Bowl Sanding???'s HELP

[LandfillLumber]

Hello, I'm just getting into bowls and have had fun doing the couple I have so far.My issue is the sanding I picked up a close quarters drill from HF,and need to get some foam pads(or make my own)along with the small sanding discs.I'm tired of over heating my fingers(its hurts sometimes).I cheap and would rather make the sanding pad,and have a old turning mag. with directions on how to(but can't seem to locate it).I also would lake to save on sanding paper does anyone cut discs then selves from roll stock?Whats the cheapest place for the 1-3" discs?Any help would be great.Thanks,Victor

 

[Maine2Colorado]

I had just found this last week, is this what your looking for? I hope this helps you, Tim

http://www.davidreedsmith.com/Articles/FoamBallSander/FoamBallSander.htm

 

[greggas]

Victor;

Bowls are the biggest part of my business ( I mean hobby, no business, no hobby....) and after spending lots of money on those expensive disks from the usual suppliers I started buying in bulk and cutting out using a 2" piece of galvi pipe that I sharpened the end on to use as a punch. Tanks a couple hours to blast out a few months worth and save alot of cash.

I usually search online for the best deal and recently tried this guys with good results
www.onlineindustrialsupply.com/holosaro.html

I uses these disks with a Sorbey 2" rotating hand sander . Also use a 3" pneumatic sander on the bigger stuff

 

[scotirish]

Good Morning Victor!
When the snow dissipates, in about three years ha ha, come over an I will show you how I do it.
Ron

 

[keithkarl2007]

Hegner sandpaper along with another brand i can't think of come in rolls 6" wide by 1-25 metre long and are velcro backed. They are reasonably priced and can be cut in the way Greg has described. The sanding arbours are available in different sizes the most popular being 2" and 3" so when you cut your discs from the rolls you can get 2 3" discs or 3 2" discs across each strip.

 

[robutacion]

Victor,

I have a little information of how I make the disks and pads, on my web site here have a look and see it it helps you...!

Good luck!

Cheers
George

 

[LandfillLumber]

Thanks guys the pipe idea is a great one.I will have to post some pics of my bowls soon.Thank You,Victor

 

[David Keller]

I get my sanding stuff from here... www.vinceswoodnwonders.com.

It's good quality stuff, and the price is better than most I've seen.

 

[LandfillLumber]

Cool site and good prices.Thanks,Victor

I get my sanding stuff from here... www.vinceswoodnwonders.com.

It's good quality stuff, and the price is better than most I've seen.

 

[Tony Pridmore]

Victor,

Check out Darrell Feltmate's website for instructions on making a sanding mandrel. He has a lot of interesting information on the site.

As for paper, I have been very pleased with the hook and loop sheets from Industrial Abrasives. I believe their URL is http://www.industrialabrasives.com, but the site appears to be down. I'll try to remember to check later and confirm it is the place I ordered from last. Price was great and the service was awesome.

-Tony

 

[KenV]

Mike Mahoney has a video clip on bowl power sanding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY3JHxa7HwA

 

[Tony Pridmore]

As for paper, I have been very pleased with the hook and loop sheets from Industrial Abrasives. I believe their URL is http://www.industrialabrasives.com, but the site appears to be down. I'll try to remember to check later and confirm it is the place I ordered from last. Price was great and the service was awesome.

Site is working now and is the correct one. Here's the link to the H&L sheets.

-Tony

 

[nava1uni]

Klingspor has great sandpaper and does carry hook and loop. They have a good website.