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19th July 2007, 10:56 AM #1
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Sanding Irregular Surfaces
Greetings
For my first post in these forums, I'd like to ask what is (probably) a simple question.
I am in the process of making a hat and coat stand. I'm using a piece of dead wood that I picked up while walking for the upright. What I am looking for is the best method or electric sander for coping with the irregular surfaces. I'm trying to avoid belt sanding the entire thing smooth. What I want to get to is a smooth (not flat) surface that I can finish with oil and wax. I imagine what I am looking for is some kind of profile sander - i.e. something with a flexible pad that can cope with lumps and bumps without removing them.
Any suggestions (short of taxidermy) gratefully accepted.
Rgds
Nigel.
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19th July 2007, 11:29 AM #2
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G'day Nigel,
Not sure if this would suit your idea but, I have done some cleanup of rough timber before using a flap type of wheel on a drill - the type I used was not the sandpaper type but a wheel which had flappy wires which removed the rough stuff and left most of the surface relatively smooth - I believe the original use for the wheel was paint removal.
My original idea at the time was to use a sand blaster but not up close - didn't get to try it but just to add to your thoughts - perhaps someone else has.
Regards,
Bob
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19th July 2007, 01:13 PM #3
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Welcome to the forum.
Post a pic so we can give appropriate advice!
I've used flap wheels like Bob. Also abrasive covered foam blocks. Also paper over Scotchbrite moulded around a piece ... I could go on
Hate bl**dy sanding.
Cheers, Ern
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19th July 2007, 07:27 PM #4
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A power file might work.
As per here
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19th July 2007, 07:42 PM #5
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Hand sanding might even be faster thanmachine sanding and its less likely to reshape the surfaces
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19th July 2007, 10:09 PM #6
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Have never tried it, but what about a light (mild pressure) sand blast. Something you can get from Supacheap auto's. Just a thought.
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