sanding light colored ring question

[gluton1]

When sanding rings with light colors such as natural or white surrounded by black or other dark colors, whats the best way to sand them without the dark colors dust getting into them? I'm working on natural slotted rings surroundded by black with black slots and cant stop the black dust from getting in there no matter what way I try to sand. I see some rings that look absolutely perfect and wondering what's the best way to achieve this. Thanks in advance

 

[Cue Crazy]

I usually use some thin ca or some type of sealer to seal the lighter colors before sanding. It at least helps with the worst part " The dust that gets down into the pores and is near impossible to get out"

 

[Dave38]

After watching Joe Barrenger's videos, I have followed his approch and it seems to work the best for me. While the cue is spinning and you are sanding, use a compressor with an air gun type fitting to blow on the area as you sand. A downdraft table helps with the dust as does a ceiling hung air handler/filter. So far, doing this has helped the dark dust from affecting the lighter woods. Doing this blows the dust as it's made, and before the sandpaper can press it into the remaining cue surface. It works well, but I have reduced the PSI so it's not blowing everything else around it into the dust collector. Hope this helps
Dave

 

[Cue Crazy]

After watching Joe Barrenger's videos, I have followed his approch and it seems to work the best for me. While the cue is spinning and you are sanding, use a compressor with an air gun type fitting to blow on the area as you sand. A downdraft table helps with the dust as does a ceiling hung air handler/filter. So far, doing this has helped the dark dust from affecting the lighter woods. Doing this blows the dust as it's made, and before the sandpaper can press it into the remaining cue surface. It works well, but I have reduced the PSI so it's not blowing everything else around it into the dust collector. Hope this helps
Dave

Never seen then video, but I should have mentioned that part, I do have to clean the stuff off first without smearing the dust before sealing, otherwise the dust gets locked in. I do that either By compressor or I have also used a shopvac to clean the dust out. I use a rubber adapter that I got from a washing machine hose or something, but It fits the hose end, reduces down,and works perfectly. It doesn't stir up the dreaded dust storm either.

 

[masonh]

don't go any higher than 220

 

[rhncue]

After watching Joe Barrenger's videos, I have followed his approch and it seems to work the best for me. While the cue is spinning and you are sanding, use a compressor with an air gun type fitting to blow on the area as you sand. A downdraft table helps with the dust as does a ceiling hung air handler/filter. So far, doing this has helped the dark dust from affecting the lighter woods. Doing this blows the dust as it's made, and before the sandpaper can press it into the remaining cue surface. It works well, but I have reduced the PSI so it's not blowing everything else around it into the dust collector. Hope this helps
Dave

That is in Chris Hightowers book and he has mentioned it on here a number of times. I'm sure that is where Joe learned it as I don't believe he has ever had the capability of processing an original thought.
Another help is to use new sandpaper so as not to just be burnishing the wood and forcing the dust into the grain with worn out paper. Before sealer is applied I never use paper finer than 320 and using a light touch so that the grit does the work.

Dick

Dick

 

[dave sutton]

the key is course NEW sandpaper i dont go finer then 220 in this situaltion. i also seal with superglue. air helps alot too while sanding. keeps the dust away. alot of good info here

 

[masonh]

i also like to clean the sandpaper after a few passes.i will pop the dust out of it and rub whatever is left out on my pants.i prefer the Norton tan colored sandpaper too,it doesn't seem to drag as bad as some.

 

[dave sutton]

hahaha i wipe it on my pants too...

 

[Dave38]

i also like to clean the sandpaper after a few passes.i will pop the dust out of it and rub whatever is left out on my pants.i prefer the Norton tan colored sandpaper too,it doesn't seem to drag as bad as some.

Sorry Dick, I did forget that Chris mentions it also, it's been awhile since I watched either sets of dvds. I wear a shop apron just for wiping the dust on, I look funny in it, but it saves the clothes a little. I use the same paper, I believe it's called 3X, it cleans very easy and sands great. Lasts longer than normal paper. I use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the cue with. Its the type that dust clings to very well(and sandpaper also) then I use a rag with denatured alchol to clean before appling any finish or sealer.
Dave

 

[cuesmith]

That is in Chris Hightowers book and he has mentioned it on here a number of times. I'm sure that is where Joe learned it as I don't believe he has ever had the capability of processing an original thought.
Another help is to use new sandpaper so as not to just be burnishing the wood and forcing the dust into the grain with worn out paper. Before sealer is applied I never use paper finer than 320 and using a light touch so that the grit does the work.

Dick

Dick

I also use a big "art gum" eraser to clean up the entire sanded surfaces, after sanding. I've found this gets the dust out better than air pressure and solvents alone.

Sherm