Powered Sanders I Use For Making Toys And Scroll Saw Projects

Klingspor Sanding Mop Mounted On A Drill Press
Klingspor Sanding Mop Mounted On A Drill Press 

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  • Shopsmith 6" Belt Sander - Useful for curved edges and flat surfaces that I want to remove material quickly. The best tool I have for sanding wheels to size.
  • Shopsmith Disc Sander - Sometimes used for making wheels. Although this is not a powered operation, these are use full for sanding small flat parts.
  • Delta 1" belt sander - It does a great job on outside edges and can be used for some inside curves. I also have the Shopsmith version, which does the same thing and lets me do inside sanding. 
  • Klingspor Sanding Mop - Expensive, but worth the cost. Removes most fuzzies and leaves a silky smooth surface.
  • Klingspor Mac Mop - Similar to a sanding mop but a bit more aggressive. 
  • Ridgid Spindle Sander - Great for sanding inside curves as small as a 1/2 inch radius. It also has an oscillating belt sander. 
  • Random Orbital Sanders - I use these for sanding flat surfaces, such as prepping wood for the scroll saw and sanding puzzles. I have four sanders, one Hitachi, and three Bauer random orbit sanders. I have this many sanders, so I don't have to change the sandpaper for each grit. I have the Bauer sanders because the dut port is round.
  • Quarter Sheet Palm Sander - I only have this because I have a huge stack of 80-grit sandpaper that fits this. I would not recommend buying one.
  • Grizzly Flex Shaft Rotary Tool - I use this with an assortment of drum and flap sanders for sanding inside curves. You can do this with a held rotary tool like a Dremel, but this is lots better. If it ever dies, I will probably buy a Foredom. 
When it comes to woodworking, using power sanding tools is a huge time-saver and can make the job much easier. However, it's crucial to remember that there will come a point where hand sanding is necessary for certain tasks.

Even though power sanders are efficient and fast, they are not always able to achieve the level of precision and smoothness that hand sanding can. When it comes to creating high-quality wood projects, especially intricate ones like toys, hand sanding is an essential step.

I've found that to truly ensure a top-notch finish and texture, incorporating hand sanding into the process is a must. It allows for more control and precision, resulting in a polished final product that's both visually appealing and safe for handling.

So, while power sanding tools are incredibly useful and time-saving, don't forget the importance of hand sanding when it comes to the finer details of your woodworking projects. Em
bracing this technique will undoubtedly elevate the quality of your creations.These are only the power sanding tools. At some point, you will need to resort to hand sanding. To make a quality toy, you must hand sand.



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