Tips for Sanding Curves

[Dematosdg]

Hi

I would like to know what are the tools you most like to use to sand curves.

The discussion comes from another thread that I do not want to hijack.

Maarten wrote that is one of the uses for his MF70 Proxxon Milling tool.



That is a great idea.

I was planning to use this :



I still have not done the setup. But if someone have used that accessory, it will be nice to know.

PT-2 asked:

I wonder if the bearing in a small drill press are stable enough to do the same. . . problem is that the handle to bring the bit down would need some rigging and a foot treadle or device to lock it in place for the sanding. Any recommendations???? Rich (PT-2).

And Brian077 wrote : I have an oscillating spindle sander with different sized heads for sanding .

I would like to see what do you use and what could be the answer to PT-2.

Thank you !!!
Daniel

 

[Bryian]

I have this unit, and its great for bevelling frames. But its as noisey as hell.

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[Dematosdg]

I have this unit, and its great for bevelling frames. But its as noisey as hell.

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Laughing for your noise comment.

I was thinking buying one of those. Not expensive at all here in USA. But isn't it to big for our hobby?

Thanks
Daniel

 

[Bryian]

Hi Daniel,
its not evident in the photo, but the unit comes with multiple sized sanding drums from 3/4 inch diameter up to 3 inches.

 

[Dematosdg]

Hi Daniel,
its not evident in the photo, but the unit comes with multiple sized sanding drums from 3/4 inch diameter up to 3 inches.

Thank you !!!

 

[PT-2]

Thank you !!!

I think that I see a 3/4 inch one behind the right side. Do the drums come in different grits for rough and find work? Rich PT-2

 

[PT-2]

I have this unit, and its great for bevelling frames. But its as noisey as hell.

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I see that this one is $264 through General tools free shipping at that price. Now to consider how much use but it is evident from scratch POF builds that it could be used quite a bit but not right now. Decisions. . .. Rich (PT-2)

 

[Bryian]

Yes, theres multiple spare sanding drums with various grits. You can also buy replacement sandpaper.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

I bought one this slightly used and very cheap. The 1/2" spindle works great for tight curves, and it's surprisingly quiet.

 

[Bryian]

Its a more robust machine than the Proxxon. I have both machines.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Its a more robust machine than the Proxxon. I have both machines.

Good tools are where you find them...

 

[Bryian]

Agree, buy once and buy right.

 

[Jeronimo]

I have this unit, and its great for bevelling frames. But its as noisey as hell.

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Yes that's right, that's why I sold them too.
Karl

 

[epicdoom]

I have the WEN sander just like the Ryobi pictured its fantastic for frames

 

[Jeronimo]

I have the WEN sander just like the Ryobi pictured its fantastic for frames

Hello,
Photo please.
Karl

 

[Dematosdg]

Hello,
Photo please.
Karl

Hi Karl

He refers to this one



Daniel

 

[Uwek]

I have the spindle sander from JET and I am fully happy with it - maybe most important advantage is the fact, that it is silent compared to the other ones !!!!
in addition it has a tilting table and very small drums (smallest one with only 6mm diameter...... I can recommend it very much

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[PT-2]

Good tools are where you find them...

That sounds just like, "there is a fortune to made every day and every place. . .you just have to be able to recognize it and seize the moment." May that persistent internet searching of what is being offered on Ebay, Amazon, and all of the rest.. .. Rich (PT-2)

Good tools are where you find them...

I have the spindle sander from JET and I am fully happy with it - maybe most important advantage is the fact, that it is silent compared to the other ones !!!!
in addition it has a tilting table and very small drums (smallest one with only 6mm diameter...... I can recommend it very much

JET JBOS-5 Oscillating Spindle Sander - my new toy

Some days ago I received my new "tool-toy". It is the Jet JBOS-5 Spindle sander. In the following I want to show you this interesting tool, today the important figures and the delivered content and in the following some experience using this tool during my built of the La Salamandre It is a...

shipsofscale.com

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Your shop vac will be challenged to keep up with your joyful playing. Rich (PT-2)

 

[Dematosdg]

I have the spindle sander from JET and I am fully happy with it - maybe most important advantage is the fact, that it is silent compared to the other ones !!!!
in addition it has a tilting table and very small drums (smallest one with only 6mm diameter...... I can recommend it very much

JET JBOS-5 Oscillating Spindle Sander - my new toy

Some days ago I received my new "tool-toy". It is the Jet JBOS-5 Spindle sander. In the following I want to show you this interesting tool, today the important figures and the delivered content and in the following some experience using this tool during my built of the La Salamandre It is a...

shipsofscale.com

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Nice !!! I read about it after your posting and is one of the best oscillating bench sanders.

I will start saving to buy one

Thank you !!!
Daniel

 

[Dematosdg]

Interesting the detail of the spindle size that you very well explained at the posted thread. I believe that tilting the table also helps when sanding frames like yours from La Salamandra. Am I correct ?

Cheers
Daniel

I have the spindle sander from JET and I am fully happy with it - maybe most important advantage is the fact, that it is silent compared to the other ones !!!!
in addition it has a tilting table and very small drums (smallest one with only 6mm diameter...... I can recommend it very much

JET JBOS-5 Oscillating Spindle Sander - my new toy

Some days ago I received my new "tool-toy". It is the Jet JBOS-5 Spindle sander. In the following I want to show you this interesting tool, today the important figures and the delivered content and in the following some experience using this tool during my built of the La Salamandre It is a...

shipsofscale.com

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