chunkielad Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I made a new teplate for my project the other day (original one was a bit thin and the bearing slipped off it lots) I made it from two sheets (glued together) of Ply wood and hit it with the jig saw. I've got it close but need to tidy it up a bit more - HOWEVER! When i sand it (by hand) it doesn't do much - this is tough stuff!!! I have some cut line I need to remove and some of the curves need smoothing so anyone any bright ideas? I HAVE ONLY HAND TOOLS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Sometimes you have to get medievel on the wood. If sandpaper just isn't cutting it (pun intended) go with something a little coarser. Hit it with rasps and files first then fine tune with 80 grit and onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkielad Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I see myself buying a rasp or two - i was hoping someone would have a great piece of wisdom to offer like wetting it or something! Nevermind - hard work here we come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 You might as well pick up a router, chunkie...you know you will eventually, so you might as well do it now. In the meantime, you can try one of those Stanley surforms --they're a cross between a rasp and a planer, and they're great fun to use....I like the smallest one, works in a different direction than the others, feels pretty natural to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkielad Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 You might as well pick up a router, chunkie...you know you will eventually, so you might as well do it now. In the meantime, you can try one of those Stanley surforms --they're a cross between a rasp and a planer, and they're great fun to use....I like the smallest one, works in a different direction than the others, feels pretty natural to use. ← Ran out to B&Q (british DIY place) and got one earlier - shape is great now! I went for a rasp and saw that. I have a router which i will use to transfer this to the body blank but I have no way of accurately using one on the template. How would i have used a router for this? I hope there wasn't an easier way I've just missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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