Sanding Mop

[dbfletcher]

The sanding mop instruction pdf appears to be broken. This is just a courtesy message for LHR.

This link:

http://www.carvewright.com/images/service/Manuals/CarveWright_sanding_mop_manual.pdf

from this page

http://carvewright.com/2010CWweb/cwmops.htm?jmid=2138&j=248187844

Doug Fletcher

edit: Took a shot in the dark and was able to correctly guess the correct url. Here it is:

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/service/Manuals/CarveWright_sanding_mop_manual.pdf

[spalted]

I make my own that are that same style, but I think they would be too aggressive for carvings wouldn't they?
I have never tried them, but they are to big for details and to aggressive both would be my thought.

I use the 3M radial disks for detail sanding, wish they were cheaper, but they work great.
I'm completely off topic.....but whats new?

[dbfletcher]

I have a 6" mop with 320 grit. It seems to "be kind" to details. Great for removing fuzz too.

Doug Fletcher

[spalted]

Thats good to know.

I may have to try one.

The ones I made are course 60 and 100 grit made from old Wide belt sander belts. The cloth backer is very heavy and the grit is course so I guess that would make them aggressive by nature. Plus I spin them at higher RPMs to keep them more ridged.

I use them for cleaning up branches and twigs for furniture and railings.

[Griz64]

I have several "mops" in 80, 220 and 320. I use mine all the time and love love love them. Obviously I use the 220 and 320 the most depending on the project I am working on comes out of the machine. A few passes on the drill press at about 600 rpm and I am mostly done. Hope this helps in some way.

[Icutone2]

I use a mop on most of my carvings. thay are from Klingspor and thay work great!
Lee

[Metalhead781]

I have several sanding wheels. They're basically nylon brush wheels with abrasive in them. They work better as they wear a little. They come in three grits but not specified. Do an outstanding job. There's a straight wheel like the sanding mop, a cup, and a flapper wheel. I don't remember the brand but i picked them up in ace hardware. For hardwoods, i use a course then a medium to finish and softwoods medium then fine. They're about $10 each.

MH

[chebytrk]

So these Mops that you guys use, work OK on small detail carving projects? I use the 3M bristle wheels on my dremmel. Kinda expensive, but I guess there really is no choice (or is there?).

[Smoken D]

I use the sanding wheel from Grizzly

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Sanding-Wheel-240-Grit/G3302

Already had an arbor for a chuck that fits onto my wood lathe. Hooked the wheel up to the lathe, set the speed, and away we go. Works really well for me.:-D
They have them in 80-120-240 grit. I use the 240

[earlyrider]

I use a 2" radial bristle disk (3M) from Otto Frei. Don't remember the exact grit size, but I have the 120? and 400?. They're mounted on the Fordom, and last a long time. Works well on fine detail also.
Ron