I need suggestions for sanding my projects

[jimbu]

I use a dremel with a steel wire brush and for small and for smaller and finer work i use a brass brush,works very well.
Jimbu

[Kenm810]

I've been using all of the above, even cutting out 3/4" circles from 3M pads for my cordless dremel.

Ps. I also used Bjbethke's suggestion of making my own Sanding Mop (it works great) Thanks BJB

[rickbull]

How does cutting out 3/4" circles from 3M pads work in the small crevices?
Where do you find them in bulk as in your picture?

[Kenm810]

So far they've been working quite well, they do a fine job of getting the fuzzes out of the crevices.
I only wish they would last a little longer, some of the Hardwoods eat them up in short order.
That's one of the reasons I buy several pads at a time from Scotch 3M Co.,
we also use a ton of them around the shop for metal working.
I normally punch out a dozen or two -3/4" circles at a time and use 3 or 4 per project - depending on its size.
I would suggest buying one or two pads and try them out.
If you can use various speeds with them to see what works best for you.

[Don Butler]

I'll second that! The 3M discs are used on EVERY project I make! 80 grit (yellow discs) and 220 grit (red discs) are my favorites. I stack 3 discs together at a time on the mandrel for my variable-speed Dremel.

Mike,
I've been trying to find a source for those discs but all I'm finding is kits containing things like mandrels (I have my own), combination deals with a mix of grits (I'd like to purchase single grit packages) and deals in which the requirement is a minimum of 96 discs at a time.
Isn't there a seller of the discs who's willing to sell, perhaps a kit of 10 single grit discs without all the other things?
I'd be happy to buy 96 discs if I knew they were going to be the right thing for my work. In the meantime I'd like to try them out.

d...

[Jeff_Birt]

You can't really use regular Dremel mandrels. You need VERY long screws to make it through the whole stack of discs. I forget where I bought mine from, I'll look and see...

[Kenm810]

Hi Don,

You might want to look at this site,
http://www.foredom.com/foundations/s...p?category=144

[mtylerfl]

I think most folks order them online from Otto Frei. I use the 80 grit then often followup with the 220 grit. (I've found that grits finer than 220 don't work all that well on wood.)

Here is a link to the 220 grit 3M bristle 3/4" diameter brushes:
http://www.ottofrei.com/store/produc...at=1361&page=1

Here is a link to the 80 grit 3M bristle 3/4" diameter brushes:
http://www.ottofrei.com/store/produc...2&cat=0&page=1

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I actually order my own discs and mandrels from McMaster because they are so close to me I get them the next day via UPS Ground.

Here is the link for their website: http://www.mcmaster.com/

You have to do a search for the part numbers (they have so much stuff, it takes forever to find it on your own!)
Yellow 80 grit 3M discs- McMaster Part # 4494A19
Red 220 grit 3M discs - McMaster Part # 4494A18

The discs mount on a 3/32" shank diameter Mandrel. (McMaster Part # 4494A44)

[atauer]

I think most folks order them online from Otto Frei. I use the 80 grit then often followup with the 220 grit. (I've found that grits finer than 220 don't work all that well on wood.)

Mike,

I'll second that. I tried using some finer than 220 and actually wore out the paper quicker.

[Carving4fun]

I think most folks order them online from Otto Frei. I use the 80 grit then often followup with the 220 grit. (I've found that grits finer than 220 don't work all that well on wood.)

Here is a link to the 220 grit 3M bristle 3/4" diameter brushes:
http://www.ottofrei.com/store/produc...at=1361&page=1

Here is a link to the 80 grit 3M bristle 3/4" diameter brushes:
http://www.ottofrei.com/store/produc...2&cat=0&page=1

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I actually order my own discs and mandrels from McMaster because they are so close to me I get them the next day via UPS Ground.

Here is the link for their website: http://www.mcmaster.com/

You have to do a search for the part numbers (they have so much stuff, it takes forever to find it on your own!)
Yellow 80 grit 3M discs- McMaster Part # 4494A19
Red 220 grit 3M discs - McMaster Part # 4494A18

The discs mount on a 3/32" shank diameter Mandrel. (McMaster Part # 4494A44)

Can these discs be used on the dremal?

Thanks,
Carol