Fine sanding tips

[texasinmi]

I have been carving for a while and am looking for advice on sanding. When I carve fine detail like feathers on a wing, what is the best way to sand the rough spots and not trash the detail? Also, sanding the feathered area is a source of frustration. Any machine, tool...

texasinmi

[bergerud]

What I do for those really fine details is re-carve with a small diamond burr. See:

http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?21592-Clean-up-Carve-Tutorial-Tips-or-Trick&p=187101#post187101

The problem is that you need a way to hold the small shank. You need something like the ER11 adapter.

[DianMayfield]

I bought these last month. Pretty handy and they fit in my Dremel

http://www.treelineusa.com/sanding/detail-sanding-cones

[texasinmi]

Thanks ya'll, great tips.

texasinmi

[cestout]

I use a 6" double mop on everything. 220 grit for most stuff, but 180 for hard wood. For your feathers it would work great. RJR Studios sold thru Sears online.
Clint

[texasinmi]

I have tried many types of mops and none of them get down into the narrow parts of the carve. Also, if I have a series of narrow valleys between narrow high parts, it sands everything down.

texasinmi

[jab73180]

Does anyone use the bristle discs anymore?

[fwharris]

Does anyone use the bristle discs anymore?


I still do.