fookgub Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...p;bidsite=CRAFT Any used this or a similar tool? I was thinking it could make short work of sanding out arm and belly contours. I think you get locked into special sanding discs, but Sears sells 280 through 1000 grit discs for it and the prices aren't bad. Whaddya think? Edited July 18, 2006 by fookgub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...p;bidsite=CRAFT Any used this or a similar tool? I was thinking it could make short work of sanding out arm and belly contours. I think you get locked into special sanding discs, but Sears sells 280 through 1000 grit discs for it and the prices aren't bad. Whaddya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 At one time I used the 3D Sander for sanding the back of the neck after it was carved, but I haven't in a while. It's a nice tool to have though, I'm not saying not to buy it, but to do a belly contour, and arm contour, I'd just draw out marks on top and side, then use a belt sander to make quick work of it. I'm talking quick, and I have also just used a drum sander attachment mounted in a cordless drill for the belly contour. Either way will do the job faster. There are a million ways to do a job, just find out what works best for you and is not only quick, but gives you great results. The 3D Sander would do a good job on light sanding though in some instances. I was planning to rough out the contours with an angle grinder or belt sander, and I was wondering more about the 3D sander's suitibility for cleanup and finish work. I was planning to use epoxy grainfiller, so anything that can help sanding that back out would be nice. Can it follow curves well enough to do that kind of stuff, or would I be better off just sanding it by hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) double post... oops Edited July 18, 2006 by fookgub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorn Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I've got one that I use for the concave surfaces inside of hollow and semi-hollow bodies...it works great for that. I'll also pop two of the rotating discs off and use only one for getting into tight areas. Thorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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