Making the most of sand paper - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

JohnB · 10-03-2007, 05:45 AM

G'day all,
Another little thing that I do and maybe you have not thought of it.
When using palm sanders or even sanding by hand with a block it's frustrating when that new piece of paper tears.
To prevent this I always cover the back of the paper with masking tape before using it.
I have tried using other tapes, the shiny ones slip on the backing pads, and cloth tape is overkill so just good old cheap masking tape does the job.

All the best

thecopperfish · 10-03-2007, 10:49 PM

Good idea John.
Chris

minowevie · 10-03-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnB

G'day all,
Another little thing that I do and maybe you have not thought of it.
When using palm sanders or even sanding by hand with a block it's frustrating when that new piece of paper tears.
To prevent this I always cover the back of the paper with masking tape before using it.
I have tried using other tapes, the shiny ones slip on the backing pads, and cloth tape is overkill so just good old cheap masking tape does the job.

All the best

John, it amazes me how we are always on the same link. those are some great ideas. would you like to know mine? I too love the palm sanders. but hated the tear away thing. so this is what I do. I have 4 palm sanders. probley would like more. when I can aforde them. but i found this stick on sand papper, that sticks to most anything. it is thick so don't tear much. I cut it to fit 4 of my palm sanders. in differant grits. they last along time.and when done, I just peel it off. clean the palm sander with some minerl spirits. and stick a new piece on. and to handy. here is the empho. they are buy Porter-Cable Corp stick on roll. cut to fit 1/4 to 1/2 sanders. they stick to metal, fiberglass, painted surfaces, and more. I bought mine from wood craft. www.woodcraft.com I stick this stuff to lots of things, dowls. finguernail files. my desk. my palm sanders. lots of stuff. here is some pictures. comes in so handy. can't tell you how much. your friend Evie

minowevie · 10-03-2007, 11:12 PM

sorry pictures didn't come though. try again. Evie

JohnB · 10-04-2007, 02:14 AM

G'day Evie,
Just had a look at your pics and the site.
What a great idea.
When I get few extra readies I'll get some and give them a shot.

Kind regards
John

minowevie · 10-04-2007, 03:10 AM

John, I know this is off your topic. but I remmeber a while back. you ask for a pattern for a coupale of horses tied, at a chaparale or something,. remmbered. well I also notised you got some back issues of SSW&C mags. Ok . just buy chance did you get the one fall2007 issue28?? if so. page 12 on the bragging page, is one done buy Velma McGlothin . that is a awsem intasia. of 2 draft horses. tied.. just wonted you to know. I am still looking. your friend Evie

10-03-2007, 05:45 AM	#1
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,194	Making the most of sand paper G'day all, Another little thing that I do and maybe you have not thought of it. When using palm sanders or even sanding by hand with a block it's frustrating when that new piece of paper tears. To prevent this I always cover the back of the paper with masking tape before using it. I have tried using other tapes, the shiny ones slip on the backing pads, and cloth tape is overkill so just good old cheap masking tape does the job. All the best __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you. Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

10-03-2007, 10:49 PM	#2
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,145	Good idea John. Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

10-04-2007, 02:14 AM	#5
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,194	G'day Evie, Just had a look at your pics and the site. What a great idea. When I get few extra readies I'll get some and give them a shot. Kind regards John __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you. Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

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10-04-2007, 03:10 AM	#6
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	John, I know this is off your topic. but I remmeber a while back. you ask for a pattern for a coupale of horses tied, at a chaparale or something,. remmbered. well I also notised you got some back issues of SSW&C mags. Ok . just buy chance did you get the one fall2007 issue28?? if so. page 12 on the bragging page, is one done buy Velma McGlothin . that is a awsem intasia. of 2 draft horses. tied.. just wonted you to know. I am still looking. your friend Evie