A shaping and sanding ? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Stoney · 08-09-2008, 09:11 PM

Hi everyone,

I would like some input on the best type of equipment to use for shaping and sanding Intarsia pieces. If you could only afford to buy one tool which one would it be?

in advance for your replies.

Stoney

Rolf · 08-10-2008, 03:05 PM

Just one ? that is a tough one. I would buy this as a starter.
Pneumatic Sanding Drums - Rockler Woodworking Tools
It is a pneumatic drum sanding set.

But after that add a flap sander, and the Jet oscillating spindle sander, and ,and, and.

Actually the drum sander and a Macmop or flap wheel will do most of every thing you need to do.
Just my opinion, we have many more REALLY experienced Intarsia wizzards on this site.

Forester21 · 08-10-2008, 06:43 PM

I've been using a dremel with sanding sleeves. I tried using a flap sander, but didn't like it. Not sure if it was the sander, or me, but I found it left more marks than it took off.
Off to check Rolf's link - I need a new toy... hrrmmm tool!
Theresa

workin for wood · 08-10-2008, 07:41 PM

If I can only buy one tool for intarsias, I'd start with a stationary belt sander. A big ole cheap grizzy 6x48 will do wonders! you can flatten, bevel, angle, round and so much more just on that machine..remember it's not only flat but the end is round which can be used as well. Usually a stationary belt sander comes with a disk sander too. Dust collection is pretty standard...it's the most bang for you buck in my opinion. I'd start with that, then go for a jet spindle sander, and then add your pnuematic drum sanders and power carvers into the mix.

marshall · 08-11-2008, 02:56 AM

Stoney: You may want to check out those sanding mops . I think that this is the thing of the future. I have not tryed one out yet, but I've been eyeing them !That's my thoughts, have a good one. Marshall

greatdane2 · 08-11-2008, 03:12 AM

I have 4 differet belt sanders up to an 6x48" but the most used is a drum sander fromGrizzly tools.it came with a
3" and 4" drum that are 8" long and you can adjust the air pressure in them with a bycicle pump. It was around $180. but with an 80 grit sleeve I can remove a ton of wood real fast even on flat boards.I hope to stop on the way home and see their new version.

Alan.

Rolf · 08-11-2008, 01:05 PM

Marshal, where is the link.?

08-09-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 191	A shaping and sanding ? Hi everyone, I would like some input on the best type of equipment to use for shaping and sanding Intarsia pieces. If you could only afford to buy one tool which one would it be? in advance for your replies. Stoney

08-10-2008, 03:05 PM	#2
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	Just one ? that is a tough one. I would buy this as a starter. Pneumatic Sanding Drums - Rockler Woodworking Tools It is a pneumatic drum sanding set. But after that add a flap sander, and the Jet oscillating spindle sander, and ,and, and. Actually the drum sander and a Macmop or flap wheel will do most of every thing you need to do. Just my opinion, we have many more REALLY experienced Intarsia wizzards on this site. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

08-10-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,282	I've been using a dremel with sanding sleeves. I tried using a flap sander, but didn't like it. Not sure if it was the sander, or me, but I found it left more marks than it took off. Off to check Rolf's link - I need a new toy... hrrmmm tool! Theresa __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.etsy.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

08-10-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,474	If I can only buy one tool for intarsias, I'd start with a stationary belt sander. A big ole cheap grizzy 6x48 will do wonders! you can flatten, bevel, angle, round and so much more just on that machine..remember it's not only flat but the end is round which can be used as well. Usually a stationary belt sander comes with a disk sander too. Dust collection is pretty standard...it's the most bang for you buck in my opinion. I'd start with that, then go for a jet spindle sander, and then add your pnuematic drum sanders and power carvers into the mix. __________________ Jeff Powell

08-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#7
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	Marshal, where is the link.? __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

08-11-2008, 02:56 AM	#5
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,113	Stoney: You may want to check out those sanding mops . I think that this is the thing of the future. I have not tryed one out yet, but I've been eyeing them !That's my thoughts, have a good one. Marshall

08-11-2008, 03:12 AM	#6
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,226	I have 4 differet belt sanders up to an 6x48" but the most used is a drum sander fromGrizzly tools.it came with a 3" and 4" drum that are 8" long and you can adjust the air pressure in them with a bycicle pump. It was around $180. but with an 80 grit sleeve I can remove a ton of wood real fast even on flat boards.I hope to stop on the way home and see their new version. Alan.

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