Sanding can be fun - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Pamela Stimpson · 04-09-2009, 08:17 PM

Using the inflatable drum sanders to shape and sand my intarsia pieces, makes sanding fun. There is a powerful small sander called Guinevere from King Arthur's tools that takes off just the right amount of wood. Each piece is very smooth. The time I save using the sander, gives me more time to create and sell. Guinevere is a must have tool for intarsia fans.

Sandy Oaks · 04-09-2009, 08:53 PM

I would love one, but it seems pricey. Also, it does not come with a kit designed for intarsia (longer drums).

Janette · 04-09-2009, 10:23 PM

The rpms seem too fast on it for intarsia sanding. Most (including JGR) recommend 1725 RPM for intarsia and this one is 3600rpm...seems way too fast.

I did some research on it awhile back and by the time you get all the accessories - way too much $$ for me.

workin for wood · 04-10-2009, 12:15 AM

I'm not familiar with the tool in question. Speed is certainly an issue because more speed means burnt wood, and it is a safety issue if sanding small pieces because if something happens, you damage a hand or even just launch a piece of wood that can harm you or something in the shop. Slower speed actually removes wood faster, that's a fact. The slower the paper moves, the more the grit digs in and does it's job. Just like I promote slower cutting speed actually cuts faster and more effective, it's just a matter of practice when changing your ways.

Janette · 04-10-2009, 12:22 AM

I thought things flew when sanding with 1725 rpm...imagine how far you could launch pieces at 3600 !

Dragon · 04-10-2009, 02:18 AM

I can read the headlines now: "Unidentified flying intasia seen over New York"!!!!
Diane

greatdane2 · 04-10-2009, 04:24 AM

Grizzly Tools sells a unit that comes with 2 drum sanders and a flap sander. For $199 its a very good tool for intarsia, I have the older one with just the 2 drums and it is the tool most used after my scroll saw.

Simplyme · 04-10-2009, 02:11 PM

GreatDane2,

What model number is that? With the Grizzly

dragyn · 04-10-2009, 02:41 PM

Hmm, the only one I could find was this one;

This one is 239.00, so I would be interested as well in the one for 199.00 if you could post a link Alan. Thanks.

nightworker · 04-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Can you use a variable speed switch on the sander to slow it down like the ones they have for routers.

04-09-2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Pamela Stimpson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Sanding can be fun Using the inflatable drum sanders to shape and sand my intarsia pieces, makes sanding fun. There is a powerful small sander called Guinevere from King Arthur's tools that takes off just the right amount of wood. Each piece is very smooth. The time I save using the sander, gives me more time to create and sell. Guinevere is a must have tool for intarsia fans.

04-09-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
Sandy Oaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,248	I would love one, but it seems pricey. Also, it does not come with a kit designed for intarsia (longer drums). __________________ Denny www.sandyoaksonline.com

04-09-2009, 10:23 PM	#3
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,110 Blog Entries: 4	The rpms seem too fast on it for intarsia sanding. Most (including JGR) recommend 1725 RPM for intarsia and this one is 3600rpm...seems way too fast. I did some research on it awhile back and by the time you get all the accessories - way too much $$ for me. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

04-10-2009, 12:15 AM	#4
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,474	I'm not familiar with the tool in question. Speed is certainly an issue because more speed means burnt wood, and it is a safety issue if sanding small pieces because if something happens, you damage a hand or even just launch a piece of wood that can harm you or something in the shop. Slower speed actually removes wood faster, that's a fact. The slower the paper moves, the more the grit digs in and does it's job. Just like I promote slower cutting speed actually cuts faster and more effective, it's just a matter of practice when changing your ways. __________________ Jeff Powell

04-10-2009, 12:22 AM	#5
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,110 Blog Entries: 4	I thought things flew when sanding with 1725 rpm...imagine how far you could launch pieces at 3600 ! __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

04-10-2009, 02:18 AM	#6
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	I can read the headlines now: "Unidentified flying intasia seen over New York"!!!! Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

04-10-2009, 04:24 AM	#7
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	Grizzly Tools sells a unit that comes with 2 drum sanders and a flap sander. For $199 its a very good tool for intarsia, I have the older one with just the 2 drums and it is the tool most used after my scroll saw. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

04-10-2009, 02:11 PM	#8
Simplyme Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 182	GreatDane2, What model number is that? With the Grizzly

04-10-2009, 02:41 PM	#9
dragyn Local Goofball! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,667	Hmm, the only one I could find was this one; This one is 239.00, so I would be interested as well in the one for 199.00 if you could post a link Alan. Thanks. __________________ Dragyn (Oh my! Another Mike! ) It's a good thing my head is attached to my ... ... Has anyone seen my head?!?

04-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#10
nightworker Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Can you use a variable speed switch on the sander to slow it down like the ones they have for routers.

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