sanders and ? on some tips for sanding

[muleskinnerldb]

right now i got two palm sander which one i got in june for my birthday.wife didn't relize i want a benchtop sander but i keep it and told her i could always use it incase my older gives out. but i hope that will change at xmas i gave her a list with pictures of what tools i need. but the question on sanding is can anyone give me some good tips on use the palm sander for sanding finished cut right now i hold both cutting and sander in hand and sand as much as i can if i lay it down on something if i flip it over i get the dust push in the opening. just wondering if anyone has any better options with using a palm sander. thanks larry aka muleskinner ....btw that not all on the problem it just a pain using the palm ssander and until i get me a better sander. thanks

[Jediscroller]

Larry,
I use a router/sanding pad with my ROS. It's a cushioned beehive which holds the work in place as well as seems to protect it some.

[minowevie]

Originally Posted by muleskinnerldb

right now i got two palm sander which one i got in june for my birthday.wife didn't relize i want a benchtop sander but i keep it and told her i could always use it incase my older gives out. but i hope that will change at xmas i gave her a list with pictures of what tools i need. but the question on sanding is can anyone give me some good tips on use the palm sander for sanding finished cut right now i hold both cutting and sander in hand and sand as much as i can if i lay it down on something if i flip it over i get the dust push in the opening. just wondering if anyone has any better options with using a palm sander. thanks larry aka muleskinner ....btw that not all on the problem it just a pain using the palm ssander and until i get me a better sander. thanks

I just wonder if you are talking about the same palm sanders I use. they are a rubber of sorts. and you cut a piece of sandpaper to fit into the edges, that have the little pins to hold it in?? well I love these. but hate the cut sand paper. for it gets all tore up. and catches in the frets while sanding, and yes dumps dust . so what I did. was get some of the self adhesive sanding paper. that comes in a roll. in different grits. I have them set up with 4 . from 100 grit. to 320 grit. they are so easy to use. the paper doesn't tear off until I take it off . and last a long time. well maybe it tears just alittle. when I am harsh. but this has worked great for me. you only have to keep a hold on your fretwork. and push the sander up and back you don't have to worry about the paper getting caught. you can also put the paper on the side of a bench to do a quick sanding. this stuff is not cheap. but last forever. hope this helped. your friend Evie. if you wont to know where to get it. give me a holler.

[minowevie]

woops didn't show some pictures. you can also put this sand papper on dowls. or any other shape you wish. and even just fold it. it is great sand papper. I put it right onto wood. Evie

[muleskinnerldb]

sorry i do got the palm sander but what i called palm is really a sheet sander electric powered

[Mick Walker]

I do my sanding on a rubber router pad, a rubber pad with holes in it. You can buy it as shelf padding at hardware stores. Your work piece stays in one place while sanding. I have a Makita 1/3 sheet electric sander. I cut a 9" X 11" sheet of sand paper into thirds, about 3 5/8" wide. The dust falls into the holes in the rubber pad or I use my ROS with the shop-vac hooked up to it. I use the ROS before I scroll the wood and the 1/3 sheet sander for the pieces I have scrolled.

[utbva]

I built a downdraft table using peg board for the top. I couldn't find the rubber sheeting for drawers but I did find the same stuff that is used to hold rugs from slipping on hardwood floors. By putting this on the downdraft table it really works good to hold the project while sanding it with my palm sanders and the downdraft table works great for getting rid of the dust while sanding.

[minowevie]

Originally Posted by utbva

I built a downdraft table using peg board for the top. I couldn't find the rubber sheeting for drawers but I did find the same stuff that is used to hold rugs from slipping on hardwood floors. By putting this on the downdraft table it really works good to hold the project while sanding it with my palm sanders and the downdraft table works great for getting rid of the dust while sanding.

Hi Bill. funny you would mention, a downdraft table. I was just looking at one in the Rockler catalog. and what got my attention was , the Anti-slip coating. it is $14.99 a pint. but looks like a cool product. you can make your downdraft table top with wood, and drill your holes. and just paint this stuff on. you can also put it on miter saw fences to keep your wood from slipping. it will also work on floors. I was thinking to put it on my hubbys tail gait on his truck to keep his Atv from slipping. this looks like a cool product. just thought I would mention it. I am going to get some for lots of stuff. including my, home made , downdraft table. it is in Rockler woodworking and Hardware stores. Woodworking Tools Supplies Hardware Plans Finishing - Rockler.com product # 38542 additional anti-Slip Coating. your friend Evie