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Title: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: Judy Hunter on August 07, 2013, 05:32:32 pm

What a PITA!!!! Either I did something wrong or am just not smart enough.  From now on I will order my mops.

Anyone want  precut for length 180 pieces of 6 x 2 in. 180 grit sandpaper??  First request gets it. 
Excuse me now I have to go order a sanding mop.

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: countryscroller on August 07, 2013, 05:34:45 pm

Steve has a video on how to make one I think. Don't give up!

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: countryscroller on August 07, 2013, 05:36:32 pm

Well here it is. I think he bought it, I didn't watch the vid, but he takes it apart to show how it goes together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95YOx1Zicqs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95YOx1Zicqs)

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: dirtrider73068 on August 07, 2013, 08:16:21 pm

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-180-grit-medium-grade-abrasive-ball-96945.html

Wonder how this would work out?

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: Becky on August 07, 2013, 09:42:46 pm

Here's a video that should help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViFzlabVinM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViFzlabVinM)

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: Judy Hunter on August 07, 2013, 09:59:12 pm

YEP that is the video that gave me the bright idea.  It looks so easy.  He didn't say which blade he used to cut them.  But it isn't anything like I have.

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: Becky on August 07, 2013, 10:38:36 pm

Oops!  LOL
 
He said it was the biggest one he had.  I'd guess either a #9 or a #12.  Like everything else though, I imagine it depends on how think a bundle you want to cut each time.  Since you pre-cut the jig, you could judge what blade to use by the thickness of the sandpaper bundle I guess. 

Hey, if you decide to punt it, maybe someone who couldn't otherwise afford a mop will benefit.  For me, it would be a lot easier (and less annoying) to go to Klingspor's web site and just buy the pre-cut set but I know some people get a lot of satisfaction making their own stuff.  I guess it just depends which category you're in.

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: spirithorse on August 08, 2013, 01:57:52 am

I tried the Harbor Freight Sanding Balls and was thoroughly disappointed.
It just seemed to crumble into a lot of fine dust.
God Bless! Spirithorse

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: thumbs on August 08, 2013, 06:11:19 am

Quote from: dirtrider73068 on August 07, 2013, 08:16:21 pm

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-180-grit-medium-grade-abrasive-ball-96945.html

Wonder how this would work out?

those sanding balls are a real POC--they are dyed or something and the coloring comes off on the wood--JMHO--Richard

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: Jim Finn on August 08, 2013, 07:58:34 pm

I made a sanding mop and found that it does no more than smooth out the wood a very little.  It does not change the profile , or shape, enough to notice.  It worked, but it sits in the corner gathering dust instead of making it.

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: julief on August 09, 2013, 06:48:02 am

I totally agree, Judy.  I bought my first one and after Steve's tutorial, I decided to make my next one.  Oh what a time consuming pain in the a$$!  Bought my next two.  I have 4.  Two 4" ones I use on my drill press and two 6" ones I use on my sand flea.

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: Al W on August 09, 2013, 08:25:17 am

Do you still have all the pieces of cut paper Judy?    I could use them  :).

Al

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: tvman44 on August 09, 2013, 04:54:24 pm

Judy, at least you tried. :)

Title: Re: I tried.... I failed ...sanding mop
Post by: Al W on August 16, 2013, 11:25:52 am

Thank you Judy!!!

Judy was kind enough to send me the strips of sand paper.  

She is absolutely correct, the stuff is a PITA to work with, however, I shall make the attempt.

At least I get to learn something new.

Thanks again Judy.

Al