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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Raviloi54 on October 26, 2015, 07:03:49 pm

Title: Sanding help.
Post by: Raviloi54 on October 26, 2015, 07:03:49 pm

I am trying to find the best/ fastest ways to sand the inside/ detail areas.  The outside I can do easy enough with sanding disks and my dremmel.

I normally just cut strips of sandpaper and have at it.  It just takes forever.  I tried converting an old power toothbrush but it bogs down to easy.

Has anybody tried the proxxon pen sander? Or the sanding sticks?

I have tried lot of different blades and always have some sanding to do.  Crown tooth seems to give me the least but I get a lot of kick back on the upstroke.  Any suggestions would be great.

Title: Re: Sanding help.
Post by: DWSudekum on October 26, 2015, 10:39:16 pm

Depending upon the detail  they make sander inserts for the scroll saw.

DW

Title: Re: Sanding help.
Post by: Kepy on October 27, 2015, 09:03:12 am

You can use emery boards that are cut to fit the hole you are sanding.

Title: Re: Sanding help.
Post by: Russ C on October 27, 2015, 10:15:26 am

First off, I use Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse Blades so I have very little sanding to do. Second, I use a sanding mop on those rare occasions when needed. Third, I will also use emery boards if needed. I cut them to fit the hole needing sanding.

But it is really all about the blade.  ;)

Title: Re: Sanding help.
Post by: Judy Hunter on October 27, 2015, 01:11:57 pm

I do some very intricate fret work cut with Flying Dutchman 0/3 spiral blades. I usse a sanding mop on everything to take care of fuzzies and to cut the edges.  If you are talking about a rough interior cut, that is why I use spiral blades. by going gently back and forth, you can smooth out a rough cut.   Hope this helps.  I have heard that some people just use the spirals after cutting to act as "sand paper".

Title: Re: Sanding help.
Post by: WynnD on October 27, 2015, 07:09:15 pm

Have you looked at the 3M wheels. They are up to 1" or maybe 1 1/2" in diameter and fit a 3/32 mandrel. They come in different grits and seem to work well on fret holes as well as general sanding. I got some from Rio Grande and I believe TreelineUSA. On carvings they do not leave scratches. Even though they are small they do last well.   Darryl

Title: Re: Sanding help.
Post by: Judy Hunter on October 28, 2015, 03:48:54 pm

can you supply a link?