Making dremel sanders.

[twinpeaksenterprises, LLC]

Of course this isnt my idea but wanted to share my take on it which worked out well for me. I think this is a Mr. Pkunk patent, and he shared the idea with me on here so i thought i would share mine. I actually made the cutter as advised by Pkunk. Just used a piece of desired diameter pipe i had laying around and grinded the end. Then used the dremel to sharpen the inside and honed it to razor sharpness. I use it to cut circles in green scotchbrite pads then attach them to the dremel. They seem to work real well but they dont last long but there comparable to the dremel sponge sander attachments and have same performance but dont costs $4.00 for two like the dremel attachment. Thanks Pkunk for sharing the idea, credit where credit is due!

[mtylerfl]

Of course this isnt my idea but wanted to share my take on it which worked out well for me. I think this is a Mr. Pkunk patent, and he shared the idea with me on here so i thought i would share mine. I actually made the cutter as advised by Pkunk. Just used a piece of desired diameter pipe i had laying around and grinded the end. Then used the dremel to sharpen the inside and honed it to razor sharpness. I use it to cut circles in green scotchbrite pads then attach them to the dremel. They seem to work real well but they dont last long but there comparable to the dremel sponge sander attachments and have same performance but dont costs $4.00 for two like the dremel attachment. Thanks Pkunk for sharing the idea, credit where credit is due!

Actually, I think it was originally suggested by DustMe back in Feb of last year: http://www.carvewright.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13530&postcount=5

Some more odds and ends tips can be found here:
http://www.carvebuddy.com/learning_center.html

[ruggybear]

Why bother with cutting circle pieces?

I just cut square pieces and let them due their thing. Less waste of the product. They eventually wear down to circles any way.

Ken

[twinpeaksenterprises, LLC]

Ruggybear, Well why "bother" answering the post then ? Just sharing, which is something most wont or cant do. Better than listening to people cry their machines wont work.


Hey Jeff delete this whole post off here if ya would. Ill just keep my business to myself.

[mtylerfl]

Ruggybear, Well why "bother" answering the post then ? Just sharing, which is something most wont or cant do. Better than listening to people cry their machines wont work.


Hey Jeff delete this whole post off here if ya would. Ill just keep my business to myself.

Hello twinpeaksenterprises,

We absolutely appreciate you taking the time to share. There are so many new folks coming in all the time that periodic repitition is a very good thing.

No one meant any offense to you. When I read Ruggybear's suggestion, I thought to myself, I should try that (the squares) just to see what would happen. That was something I never thought of - heck, maybe starting with a square will get into the crevices a little better before it wears itself down to a circle! Just another man's take on a good idea.

Please, if I offended you in any way, I apologize. You are a valuable contributor and I would miss your posts very much.

[ruggybear]

Twinpeaks,

Just offering another slant on using the suggested suggested process. I think the process is a great suggestion. Just find it easier for me to cut the squares.

Did not intend to upset anybody.

Ken

[BobHill]

This is the place for all types of ideas and all should be welcome, with the best being determined by those who choose them as such. I personally like the Dremel (at slow speed) with the 3M cubitron radial bristle disks. They work great for deburring especially in those hard to reach places and last a pretty long time for the work they do. Not cheap (you get a 38 piece set with 3/4" disks in 80, 220, 400, 6 micvron and 1 micron grits, plus pumice grit and 2 mandrels from MicroMark's catalog $42.15 (www.micromark.com (http://www.micromark.com) item #83165 )

Bob

[HighTechOkie]

In searching around for the 3M bristle discs, I found www.ottofrei.com They have a 3/4" disc kit with 72 disc (12ea. 80, 220, 400, pumice, 6 micron and 1 micron) plus 1ea. 3/32" mandrel for $45.50 (part no. 116.580 (http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=8421&cat=1361&page=1)). You can buy the discs in 12pks for $8.76 ($0.73ea). You have to scroll down about half the page to find the 3/4".

http://www.ottofrei.com/store/home.php?cat=1361

Rob

[BobHill]

That's even better, Rob. Thanks

Bob

[luckettg]

Of course this isnt my idea but wanted to share my take on it which worked out well for me. I think this is a Mr. Pkunk patent, and he shared the idea with me on here so i thought i would share mine. I actually made the cutter as advised by Pkunk. Just used a piece of desired diameter pipe i had laying around and grinded the end. Then used the dremel to sharpen the inside and honed it to razor sharpness. I use it to cut circles in green scotchbrite pads then attach them to the dremel. They seem to work real well but they dont last long but there comparable to the dremel sponge sander attachments and have same performance but dont costs $4.00 for two like the dremel attachment. Thanks Pkunk for sharing the idea, credit where credit is due!

I am wondering what size pipe you used, diameter wise? Are these discs then used one at a time on the spindle? That green Scotchbrite are the cleaning pads like at the grocery or something else?
Thanks.:)

[mtylerfl]

I am wondering what size pipe you used, diameter wise? Are these discs then used one at a time on the spindle? That green Scotchbrite are the cleaning pads like at the grocery or something else?
Thanks.:)


Visit the following link for details...

http://www.carvebuddy.com/paintingandfinishing.html

(The details are also posted "somewhere"
here on the forum.)

Scotchbrite pads are in grocery stores, home center stores and Dollar stores.

[Kenm810]

Same as I've been using 3/4" gas pipe http://forum.carvewright.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

[Shanem]

I have tried the pads from the dollar store and do not advise it. They dyed the wood green and i had to hand sand to remove it.
The best pads I have found and use are Glit - flexible abrasives. You can get two for $3.20 at Canadian Tire here in Canada.

[Kenm810]

I've using 3M Pads for a while now with no problems.
Here's a little more info.
I need suggestions for sanding my projects (http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?t=8789&highlight=3M+Pads)

[mtylerfl]

I have tried the pads from the dollar store and do not advise it. They dyed the wood green and i had to hand sand to remove it.
The best pads I have found and use are Glit - flexible abrasives. You can get two for $3.20 at Canadian Tire here in Canada.

As long as it is 3M brand - you'll be fine getting 'em at the Dollar store...I haven't seen Glit brand - would like to try them too.

[Kenm810]

WoodCraft is now selling RJR Studios, LLC products, including their 4”– 6” single and double size Sanding Mops. I stopped by last week and ordered a Sand Flee 18” Drum Sander and an 4” double Sand Mop to run of the Sanders power take off, it’s my hope that will make a nice combo for cleaning up my carving projects. They came in today, so it’s set up time -- (to play with the new tools) of course. :wink:

[badger]

They came in today, so it’s set up time -- (to play with the new tools) of course. http://forum.carvewright.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif


Know how you feel, just picked up my new 15" Jet Drill press with mortise attch, 10" Joiner/Planer combo and Jet 14" Band saw. Would like to start playing, but took one look at the boxes and just couldnt tackle it today...lol

[slcombs]

KEN
I See The Cross That Is On Your Sander Is That A Pattern That I Can Buy Somewhere

Thanks
STEVE

[Kenm810]

Hi Steve,

One of the forum members was selling the pattern a year or so ago
for about $10.00, I haven't seen it around in quite a while.
I carve a few now and then when folks ask for one.

Search
jesus cross (http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?t=5140&highlight=cross)

[mtylerfl]

Go3D has a pattern very similar to that...

http://www.go3d.us/store/product_info.php?products_id=261

[fwharris]

Picked these up last weekend from woodcraft. Could not pass up the price. 120 piece set with 4 different grits. 30 different profiles. I have tried them on a couple pieces and found that they work real nice for the small detail clean up. Might want to act fast as they are a close out item.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=21113

[Woodhacker]

That's a great bit set. I got one like at Harbor Freight for around $18.00about a year ago. They are fantastic for detail work

[Pratyeka]

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[www.go3d.us]

I also cut them square. No need to do circle cut.
HT