Sanding mandrel problems

jokers_wild96

AzB Silver Member

Silver Member

• Jul 15, 2019

• #1

When using a sanding mandrel when it's time to pop the butt or shaft off, the finish 95% of the time chips cracks and peels off. Are there any tips/tricks to help prevent this. I use a ca finish.

 

cueman

AzB Gold Member

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Silver Member

• Jul 15, 2019

• #2

Use cue wax on the face of the mandrel before applying finish. Sand flush to the mandrel then tap the end of the mandrel several times on all sides with a piece of wood before breaking loose.

 

Mcues

AzB Silver Member

Silver Member

• Jul 15, 2019

• #3

Mandrel

You can add CA without using the mandrel, check your tolerances until close then install mandrel and sand. Takes a little longer. Clean your edges before installing mandrel.

Mario

 

whammo57

Kim Walker

Silver Member

• Jul 15, 2019

• #4

I use a delrin mandrel that is a lot smaller than the joint. I put on the finish and then take off the delrin mandrel and then face the butt in the lathe. Then I put on the carbide mandrel and sand it.......... I use the same procedure for the joint of the shaft.

Kim

 

CuesRus1973

AzB Silver Member

Silver Member

• Jul 18, 2019

• #5

jokers_wild96 said:

When using a sanding mandrel when it's time to pop the butt or shaft off, the finish 95% of the time chips cracks and peels off. Are there any tips/tricks to help prevent this. I use a ca finish.

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I hope your area is very well ventilated when using that CA finish. Bad things happen.