Scroll sanders

[Tammi201]

I’m looking for the correct way to sand intarsia. I found in catalog scroll sanders Flexible stripes. What are your thoughts.

[Jim McDonald]

They are not worth the hassle--especially for intarsia.

If you're going to do intarsia, there are a lot of sanding tools far better suited for the art form.

[scrollerpete]

I agree with Jim, don’t waste your money on these things they are no good for anything.

[Denny Knappen]

Those are designed to remove the fuzzies and not heavy duty sanding required by intarsia.  The best for sanding intarsia is a flex drum sander.

[Tammi201]

2 hours ago, Jim McDonald said:

They are not worth the hassle--especially for intarsia.

If you're going to do intarsia, there are a lot of sanding tools far better suited for the art form.

 

1 hour ago, Denny Knappen said:

Those are designed to remove the fuzzies and not heavy duty sanding required by intarsia.  The best for sanding intarsia is a flex drum sander.

Thank you

[GrampaJim]

Judy Gale Roberts has this on her web site:

"DO NOT SAND TO THE PATTERN LINE it is almost impossible to sand the edge and keep it square.
How to Trim: I like to start by placing the part to the backside of the blade, this way you can get the part right next to the blade without the teeth cutting your it. Then gradually bring the part around to the teeth, you'll start to hear the blade cutting. Practice barely shaving off the line." 

[namunolie]

hi Tammi 

my best sander is dremel

may be I use dremel like that snaders in your pic

[John B]

I have to agree with all the nays. I bought a packet of these, along time ago, and still have most. About as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike

 

[Tammi201]

Thank you, I’m going to keep practicing.  Wow so much to learn.  I need to retire ha ha my job is in the way.  It’s Saturday and I’m off to work and all I think about is scrolling.  Everyone have a great day.

[OCtoolguy]

7 hours ago, Tammi201 said:

Thank you, I’m going to keep practicing.  Wow so much to learn.  I need to retire ha ha my job is in the way.  It’s Saturday and I’m off to work and all I think about is scrolling.  Everyone have a great day.

You are hooked @Tammi201!

[Gonzo]

On October 11, 2019 at 9:45 PM, GrampaJim said:

Judy Gale Roberts has this on her web site:

"DO NOT SAND TO THE PATTERN LINE it is almost impossible to sand the edge and keep it square.
How to Trim: I like to start by placing the part to the backside of the blade, this way you can get the part right next to the blade without the teeth cutting your it. Then gradually bring the part around to the teeth, you'll start to hear the blade cutting. Practice barely shaving off the line." 

Interesting!!  Never in my wildest thoughts would I have thought about doing it that way. Thanks for posting it!

[GrampaJim]

1 hour ago, Gonzo said:

Interesting!!  Never in my wildest thoughts would I have thought about doing it that way. Thanks for posting it!

Yes, I thought the same.  I am trying it and it does seem to work. 

[planeur]

On 10/11/2019 at 11:06 AM, Denny Knappen said:

Those are designed to remove the fuzzies and not heavy duty sanding required by intarsia.  The best for sanding intarsia is a flex drum sander.

 

Denny, do you think I can transform my grinding wheel into a motor like this one !
 

planeur

On 10/11/2019 at 11:06 AM, Denny Knappen said:

I would have to buy only the 2 chuck and flex drum !

And what are the longest flex drum we can buy?

Thanks everybody !

 

planeur

 

[planeur]

On 10/11/2019 at 10:45 PM, GrampaJim said:

Judy Gale Roberts has this on her web site:

"DO NOT SAND TO THE PATTERN LINE it is almost impossible to sand the edge and keep it square.
How to Trim: I like to start by placing the part to the backside of the blade, this way you can get the part right next to the blade without the teeth cutting your it. Then gradually bring the part around to the teeth, you'll start to hear the blade cutting. Practice barely shaving off the line." 

Interesting I will try this tomorrow at the scrollsaw. But I already do almost  the same with my bandsaw when I want to rounded a corner.

Thank you Jim

planeur

[Denny Knappen]

11 hours ago, planeur said:

planeur

I would have to buy only the 2 chuck and flex drum !

And what are the longest flex drum we can buy?

Thanks everybody !

 

planeur

 

Not sure what you mean by longest.  I have the Seyco Flex Drum Sander.

[OzarkSawdust]

Silly me...I watched the Alex Fox video, and thought you were suppose to use a file to round the edges.

Intarsia and segmentation get basically the same rounding of the edges...don't they?

I cut out Alex's Yin Yang cats...but haven't gone any farther. I don't have any small files, or a drum or belt sanders.

Too many patterns to cut...not enough time!

[tomsteve]

if you have a drill press ya might want to look into sanding mops

[Tammi201]

14 hours ago, OzarkSawdust said:

Silly me...I watched the Alex Fox video, and thought you were suppose to use a file to round the edges.

Intarsia and segmentation get basically the same rounding of the edges...don't they?

I cut out Alex's Yin Yang cats...but haven't gone any farther. I don't have any small files, or a drum or belt sanders.

Too many patterns to cut...not enough time!

I like the kitty’s 

[OzarkSawdust]

1 hour ago, tomsteve said:

if you have a drill press ya might want to look into sanding mops

Thanks! I just got my first drill press, haven't even used it yet. I didn't even think of that! And would a sanding drum fit and work for these type of things?

[spirithorse]

On ‎10‎/‎15‎/‎2019 at 9:56 PM, OzarkSawdust said:

Silly me...I watched the Alex Fox video, and thought you were suppose to use a file to round the edges.

Intarsia and segmentation get basically the same rounding of the edges...don't they?

I cut out Alex's Yin Yang cats...but haven't gone any farther. I don't have any small files, or a drum or belt sanders.

Too many patterns to cut...not enough time!

 @OzarkSawdust   Sorry to hijack Tammi's thread but, to answer Gary's question, there are several sanding drums like these
https://www.bing.com/search?q=sanding+drums+for+drill+press&form=EDNTHT&mkt=en-us&httpsmsn=1&refig=f7dbd5158ac54a62f32cec9b38706540&sp=5&qs=AS&pq=sanding+drums&sk=HS1AS3&sc=8-13&cvid=f7dbd5158ac54a62f32cec9b38706540&cc=US&setlang=en-US

available for the drill press and they work extremely well.
I buy cheap sets of these from Harbor Freight.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[OCtoolguy]

I went to Home Depot and bought 3 arbors that Ryobi puts out for under $6 each. Then I ordered 3 different grit refills from Klingspor's. I use them in my hand-held cordless drill. I have 120, 240 and 320. They work great. I haven't tried using my drill press yet. It is too noisy at this point. I still have to go through it and put in new bearings.

 

[tgiro]

Tammi - To get the precise fit, required for intarsia, just practice, practice, practice. Get some cheap pine, mdf, or plywood and practice cutting the separate project pieces for a good fit. You'll be surprised how quickly you'll catch on to how to do it.

For sanding and shaping the project, use drum sanders. Judy Gale Roberts and SeyCo sell the flex drum sanders, which are reasonably priced and will work on any 8" or 6" grinder. Slow speed grinders are best, but high speed work well, just get used to them.

If you really want to get into intarsia, then a couple of trips to Tennessee and Judy's classes should be added to your bucket list. Her classes are very reasonably, priced and you will learn amazing things. Actually, the trip will cost more than the classes, unless you live close by. Those of us who have attended will strongly recommend them. She is close to Dollywood, Gatlinburg, and Knoxville, so there is plenty of entertainment other than Judy's studio.