Sanding Ideas

[Sycamore67]

Thought this might be interesting or useful.  Klingspor is a great source for everything sanding.

 

[Scrappile]

I use the mac mop on every piece I scroll.   It gently remover the fuzzies, and softens sharp corners/edges you want softened.  I have the 7" one mounted on my lathe all times except the rare time I decide to turn something.

[BadBob]

I have a Mac Mop and the Sanding Mop. I also have the sanding stars. I have not found the sanding stars to be useful. It is possible that I do not know how to use them. I found the Split Mandrel very interesting, since I make this from dowels, and it would be nice to have some metal ones. I did a bit of research and found that these are widely used in making jewelry. I can get them in smaller sizes better suited to my needs.

[Denny Knappen]

Of those, the Mac Mop is my go-to on almost every project.  On flat pieces I use the Sand Flee.

[Christian Bergeron]

On 12/31/2025 at 9:33 AM, Scrappile said:

I use the mac mop on every piece I scroll.   It gently remover the fuzzies, and softens sharp corners/edges you want softened.  I have the 7" one mounted on my lathe all times except the rare time I decide to turn something.

Good day, i have never a Mac Mop, i would like to use it but i'm scare to break some détails on my project that would ruin my project ? Did you break any details using it ? Thank you for your support

[Scrappile]

53 minutes ago, Christian Bergeron said:

Good day, i have never a Mac Mop, i would like to use it but i'm scare to break some détails on my project that would ruin my project ? Did you break any details using it ? Thank you for your support

I have not broken anything, BUT, I have mine mounted on my little delta wood lathe and I can turn the rpm down to around 600 RPMs.  I don't like sand on grinders because even the slow speed ones are turning at 1750rpm.  That is way too fast for my comfort.  Other us it at that speed and I have not heard any complaints.  I do not apply any pressure when sanding just hold the piece to the wheel and run it over in all four directions.  I have used it on some very delicate pieces with no breakage.  

[Christian Bergeron]

49 minutes ago, Scrappile said:

I have not broken anything, BUT, I have mine mounted on my little delta wood lathe and I can turn the rpm down to around 600 RPMs.  I don't like sand on grinders because even the slow speed ones are turning at 1750rpm.  That is way too fast for my comfort.  Other us it at that speed and I have not heard any complaints.  I do not apply any pressure when sanding just hold the piece to the wheel and run it over in all four directions.  I have used it on some very delicate pieces with no breakage.  

Thank you very much, i guess i'll be using it now, it would save me a lot of time .

[barb.j.enders]

15 hours ago, Christian Bergeron said:

Good day, i have never a Mac Mop, i would like to use it but i'm scare to break some détails on my project that would ruin my project ? Did you break any details using it ? Thank you for your support

This is the sanding mop I use. https://stockroomsupply.com/collections/sanding-mops  I have broken some details and had to go searching for bits.  Usually able to glue pieces back.  For delicate pieces, I would hold a backer on while sanding.

[Scrappile]

I forgot to mention what @barb.j.enders write about holding the piece on a backer or something solid on delicate pieces. I have done that also.  Light touch is you put too much pressure on while sanding it can take the piece out of your hand.