A little advice required please - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

JohnB · 01-16-2008, 01:28 PM

G'day all,
In this thread sanding tools I mentioned that Sanding Mops are not available in Oz.
George, Bob and Kevin gave me some great advice.
Well what they really did was motivate me to get of my bum and do some research

I sent an email to Klingspor asking if they would supply mops to OZ.
I have just received a reply "We do". No BS that was the reply email "We do"

So now I need some recommendations from folks who have used these as to which one I should lay some hard earned pennies on.

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/webap...1_23667_23667_

Thanks heaps for help.

knothead · 01-16-2008, 01:35 PM

John,
I have always made mine by cutting up used belt sander belts. I think they work great. Couldn't live without one.
I cut up a 6" x 48" belt to make one. Works great and lasts a long time.

Tom

knothead · 01-16-2008, 01:40 PM

John,

By the way, be careful how fast you spin them. The little tabs will eventually fly off and they hurt like hell when they scrape down your cheek.

Tom

Rolf · 01-16-2008, 02:57 PM

John,
I went through the whole routine of buying the cloth sheet sandpaper and cutting my own since I already had the mandrels. To me it is NOT worth the hassle to cut my own. My shop time is limited.
I now buy the refills from Kligspore. I have one with 120 and the other with 220 grit. And when they are worn out I use the inner fresh bits to do sanding on my lathe or cut them for use on my Fein sander.

CanadianScroller · 01-16-2008, 06:43 PM

This is a rough sketch of an idea.
You have to start somewhere.

thecopperfish · 01-16-2008, 08:00 PM

Hi John,
I also have tried making my own and I also feel it is not worth the time and effort. I would recommend a 120 grit and a 220 grit. If you can only get one then maybe a 150 grit. IMHO anyway.
Chris

Artistry in Wood · 01-17-2008, 03:32 AM

Hey John

These are the best sanding mops out there IMHO.
Not sure if they ship down under but check them out.

http://www.stockroomsupply.com/The_Sanding_Mop.php

~Andrew
Servant of God

JohnB · 01-17-2008, 03:50 AM

Thanks everyone.
Your suggestions have all been duly noted.
Now!, to work out what to do

knothead · 01-17-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianScroller

This is a rough sketch of an idea.
You have to start somewhere.

To speed things up: I stack all the pieces and cut the tabs on the band saw.

Tom

01-16-2008, 01:28 PM	#1
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,202	A little advice required please G'day all, In this thread sanding tools I mentioned that Sanding Mops are not available in Oz. George, Bob and Kevin gave me some great advice. Well what they really did was motivate me to get of my bum and do some research I sent an email to Klingspor asking if they would supply mops to OZ. I have just received a reply "We do". No BS that was the reply email "We do" So now I need some recommendations from folks who have used these as to which one I should lay some hard earned pennies on. http://www.woodworkingshop.com/webap...1_23667_23667_ Thanks heaps for help. __________________ 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

01-16-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
knothead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 799	John, I have always made mine by cutting up used belt sander belts. I think they work great. Couldn't live without one. I cut up a 6" x 48" belt to make one. Works great and lasts a long time. Tom __________________ Tom ____________________ If you always do what you've always done, You'll always get what you have always gotten.

01-16-2008, 01:40 PM	#3
knothead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 799	John, By the way, be careful how fast you spin them. The little tabs will eventually fly off and they hurt like hell when they scrape down your cheek. Tom __________________ Tom ____________________ If you always do what you've always done, You'll always get what you have always gotten.

01-16-2008, 02:57 PM	#4
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,097	John, I went through the whole routine of buying the cloth sheet sandpaper and cutting my own since I already had the mandrels. To me it is NOT worth the hassle to cut my own. My shop time is limited. I now buy the refills from Kligspore. I have one with 120 and the other with 220 grit. And when they are worn out I use the inner fresh bits to do sanding on my lathe or cut them for use on my Fein sander. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

01-16-2008, 08:00 PM	#6
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,145	Hi John, I also have tried making my own and I also feel it is not worth the time and effort. I would recommend a 120 grit and a 220 grit. If you can only get one then maybe a 150 grit. IMHO anyway. Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

01-17-2008, 03:32 AM	#7
Artistry in Wood Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midland,Ontario,Canada Posts: 69	Hey John These are the best sanding mops out there IMHO. Not sure if they ship down under but check them out. http://www.stockroomsupply.com/The_Sanding_Mop.php ~Andrew Servant of God __________________ It Seems To Me I've Lived My Life A Lot Better Than I Think I Have

01-17-2008, 03:50 AM	#8
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,202	Thanks everyone. Your suggestions have all been duly noted. Now!, to work out what to do __________________ 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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