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Old 12-29-2007, 02:10 PM
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I recently watched a carver in action at a local wildfowl show. He used a small sander to sand his birds. I have never seen a sander similar to that.
Does anyone here have information as to small hand sanders that are available.
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Old 12-29-2007, 03:39 PM
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Not sure if this is what you are talking about or not? Saw a person doing a bird about two weeks ago using one of these....

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92158

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Old 12-29-2007, 03:50 PM
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Detail sanders are a popular item, Bosch,Proxonn and makita all have the detail sander. B & D has one its called a mouse, you can change the pads for different typs of sanding. Skip
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Hi Garry, could it have been this one? http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=81266

This merchant also carries alot of different micro sanding belts,ropes, and grits. Just click on Filing and Sanding on the left and then again on the Sanding catagory.

I hope this helps.

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Old 12-29-2007, 03:59 PM
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Most all of the woodcarving shops sell small cushioned rotary drums for Dremels, Foredom, etc... The sizes vary from 1/4" up to 3/4 inch in diameter. I never go anywhere without these and my B&D Mouse.
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Thats the one Marci. Thank you for your quick response
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Hey Greg...thats a great buy! Chicago elect is pretty good from what I hear, not like the central machinery brand.....and the Proxxon like that was substantially more $$ thanks...I think! now something else to spend money on? tools, tools, so many tools, so little $$
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Ya, know what you mean. I ordered one this past week with some spare belts..... Could not pass up the price. Hope it works.

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Your Welcome Garry, that lil toy is on my 'want' list. I've purchased a few things from Micro Mark and they are quick with delivery. I bought the tiny lil table saw last summer... sweeeeeet lil toy.
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Ya, know what you mean. I ordered one this past week with some spare belts..... Could not pass up the price. Hope it works.

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I have heard from a number of contractors that they use the chicago electric brand all the time, it lasts as long as the expensive stuff but they pay 1/3 or less! I haven't tried any, my neighbor has and he likes them as well....guess its my turn
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