sanding tools

[sodie]

in the fall 2007 issue 28 page #68 shows the trophy buck Intarsia project. on page 70 step 9 it talks about useing a sanding mop. the question i am needing help with is where can i locate sanding mops. this looks to be an awesome tool that i could use for my scroll saw projects and also other intricate projects i make. so if someone could please help point me in the right direction i would be extremely happy.

thanks,
Sodie

[oops99]

Hey Sodie,
Welcome to the group, I'm sure your gonna have fun here. Try doing a search on Google, Yahoo or any search engine, just type in "Sanding Mop" and you will see loads of places to buy them.

oops99

[JohnB]

But only in the USA

[sawdustus]

Sodie - Klingspor's has sanding mops and the mandrels they fit onto. In their newest catalog, which I just ordered from (got the order in two days) the sanding mops are on p 50. phone # 1-800-228-0000 or you can order on line at www.woodworkingshop.com . They are good people to talk to and very helpful if you have questions. I don't work for them by the way. I have not seen them in any other catalog.

John B. - I don't know if they ship to Australia but you could call and find out.

[byounghusband]

Check this place out..... http://www.nicks.ca/sanding.html Seems to be pretty reasonable on price as well.

[Kevin12]

Welcome to the forum, Sodie! And byoung, too! There's more help and ideas and techniques and camaraderie here than you can imagine!

John - I bet you CAN do that Google search down in Aussie-land. (And then do what Sawdustus said and e-mail 'em. See how they can get it to 'ya.)

[eendreno]

hello- you might want to try making one. buy a couple of machine bolts say 1/4" and 3/8" then cut the hex bolt head off. you are now left wth threads on one end and the smooth shaft on the other. put two nuts on the end closest to the smooth shaft place a lockwasher in between. now add a washer. then place sand paper or aluminum oxide cloth on the shaft, add another washer and put a nut on the bottom. for the sanding paper a hole punch from a staionary store will do. i get good results from harbor freight aluminum oxide abrasion cloth. i also use a heavy sandpaper like a d weight. cut strips about 1 inch by 3 or 3.5 inch. a hole in the center and space them like hands on a clock. i then cut fringes in the ends, about 1 inch in say 3-4 cuts with a scissor. if you want to get more durability i glue the strips back to back then slice. you can sandwich foam sanding sponges in them as well. put in drill press and your good to go. give it a try. the blank mandrels are for sale in automotive stores for cut off wheels as well. experiment with what works for you. doug

[lucky788scroller]

If you make one using a bolt as mentioned, you will be much happier if you start with a bolt with left handed threads. Dale

[JohnB]

G'day George and Kevin,
I've taken your advice and sent an email of to WoodworkingShop. to see if they will mail to Oz.
Keeping fingers crossed.

Thanks fellows.

[Janette]

I got my sanding mop at RJR Studios.