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20th November 2010, 04:22 PM #16Senior Member
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Frank, in addition to a burr disc I find that a very flexible sanding disc made from an old inner tube valve is a great for achieving a good result. I have included in the attached photo others that have been turned to suit various situations whether it be for turning or sculpting. The velcro hook is stuck on with heat resistant contact adhesive.
The carving on the small bowl is the first past using 120 grit paper next is 240 then 320 using the sanding disc only and then finished by hand.
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20th November 2010, 04:40 PM #17Senior Member
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Trying again with the photo hope that it works this time.
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20th November 2010, 06:51 PM #18GOLD MEMBER
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No joy with the picture, Kcam, but I got the idea: it's a DIY sanding pad. Jim sells good ones already made . The sticking of velcro hooks to supports that suit you is a good idea, you can do that also with artist knives to reach fiddly spots. They work very well. At the moment I am looking for something that chomps through wood, I think I got sanding covered (but If I can't repair it, I will need a new flexible shaft )
Has anybody tried the carbatec carving miner?
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20th November 2010, 07:39 PM #19
You have to upload the photo to the forum first, not point to one on your hard drive. The following link shows you how to upload photos
Posting Pictures to Your Post - Woodwork ForumsCheers
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21st November 2010, 05:16 PM #20Senior Member
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Thanks for your advice should get it right next time....still coming to grips with the site navigation...Kerry
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24th November 2010, 08:26 PM #21GOLD MEMBER
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OK, I sucked it (for 5 minutes only). The Saburr disk meets my expectations, it offers the level of aggressiveness and control I was looking for. It is good for shaping but leaves a reasonably smooth finish. For anything finer a sanding pad would be easier to use, IMHO.
The coarsest Saburr and the coarsest KA would be virtually indistinguishable were it not for the colour. The cast of the Saburr is a bit rougher, there is a noticeable discontinuity of the pattern on a diametre line. There is no brand and no indication of where it is made. Maybe they all come from the same place, Vern?
Time will tell if the durability is as good as you claim, Wayne.
Maybe I should have opened this thread in the carvers' forum...
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24th November 2010, 10:00 PM #22New Member
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Ken & Earnest yes I am sorry about this but I didnt realise this fact until later replies. But Hey! at least we have introduced our selves and I will look for the other products anyway. I have the same problem with my wifes pyrography supplies many of the decent products WE have to ship in from the US.
keep well
Brian
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