, and 320 grit sandpaper. barb.j.enders, MarieC, ChelCass and 11 others 9 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 That’s a good idea OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 I glued strips of sandpaper to popsicle sticks shaped to my specific needs. Most of the sandpaper I have a cloth backing. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Diamond needle files are not exactly sandpaper, but I find they can serve the same purpose and I find them quite useful. They are cheap and last a very long time in my shop. WARRIOR Needle File Set, 10 Piece OCtoolguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 I have found the needle files too coarse for my needs most of the time. Then a friend gave me a " bead reamer ", designed to enlarge the holes in small jewelry beads, these are smaller than needle files and much finer than typical needle files. Then I found bead reamers that are designed to be used in a Dremel tool. https://www.amazon.com/10pc-Diamond-Reamer-Dremel-Rotary/dp/B018MNCZ4K?pd_rd_w=bE06y&content-id=amzn1.sym.deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_p=deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_r=EHFFXWZNR00FZ6B88YC0&pd_rd_wg=gUHoq&pd_rd_r=12880f64-d5b1-4b14-b0ba-b30f9717379e&pd_rd_i=B018MNCZ4K&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_i These things are great. one inch long taper, needle point to 1/16 inch wide at the top. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Interesting that someone used cloth backed sandpaper as I have not had good luck doing that. Paper backed sandpaper worked better for me. I have needle files that I use but will need to look at the diamond ones. Part of the reason I started this thread is to find out what others are using. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Emery boards from the dollar store. OCtoolguy and Wichman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 another great idea OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 You can get fine diamond needle files, just not from harbor freight. I have old-school steel needle files for fine work if needed. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Thanks for all the tips. I have just used plain sandpaper for veining but will look to add tape to the back for a bit of support. I also use emery boards and have needle files. Just looked at the link for the ones for the dremel ($13 from your link to $46 on the Canadian site). OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Emery boards are great but sometimes they are too coarse or too big for some jobs. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 These com in handy from time to time in my shop. Craft Sanding Scraps, 5 Oz Bag, Mixed Grit, Various Shapes & Sizes They are a bit of a crapshoot as far grit size. These are scraps from maling fingernail files. I have seen the the finger nail files available in grits from 80-12,000. I cost a lot more but you can buy fingernail files in individual grits. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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