Fussy about finishing

[RobertP]

This is what I use with wonderful results, I found them in the metal working isle at Ace hardware

[rcdages]

I just got back from Homer Depot and found the Dremel sanding drum was $8 and it was 80 grit. That seems expensive. I have never used these before so I thought I would price at Lowes later this evening. Anyone have a "Cheaper Source"?

Thanks,
Wayne

I get 3M Radial Bristle Discs from http://www.ottofrei.com
Here is their phone numbeer and the fellow I call to place my orders with.
Otto Frei 1-800-772-3456 ext:103 Walt Matlock
Minimum oder is 12 per Grit cost $1.20 for the 1" disc. $14.40 for the 12

Hope this information helps you out. Give Walt a call.

[Proctorw]

Thanks! I will call him on Monday!!!

[badbert]

I din't answer because I am not a Professional sign painter! But I will give you my 2 Cents worth, if that's what you want. I knock the fuzzies off, with coarse sanding pads, and then a brass wire brush to open the grains. Then I use a sanding sealer. Water-Based Poly sanding sealer if I'm gonna just clear it. Shellac if it is to be stained. Let it dry, and then sand. You will find the sealer sands much easier than wood. I don't ry for perfecting. Leaving the big low spots. Then I blow it off, tack it off, and reapply. After that hardens I sand it again. It is usually smooth enough to be finished after that.

[unitedcases]

One thing I started doing was making my own sanding mops. I bought a 10 meter cloth backed roll of 80 grit and a spindle. I think I paid 20 for both. The I cut six inch strips. Then notched each strip every 1/4 inch and I made each notch 2in long. I have had that one made for over 8 months now. Still going. I also made one for 120 and 180. I use the 80 in the beginning then the bristle discs and then the 120 before gloss. Then the 180 in between coats. I could probably make 2 or 3 mops of one roll. But I use the same for the scroll saw. After I cut something out I convert the saw into a scroll sander. As far as the bristle discs though, I use a low speed and I dont stay in one spot. I start out with 80 on hard stuff and if it demands it I use 50 grit. I have a times used 36 grit. Patience is the key for me. Slow and steady wins the race.

[aokweld101]

This is what I use with wonderful results, I found them in the metal working isle at Ace hardware

do they come in different grits and of coarse do they last long ?

[RobertP]

They do come in different grits from fine to coarse, and yes they do last a long time. They around $11 each, well worth the price