Wet sanding mess

opiesbro

opiesbro

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I just got a Deluxe set up and before I was using a midsize for building cues. What a big difference the Deluxe makes in not only quality but the time savings. The only thing that I don't care for is the mess from wet sanding. It throws crap everywhere and I find myself cleaning more than building on the Deluxe. I find that the Midsize I was using worked much better for wet sanding than the Deluxe. Does anyone have a good solution for this problem?
 
stevel said:
Buy yourself a wood lathe to sand cues on.

Best Wishes,

Steve
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What Steve said :thumbup:
I bought a jet from woodcraft, bed extension and penn state variable speed motor kit. All my sanding currently take place there. Then you can set up a downdraft table to catch the dry sanding dust, and 'splash' guards to catch most of the wet sanding mess. I have two other wood lathes that someday will be setup (when I find the room for them) and set one up just for wraps and then one just for wetsanding....someday... and then only use the jet for dry sanding as it has been set with a downdraft( more like a side draft) for my DC.
Dave
 
I started out sanding and finishing on my Deluxe. What a mess it made.

I moved that process to another taig based lathe. I cover it with tinfoil and change it out every few cues.

If you don't have a dust collector, be sure to wear a respirator when dry sanding.

Kim
 
1st of all I hope you are only sanding AFTER you have a clearcoat on the cue. 2nd you must be using too much water. Get a small bowel, with a little water in it. dip a small piece of sandpaper in it & then wet sand. I only wet sand starting at 600 grit...JER
 
Yes sir I have a solution. Its a rather new invention. I call it a Towel.

I drape it over the taper bars and box. Chris also sells a rain gutter type gizmo that you can lay over top of the bed.

Other than that, I use what Chris uses for wet sanding. A small spray bottle. Just give the paper a quick spritz.

Kim, tin foil? I've always made my hats from it. It protects me from the powerful rays emitted from the Deluxe.
That and a good respirator is a must.
 
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Blue Hog ridr said:
Yes sir I have a solution. Its a rather new invention. I call it a Towel.

I drape it over the taper bars and box. Chris also sells a rain gutter type gizmo that you can lay over top of the bed.

Other than that, I use what Chris uses for wet sanding. A small spray bottle. Just give the paper a quick spritz.

Kim, tin foil? I've always made my hats from it. It protects me from the powerful rays emitted from the Deluxe.
That and a good respirator is a must.
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I cant wear tinfoil hats any more Terry, it blocks the incoming messages from the mothership.

Joe
 
Very thin rolled copper sheet works better for me, takes more times and is more expensive, but there's nothing that beats it for clarity. If added weight is an issue, this may not be for you.

Alan
 
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The towel was one I have not used. Sounds like a good idea. Two long strips of cardboard taped down the middle will make and instant cover for the cabinet. One part covers the front and the other part covers the top. Just fold it and put it away when not in use. Tin foil conforms to the bed nicely, but cost a few pennies each time. As mentioned I make the metal dust cover for the bed. One clarification is that the Deluxe does not throw anymore liquids or buffing material than any other lathe. It just has more places to catch it on with the cabinet and taper bars.
 
cueman said:
The towel was one I have not used. Sounds like a good idea. Two long strips of cardboard taped down the middle will make and instant cover for the cabinet. One part covers the front and the other part covers the top. Just fold it and put it away when not in use. Tin foil conforms to the bed nicely, but cost a few pennies each time. As mentioned I make the metal dust cover for the bed. One clarification is that the Deluxe does not throw anymore liquids or buffing material than any other lathe. It just has more places to catch it on with the cabinet and taper bars.
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I think that from what I have seen I am just going to have to get just a spinner that is capable of doing my clear and wet all in the same place. I will work on this and get back to all of you as I have already thought of something in my head.
 
opiesbro said:
I just got a Deluxe set up and before I was using a midsize for building cues. What a big difference the Deluxe makes in not only quality but the time savings. The only thing that I don't care for is the mess from wet sanding. It throws crap everywhere and I find myself cleaning more than building on the Deluxe. I find that the Midsize I was using worked much better for wet sanding than the Deluxe. Does anyone have a good solution for this problem?
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I place cling wrap over the bed and other areas, then place paper towels under the area likely to get wet or covered in gunk .
 
If you just want a cheap lathe to sand on, I have a junky harbor freight lathe I sand on.....169.00 NEW..lol It works great for sanding and doing CA if I want
 
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