Flap Sanders

[bjbethke]

bob91264
Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bjbethke
http://www.carvewright.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7582

I posted this a while back.

I now use 180 grit, and make them two to three inches I use air, they need to run at high speed. A drill is too slow.
Thank you for the info. Got more than I could ever hope for!
Bob

Bob,

I entered this post in the Techniques thread so the files would not be lost.

Here are some photos of the way I make my flap sanders now. I purchased my Air Die Grinders from HarborFreight.com they were on sale for about $7.00.

BARGAIN BOX OF END ROLLS
http://www.woodworkingshop.com/cgi-b...PSG&group=BBOX

The roll I received was two inches wide and 365 yards long, 180 grit, more sandpaper then I will ever use.

Sanders 2.5 to 3 inches work best for me. They last a long time. After they get broken in they sand and buff the carvings, they need to spin at high speed. The clean up only takes a few minutes.

[WRW]

I know this is an old post. Just wanted to bring it to the front again and THANK BJB and ALL those that post these quality tips for all to use.

And to all the new users out there remember to use the search feature, there are pearls of wisdom from many users. An hour or two spent reading old posts can save you days of frustration.

Have a great weekend all!!

[Chief]

BJ,

Where did you buy your mandrels and what size?

TIA.

Chief

[Kenm810]

I've Bought both 1/4" and 3/8" shank Arbors for my Flap Sanders,
and made a few with different size grits (150, 220, 320) for different sanding stages.

You can find them a the WoodCraft or Rockler Stores, also most Hardware stores, Lowe's, Home Depot, or Big Box Stores.

I use them on my Sand Flee Power Take-Off, Drill Press, Air Die Grinders, or 36" Flex Extension.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2081616/31960/Freud-Slotting-Cutter-Arbor---14-Shank-Freud-60-100.aspx
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1284