Router mounted sanding drum

Lexicologist71

Lexicologist71

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I'm thinking of using my router (which is of course mounted to my lathe carriage) for sanding/buffing so that I don't get high spots and low spots when I sand/buff the finish. Has anybody else tried this and would you recommend it? Is a Dremel better? I was hoping to avoid the price and short life span of their sanders and buffers.
 
I must be lost here. I use a long sanding block. I buff on a grinder with buffing wheels hope I have not been doing it wrong. I also wet sand with a block under the 400 600 1200.
 
Lexicologist71 said:
I'm thinking of using my router (which is of course mounted to my lathe carriage) for sanding/buffing so that I don't get high spots and low spots when I sand/buff the finish. Has anybody else tried this and would you recommend it? Is a Dremel better? I was hoping to avoid the price and short life span of their sanders and buffers.
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I personally don't think you should, You just haven't found the right technique for yourself yet. Finding that can be a brain buster but when you do, Your gonna sit back and just smile.
 
breakin8 said:
I must be lost here. I use a long sanding block. I buff on a grinder with buffing wheels hope I have not been doing it wrong. I also wet sand with a block under the 400 600 1200.
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I'm not sure what may be right or wrong for your own technique but having to use 400 to wet sand makes me wonder if your inconsistent on the level of finish your are putting on. If you are spraying, keep a steady flow back and fourth and not to much at a time. The end result is dept of finish, less at a time is better, not all at once. If you are spraying and not sure, don't be afraid or to proud to ask the local auto body shop for suggestions on setting your spray gun and maybe get one of the guys to come to your place and give you some hands on suggestions. Take what ever info you can get and convert it to your own technique. If you are using super glue, I'm lost and have no idea how to actually help other than tell you to use the search here on the forum.
 
Well, I started out with Cue Cote (an epoxy finish) and have been experimenting with CA. I don't spray anything except water. I'm trying to reduce the human factor a tad by using a little automation. I figured if my router can cut to a single depth, it should be able to sand to a single depth and buff with uniformity.
 
The problem you'll have is that the drum isn't rated for 30,000rpm so vibration will be killer & causes inconsistent sanding. Plus the paper will very quickly clog & once clogged will create a lot of heat very fast. I think you'll find that in theory it's clever but reality will show you how quickly you can ruin a cue. JMO
 
qbilder said:
The problem you'll have is that the drum isn't rated for 30,000rpm so vibration will be killer & causes inconsistent sanding. Plus the paper will very quickly clog & once clogged will create a lot of heat very fast. I think you'll find that in theory it's clever but reality will show you how quickly you can ruin a cue. JMO
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sounds an awful lot like your speaking from experience:grin:
 
Lexicologist71 said:
Well, I started out with Cue Cote (an epoxy finish) and have been experimenting with CA. I don't spray anything except water. I'm trying to reduce the human factor a tad by using a little automation. I figured if my router can cut to a single depth, it should be able to sand to a single depth and buff with uniformity.
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For sanding FINISH or wood ?
 
DO NOT put a sanding drum on your router!!!! It will be the end of your router. Yes, I'm speaking from experience.
 
I'm talking about using it for sanding the finish. There are tools rated for that speed. There are also tools available for a dremel tool that do the same thing. Is it a bad idea to use it for buffing, if not for sanding the finish?
 
Lexicologist71 said:
I'm talking about using it for sanding the finish. There are tools rated for that speed. There are also tools available for a dremel tool that do the same thing. Is it a bad idea to use it for buffing, if not for sanding the finish?
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Any of them at 600 grit or finer ?
 
I have tried this very thing with both buffing and sanding.....there is not a product I didn't try....eric is right....good theory on paper, but in reality will get you nothing but a headache....I am speaking from experience
 
Sanding finish is actually not all that hard after crying a few dozen times and figuring it out . :D
 
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