Sander Question - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

mikego · 01-25-2008, 10:27 PM

If you could have only one type of sanding machine in your
shop, what would it be? I am asking because I am looking
to buy a sander but I am under some severe space restrictions
and I want to get the most versatile machine I can.

My primary interest is in Segmentation and Intarsia.
I already have a couple of sizes of inflatable drums that go
on the drill press and I want to get a machine that will
compliment these.

Thanks,

Mike G.

jigsue · 01-25-2008, 10:49 PM

For small stuff, I wouldn't be without my Dremel with all it's sanding attachments. I also have the router attachment. Just cannot imagine doing much without it - and it is small!! I use sander attachments on my drill press, along with a flapwheel. I tend to use a sanding block for small flat stuff, along with a brilliant little sanding tool made by Sandvik, alas now unavailable

Sue

lucky788scroller · 01-26-2008, 01:21 AM

only one sander????????????????? I would say my performax drum sander! It isnt as much valued for intarsia as it is for fretwork, or regular woodworking, but I sure love that machine.Since you already have inflatable drums, maybe a disc sander to help square up edges that you oops on when cutting them? Dale

oops99 · 01-26-2008, 02:09 AM

What do you mean by that Dale?????? "oops"

oops99

lucky788scroller · 01-26-2008, 03:13 AM

LOL, you know... an oops. Not an Oops as in a proper name, but an 'oops' like after youve had a great night out, and wake up with bad rash!!! You know what i mean! Your cuttin away and its all going good, then all the sudden its oops, I didnt mean to do that! The problem I see is that we all make an oops, but just not the same oops 99 times!!! Thats where it becomes scary! Dale

01-25-2008, 10:27 PM	#1
mikego Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Sander Question If you could have only one type of sanding machine in your shop, what would it be? I am asking because I am looking to buy a sander but I am under some severe space restrictions and I want to get the most versatile machine I can. My primary interest is in Segmentation and Intarsia. I already have a couple of sizes of inflatable drums that go on the drill press and I want to get a machine that will compliment these. Thanks, Mike G.

01-26-2008, 02:09 AM	#4
oops99 Tom B. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 526	What do you mean by that Dale?????? "oops" oops99 __________________ oops99 KEEP THE PIECE Glue it back on, they'll never notice. DW788

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01-25-2008, 10:49 PM	#2
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 896	For small stuff, I wouldn't be without my Dremel with all it's sanding attachments. I also have the router attachment. Just cannot imagine doing much without it - and it is small!! I use sander attachments on my drill press, along with a flapwheel. I tend to use a sanding block for small flat stuff, along with a brilliant little sanding tool made by Sandvik, alas now unavailable Sue

01-26-2008, 01:21 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	only one sander????????????????? I would say my performax drum sander! It isnt as much valued for intarsia as it is for fretwork, or regular woodworking, but I sure love that machine.Since you already have inflatable drums, maybe a disc sander to help square up edges that you oops on when cutting them? Dale

01-26-2008, 03:13 AM	#5
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	LOL, you know... an oops. Not an Oops as in a proper name, but an 'oops' like after youve had a great night out, and wake up with bad rash!!! You know what i mean! Your cuttin away and its all going good, then all the sudden its oops, I didnt mean to do that! The problem I see is that we all make an oops, but just not the same oops 99 times!!! Thats where it becomes scary! Dale