Thread: Another (red) Box

Originally Posted by Chipman

Sanding these things is always a challenge... I am having some success with the paper wraped around a thick rubber sheet. I find a old roll of masking tape is a good former to wrap the sandpaper around when sanding the inside.

How do you others sand these things!

Very carefully!!!

Looks good...another success Chipman

Inspiring!

Santa and his chainsaw were kind enough to leave me a couple of Apple Box burls, and one huge Red Box burl this year. I am looking forward to getting into them and I love those colours, very Australian.

I power sand from the bottom up to the lower 'cut out' side, then v. lightly finish off with the bottom of the disc contacting the wood. If the bark is firmly attached, sanding towards it; if not, from it, but the risk of dubbing the edges is high then. Cliff has posted elsewhere about using a thong to present the paper to the wood.

You can also power sand with the piece stopped; with a light touch going through the grades and blending the surfaces it won't be noticed.

Sweet Chippie!

Ern has the right idea for sanding.

Another approach is to have someone else sand it!

Thanks for the comments and advice everyone....

I really love the colour of red box... seems more special/refined than red gum. (maybe that is because this is my first time with red box)

Originally Posted by Robomanic

Inspiring!

Santa and his chainsaw were kind enough to leave me a couple of Apple Box burls, and one huge Red Box burl this year. I am looking forward to getting into them and I love those colours, very Australian.

I am sure you are going to enjoy working with those burls Shannon

Originally Posted by rsser

I power sand from the bottom up to the lower 'cut out' side, then v. lightly finish off with the bottom of the disc contacting the wood. If the bark is firmly attached, sanding towards it; if not, from it, but the risk of dubbing the edges is high then. Cliff has posted elsewhere about using a thong to present the paper to the wood.

You can also power sand with the piece stopped; with a light touch going through the grades and blending the surfaces it won't be noticed.

Sounds like good advice Ern.... I think some sort of rubber backing (like a thong) that is flexible enough to follow the profile is the way to go. Just have to make sure you keep the leading edge back abit.

I actually am getting more comfortable hand sanding provided the lathe is on its lowest speed.



Cheers and happy new year!

Chipman