sanding

[A2Z Man]

Can anyone tell me how to sand the little burs in the hair or arond the eyes. I have tryed sand paper,sanding sponge. and that gets most but not all.

[Claude]

Hi, Alan.

I use Scotch-Brite Radial Bristle Discs in my Dremel. They come in grits from 80 on up. I've found the middle grits to be most useful, as the coarser grits will remove a lot of wood. On one carving, I actually used an 80 grit disk to make tiny grooves for hair on the carving, but most of the time, I don't want rood removal. I have also used some of the plastic scrubbies from the kitchen - just cut a 1 inch disk, mounted it on a mandrel, and used it in the Dremel - works great for getting those little fuzzies and hanging "splinters" off carvings. I suggest a white one, as a colored one (usually green) may leave color on your wood. If you don't have a Dremel, you could try just rubbing with a chunk of a scrubby...

Claude

[TreeWizard]

I like to use a soft brass brush if I'm going to paint the piece as sometimes the brass will leave a bit of a stain on the wood.

[Gergie]

I use these bad boys. Defuzzers.

Defuzzing Pads - Woodcarving Supplies from Quality Wood Carving Supply

[Magicman]

I was in Hobby Lobby today and saw what they call a Sanding Stick it is about 4 inches long comes to a sharp point its about 3/16th's round. It looked like it would do a very good job in small tight places like around eyes. The stick was white and looked like ceramic. I think there were 8 sticks in a package for $6.95 if I remember right.

Larry

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

I use these, they work great!
3/4" and 1" Bristle Discs by 3M

Dave

[breezly]

I just started using the 3m discs they are great for cleanup .

[Mitchell]

If it's around the eyes, paint 'em black and call 'em lashes.....

I'm joking......

Are you talking about 'fuzzies'? The best way is to not make them to begin with.

There have been a few posts about 'cleaning fuzzies' in the past. I'll try to link a few.

Elimination of Fuzzies on Wood Carvings

Santa beards

rough around the edges (and valleys)

[jimmy joe]

Lot's of good suggestions !

[susieq]

I like those Scotch brite bristle discs too. The finest grit. It says you can't destroy fine detail with them but you can so run with a light touch.

There is also another type of sanding stick out there. It is about 6 inches long, spring loaded and takes little, pre cut sanding belts, available in all grits. Most woodworking suppliers sell them. The tip comes to a fine edge and they are about 1/4 wide. You use the sandpaper belt at the tip, when it's time to move to a clean spot on the belt, the stick compresses slightly, to loosen the belt and allow you to slide it around to a fresh area of sandpaper. I keep several of them, loaded with different grit sandpaper.