Sanding
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==Sandpaper== | ==Sandpaper== | ||
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Air sanders can use a lot of air, so compressor choice may be important. | Air sanders can use a lot of air, so compressor choice may be important. | ||
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| + | Prolonged use of orbital sanders can cause a condition known as "Vibration White Finger", or "Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome". For more details, see [[Health and Safety in the Shop or Garage#Vibration protection|Vibration protection]]. | ||
=====Electric vs. air===== | =====Electric vs. air===== | ||
=====Manufacturers and suppliers of DA sanders===== | =====Manufacturers and suppliers of DA sanders===== | ||
| − | *[http://www.hutchinsmfg.com/ Hutchins Manufacturing] | + | *[http://www.hutchinsmfg.com/ Hutchins Manufacturing] has a variety of highly-reputed DA sanders in the $200-$300 range. |
*[http://www.dynabrade.com Dynabrade] | *[http://www.dynabrade.com Dynabrade] | ||
| − | *[[Harbor Freight]] has [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90288 a 6" air sander for around $30 | + | *[[Harbor Freight]] has [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90288 a 6" air sander] for around $30. |
====Finishing sanders==== | ====Finishing sanders==== | ||
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*To true a sanding block, put a piece of 180 grit sandpaper on a flat surface (plate steel, aluminum, etc.). Rub the surface of the block over the sandpaper. The flatness of the plate or flat surface will true up the surface of the block. | *To true a sanding block, put a piece of 180 grit sandpaper on a flat surface (plate steel, aluminum, etc.). Rub the surface of the block over the sandpaper. The flatness of the plate or flat surface will true up the surface of the block. | ||
*To make a sanding block for an angle, place body filler in a bag and press it into the angle to make a mold. Or, for an actual sanding "block", place body filler on plastic wrap, press it into the angle, and press a block of wood into the back. When it hardens, it's bonded to the wood. | *To make a sanding block for an angle, place body filler in a bag and press it into the angle to make a mold. Or, for an actual sanding "block", place body filler on plastic wrap, press it into the angle, and press a block of wood into the back. When it hardens, it's bonded to the wood. | ||
| − | *For sanding concave areas, use a piece of rubber hose, PVC, or sticky-backed sandpaper wrapped around a scuff pad (scotch brite) as a sanding block. | + | *For sanding concave areas, use a piece of rubber hose, PVC, or sticky-backed sandpaper wrapped around a scuff pad (scotch-brite) as a sanding block. |
*To make a simple tool for cutting sandpaper, mount a hacksaw blade to a piece of plywood. Draw lines on the plywood for different cut sizes, and label them accordingly. To cut sandpaper, slide it under the blade until it lines up with the proper line. For photos of this tool, see this [http://hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-42-a-80655.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]. | *To make a simple tool for cutting sandpaper, mount a hacksaw blade to a piece of plywood. Draw lines on the plywood for different cut sizes, and label them accordingly. To cut sandpaper, slide it under the blade until it lines up with the proper line. For photos of this tool, see this [http://hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-42-a-80655.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]. | ||
*To cut sandpaper, fold the paper and use a putty knife to cut the fold, or lay a ruler in the crease, then lay it on a table and pull up. | *To cut sandpaper, fold the paper and use a putty knife to cut the fold, or lay a ruler in the crease, then lay it on a table and pull up. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/does-matter-sanders-163354.html | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/does-matter-sanders-163354.html Thread on sanders] in Hotrodders forum. |
| − | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_orbital_sander | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_orbital_sander Random orbital sander] in Wikipedia. |
| − | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper Sandpaper] in Wikipedia. |
[[Category:Body and exterior]] | [[Category:Body and exterior]] | ||
[[Category:Garage and shop]] | [[Category:Garage and shop]] | ||
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