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I was wondering if any of you have used fingernail files as a way to sand your carvings? I found a package of them at the $ store and figured I would give them a shot!! They do work and at the right price
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I always keep a package in my tool box. i like to cut one end to point to get into those tight spots & when the point wears out i just cut a new one. if you want more grit i just glue sandpaper to wooden coffee stirers . Frank
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The nail emory boards worrk really well to to get into tight recesses. Ash |
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Yep, I buy them at wallyworld in the cosmetics dept. they are two sided, coarse and fine and have a paper and foam core...you can trim them with your scizzors...use them more than anything on my carvings!Cowboy I took a couple of them and cut them length wise to give me two narrower pieces....work good
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Yep, cut to different points. some very pointy, some left like they come.
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I find them great for Celtic knot work, or anything requiring sanding those hard to reach places. Shape them to fit or just as is, they make a welcome addition to my travel kit. Bob
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They're perfect for any number of little sanding jobs. My wife is always on the warpath because she buys some for her nails, and I raid her. ![]() Well, why should I buy any when she buys them?Mobster |
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