Sanding Mop Advice - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

MikeDingas · 10-14-2007, 02:24 AM

I finally realize I need a sanding mop. Kingspor sells several but I'm not sure what to buy. Any suggestions?

minowevie · 10-14-2007, 03:27 AM

Mike, Sharon had a great thread on making her own sanding mops. I wish I knew how to get there from here, but there was lots of impho on the sanding mop thing. maybe someone could help you get there. Dale maybe, your friend Evie

Marsha · 10-14-2007, 04:18 AM

Hi Mike, the sanding mop I use is from Stockroom supply here in Canada. Their website is stockroomsupplies.com. Sorry I don't have a link. They sell this one pictured here.
Picture 165.jpg
They can be a great tool to use, but in the hands of the wrong person they can be dangerous, flying wood, if ya get my meaning. I have broke many a project trying to sand on this thing. Hubby tells me it's all in the way I hold the project, I tell him maybe he should hold the project!
Just my 2¢ worth
Marsha

lucky788scroller · 10-14-2007, 06:42 AM

I think this is what Evie was refering to Making a sanding mop--- . Try that out. rjr studios sells sanding mops, as does klingspor. Whichever is cheaper is fine, I think they are the same sanding mops. Dale

MikeDingas · 10-14-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsha

They can be a great tool to use, but in the hands of the wrong person they can be dangerous, flying wood, if ya get my meaning. I have broke many a project trying to sand on this thing. Hubby tells me it's all in the way I hold the project, I tell him maybe he should hold the project!
Just my 2¢ worth
Marsha

Thanks for the advice, Marsha. I guess trial and error will help me figure out how to best keep the wood from launching into the room!

For the homemade one, Kingspor sells one for under $10 so I think I'll just buy one ready made.

Thanks all for replying. I know this is not a very intesting topic.

foneman · 10-14-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeDingas

For the homemade one, Kingspor sells one for under $10 so I think I'll just buy one ready made.

What exactly did you get for $10? Now I am interested if I can be setup for that low initial investment.

Thanks,
John

MikeDingas · 10-15-2007, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foneman

What exactly did you get for $10? Now I am interested if I can be setup for that low initial investment.

Thanks,
John

Just the mandrel. check it out. The sanding refills are $14.

Rolf · 10-15-2007, 01:19 PM

Mike,
I made my own ONCE. It was not worth my time to cut all of the paper and the slits. It is much easier just to buy the precut refils from Klingspore.
I have one with 220 and one with 120. I use them all the time.

owler · 10-15-2007, 01:53 PM

Mike,

I have been using one from Stockroom supply. What are you going to be using it on? If it is a drill press, get the 6" one. If you are goin to use it on a high speed motor, you can get away with the 4". Both have the same mandrel. The lower grits will not last as long as the higher grits if you are using for shaping. Simply because you use them for longer peiods of time.

Also you migh want to consider rubber finger protectors. Before I gave in, my nails were sanded down mighty fine.

earlinjax · 10-16-2007, 01:35 AM

I made my own with a refill kit from Klingspor, hose washers, and a bolt. I found that it didn't work too well as you really need a left handed thread. I bought the mandrel from Klingspor and now am happy as a clam. NOTE: hang on to what ever you are sanding. If you get a little too deep into the mop you will launch that sucker like a rocket. I decided that next time I use it I will put a "catching box" next to the drill press.

Earl

10-14-2007, 02:24 AM	#1
MikeDingas Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 823	Sanding Mop Advice I finally realize I need a sanding mop. Kingspor sells several but I'm not sure what to buy. Any suggestions? __________________ Mike Craftsman 16" VS, Puros Indios and Sam Adams! Scrollin' since Jun/2006 My Gallery http://scrollcrafters.com (reciprocal links welcomed)

10-14-2007, 04:18 AM	#3
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,225	Hi Mike, the sanding mop I use is from Stockroom supply here in Canada. Their website is stockroomsupplies.com. Sorry I don't have a link. They sell this one pictured here. Picture 165.jpg They can be a great tool to use, but in the hands of the wrong person they can be dangerous, flying wood, if ya get my meaning. I have broke many a project trying to sand on this thing. Hubby tells me it's all in the way I hold the project, I tell him maybe he should hold the project! Just my 2¢ worth Marsha __________________ LIFE'S SHORT, USE IT WELL

10-15-2007, 01:19 PM	#8
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	Mike, I made my own ONCE. It was not worth my time to cut all of the paper and the slits. It is much easier just to buy the precut refils from Klingspore. I have one with 220 and one with 120. I use them all the time. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

10-15-2007, 01:53 PM	#9
owler Guy with tools Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North West, NJ Posts: 245	Mike, I have been using one from Stockroom supply. What are you going to be using it on? If it is a drill press, get the 6" one. If you are goin to use it on a high speed motor, you can get away with the 4". Both have the same mandrel. The lower grits will not last as long as the higher grits if you are using for shaping. Simply because you use them for longer peiods of time. Also you migh want to consider rubber finger protectors. Before I gave in, my nails were sanded down mighty fine. __________________ Dan -Just do'in the best I can every day

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10-14-2007, 03:27 AM	#2
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Mike, Sharon had a great thread on making her own sanding mops. I wish I knew how to get there from here, but there was lots of impho on the sanding mop thing. maybe someone could help you get there. Dale maybe, your friend Evie

10-14-2007, 06:42 AM	#4
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I think this is what Evie was refering to Making a sanding mop--- . Try that out. rjr studios sells sanding mops, as does klingspor. Whichever is cheaper is fine, I think they are the same sanding mops. Dale

10-16-2007, 01:35 AM	#10
earlinjax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 558	I made my own with a refill kit from Klingspor, hose washers, and a bolt. I found that it didn't work too well as you really need a left handed thread. I bought the mandrel from Klingspor and now am happy as a clam. NOTE: hang on to what ever you are sanding. If you get a little too deep into the mop you will launch that sucker like a rocket. I decided that next time I use it I will put a "catching box" next to the drill press. Earl