Saw mounted sanding strips - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Jan · 05-07-2009, 02:43 AM

I came across these today and wondered if they were worthwhile. I don't much like to sand stuff and sanding fretwork looks like a real PITA. I must admit having a sanding strip mounted to the saw in place of the blade looks like a fine idea. It makes me think it's too good to be true. Anyone with experience using these?

Jan

wood-n-things · 05-07-2009, 02:56 AM

I have used them and they are a bit aggressive. I find using emery boards or home made sanding strips are cheaper and work better.

pat c · 05-07-2009, 09:13 AM

I took a tip from Gary Fleenor who posts here, just cut strips of regular sandpaper folded double. Cheap and works well. Pat

GWhit · 05-07-2009, 12:34 PM

Tried 'em ...went back to emery boards..quicker, cheaper, better

Gordon

minowevie · 05-07-2009, 09:50 PM

Hi Jan, I don't really like them at all. first off. it is hard to get them in the clamps. at least on my saw. and second. you have to thread them in each hole. lots of work. and for me, I love the emery boards. but mostly, I love the dimon files. you can get them in lots of shapes. and you just sand where you wish without clamping anything. most cuts are pretty clean any way , it is the fuzzys on the back that is most bothersome. and even a little pocket knife will work great. you can just scrape around the edges, of each fret,even on fragile work. and mostly, unless you are doing shows, I just wouldn't worry about the inside of the frets. cause most the time they just don't show anyway. a nice sharp blade normally cuts so clean. and a revers blade , will clean up the back of the frets. I even use dimon drimale bits. they work great. but does take practice. your friend Evie

BernieT67 · 05-07-2009, 11:26 PM

Hi there,
I tried them only once and gave up.
Evie covered it much better than I could. The only thing I also use is a box cutter because of the razor edge.

Bernie

Jan · 05-08-2009, 02:24 AM

Thanks for the input. You have all saved my money. I suspected the general opinion might be just what I've heard from you.

Jan

Wood Dog · 05-08-2009, 02:30 PM

Jan just in case you decide to make your own sanding blades check out Steve Good's video
YouTube - Turn your scroll saw into a sanding station

miniwoodworker · 05-09-2009, 11:14 AM

Wood Dog, thanks for the link. Even thought dial-up is painfully slow, it was worth the wait.

BTW, I ordered a pair of sanding blades to try them out. They are still in the package. When I looked at them, I realized they would be too agressive for most projects. Kept them in case the special need arises.

KtownScroller · 05-09-2009, 01:38 PM

I tried them and didn't like them. My feeling is that they are practically worthless.

05-07-2009, 02:43 AM	#1
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 308	Saw mounted sanding strips I came across these today and wondered if they were worthwhile. I don't much like to sand stuff and sanding fretwork looks like a real PITA. I must admit having a sanding strip mounted to the saw in place of the blade looks like a fine idea. It makes me think it's too good to be true. Anyone with experience using these? Jan

05-07-2009, 02:56 AM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 6,018 Blog Entries: 1	I have used them and they are a bit aggressive. I find using emery boards or home made sanding strips are cheaper and work better. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. I don't make mistakes..I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong. Mike's Wood-n-Things Last edited by wood-n-things; 05-07-2009 at 03:00 AM.

05-07-2009, 09:13 AM	#3
pat c Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbine,Ga Posts: 460	I took a tip from Gary Fleenor who posts here, just cut strips of regular sandpaper folded double. Cheap and works well. Pat __________________ Woodworking is Therapy.... some of us need more therapy than others.

05-08-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,929	Jan just in case you decide to make your own sanding blades check out Steve Good's video YouTube - Turn your scroll saw into a sanding station __________________ WD

05-09-2009, 11:14 AM	#9
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 496	Wood Dog, thanks for the link. Even thought dial-up is painfully slow, it was worth the wait. BTW, I ordered a pair of sanding blades to try them out. They are still in the package. When I looked at them, I realized they would be too agressive for most projects. Kept them in case the special need arises. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

05-07-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
GWhit SKP RV'er Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: motorhome, USA Posts: 104	Tried 'em ...went back to emery boards..quicker, cheaper, better Gordon

05-07-2009, 09:50 PM	#5
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	Hi Jan, I don't really like them at all. first off. it is hard to get them in the clamps. at least on my saw. and second. you have to thread them in each hole. lots of work. and for me, I love the emery boards. but mostly, I love the dimon files. you can get them in lots of shapes. and you just sand where you wish without clamping anything. most cuts are pretty clean any way , it is the fuzzys on the back that is most bothersome. and even a little pocket knife will work great. you can just scrape around the edges, of each fret,even on fragile work. and mostly, unless you are doing shows, I just wouldn't worry about the inside of the frets. cause most the time they just don't show anyway. a nice sharp blade normally cuts so clean. and a revers blade , will clean up the back of the frets. I even use dimon drimale bits. they work great. but does take practice. your friend Evie

05-07-2009, 11:26 PM	#6
BernieT67 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lindenhurst IL Posts: 51	Hi there, I tried them only once and gave up. Evie covered it much better than I could. The only thing I also use is a box cutter because of the razor edge. Bernie

05-08-2009, 02:24 AM	#7
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 308	Thanks for the input. You have all saved my money. I suspected the general opinion might be just what I've heard from you. Jan

05-09-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,775	I tried them and didn't like them. My feeling is that they are practically worthless. __________________ -- Rick --

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