Question on sanding

[country girl]

I am making a very cool piece. I can not wait to share it with everyone. It is only my fourth piece, but it is going to be by far the best.

 

I was wanting to know what grit sand paper do you recommend when you do intarsia, and what is the pros and cons.

[trailfndr]

I start sanding with a medium grit (120) and then finish with 220 grit.  When all the pieces are shaped to my satisfaction, I then hit each piece with a sanding mop with 220 or finer grit to remove any sanding marks.  I do not hand sand...the mop does it for me.

 

If I need to remove a large amount of stock,  I will put a 80 grit sleeve in to get it done faster. before the other grits.

[Bpardue]

I use Judy Gale Roberts flexible drum sander kit grits are 80 and finish with the 120 grit drum. Than a quick hand sanding of 120 grit for hardwoods and 180 grit for softwoods

[MTCowpoke22]

I do the same as trailfndr, but I don't have a mop, so I do hand sand with 220 to finish.

[amazingkevin]

You won't need to go any higher than 220,grit ,Sanding mop.flap wheels save lots of time and contour finely.

 

I start sanding with a medium grit (120) and then finish with 220 grit.  When all the pieces are shaped to my satisfaction, I then hit each piece with a sanding mop with 220 or finer grit to remove any sanding marks.  I do not hand sand...the mop does it for me.

 

If I need to remove a large amount of stock,  I will put a 80 grit sleeve in to get it done faster. before the other grits.

 

 

I use Judy Gale Roberts flexible drum sander kit grits are 80 and finish with the 120 grit drum. Than a quick hand sanding of 120 grit for hardwoods and 180 grit for softwoods

 

 

I do the same as trailfndr, but I don't have a mop, so I do hand sand with 220 to finish.

the fellows all have great tips and tricks here for you.

[Rolf]

This is what I use for all of my final sanding. sometimes a bit of hand sanding here and there. http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/mm07204/

This mop is worth every penny just as a time saver.

Rough shaping I have pneumatic drums with 80 grit sleeves then 180 

[NC Scroller]

I only recently completed my second intarsia project so I am no expert. I used these sanders from Judy Gale Roberts. Seyco also sells them. I used 80 for rough shaping followed by 120 and 180. If I need to sand higher than that I would use a mop or hand sand.

 

 

http://intarsia.com/shop/hardware/nds-sanding-pads-for-flex-sander/

[country girl]

My last piece my finish was 220, but in between coats 350. Seemed to work good. 

[country girl]

I only recently completed my second intarsia project so I am no expert. I used these sanders from Judy Gale Roberts. Seyco also sells them. I used 80 for rough shaping followed by 120 and 180. If I need to sand higher than that I would use a mop or hand sand.

 

 

http://intarsia.com/shop/hardware/nds-sanding-pads-for-flex-sander/

 

What do you mean a mop? Do you have a picture?

[NC Scroller]

What do you mean a mop? Do you have a picture?

Check out the video on the attached page.

 

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/fs36240/

[Rolf]

This is an alternative type of mop that works better for me.  http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/mm07204/ 

They seem to last longer for me. With any mop break it in on a piece of hard wood they can be aggressive when new. 

Some people make their own mops like the one Scott posted, I did it for a while and decided it was not worth the savings. 

 

I now have dust collection behind the mop 

[trailfndr]

My Sanding mop is from Klingspor's  Woodworking shop  ( www.woodworkingshop.com )  I always use a double mop as its larger with more paper.  I bought their starter kit asnd then when needed (every year or so) I rebuild it with a refill kit from them.  Mine is attached to my Drill Press.  The beauty of a Mop is that it doesn't change the contour of the piece.  It simply cleans up the sanding marks, and ends up looking like you hand sanded the piece, when all it took was a few seconds against the mop.

I can usually Mop every piece on an intarsia in under 5 minutes.  What a time saver.  I also use it between coats of finish as needed.  I just use lighter pressure.  And yes,  I assemble before I spray on my poly finish, so I "Mop" the finished piece before the final coat.

 

As previously mentioned, insure that you "break in" the mop with a scrap piece before using on your good work. 

Edited August 27, 2016 by trailfndr