Adam Savage's Guide to Sanding Tools!

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Today's guide is all about sanding! It's the thing that unites makers--we all have to do it at some point for our builds, and there are so many tools out there to help make sanding less of a chore. Adam shows us his favorite sanding devices in the shop and explains how he gets the most out of those tools as well as his philosophy toward sanding!
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[@snoopu2601]

I have used my angle grinder for sanding I do have a smaller angle grinder I bought at HARBOR freight I modified for different sanding disc to fit. I couldn't find a small sander like the air die grinders so I had to make my own electric small die grinder/sander

[@shakenblake2]

Do you have a link for the metal sanders that you learned about from Weta?

[@ReedCBowman]

The sanding solution that we use daily for our work, that no one seems to know about, is an expanding-drum lapidary wheel. They are amazing for being able to push hard into a high surface speed wheel, but without pushing into either a flat or a rigidly round fixed-radius surface. This means that you can have a lot of finesse in making nice soft (external) edges and radii on large handheld metal objects, while still removing a lot of material quickly. I'm always surprised that these are not a staple of more metal shops, and don't seem to be mentioned by any maker KZbin channels. Maybe I should make a video about them...

[@artistlovepeace]

Good advice

[@SeanPaulNotTheSinger]

You forgot to mention fingernail file sticks. You'd talked about them in some projects in the past. Also, the advice to try the drum sanders to determine whether or not your shop needs to escalate to one of the more expensive options is a fantastic one.

[@wobblysauce]

Yep, small spots that just need a kiss.

[@SailingAlbinBallad92]

Found this vid just when I needed it. Some consolation when I am just about to drop a few tenners on a sandpaper supply for the ages

[@natgreystarscoolstuffnjunk1549]

Alligator finger tape! End of video you mention gloves but I've found cases where gloves create more of a danger and I still needed some kind of protection. Alligator tape is commonly used by jewelers and when you need to hold light small items for sanding and especially when you have to work with a rotary tool. This tape is an absolute finger saver. It gives you more grip and both heat and abrasion protection. It only sticks to itself and it's very affordable. You can even use it over gloves if you need chemical/grime protection but your gloves are too thin to last from abrasion. Makes your disposable gloves last forever when polishing. Fingers are usually the first thing to go.

[@MrPossumeyes]

Also, gloves and spinning tools are a hazard - saw a guy nearly lose his left index finger to a drill chuck. Alligator finger tape sounds like a great idea. Thanks!

[@sanches2]

Great idea! After seeing your post i googled around a little and it seems quite a popular trick. Thanks! I just have to see what kind of stores have it in Bulgaria. Seems like something a sports store or a big pharmacy would have.

[@AlexaVonSuess]

Yup! Jeweler here. When you're working with powerful rotary tools and holding something that's just shy of 4mm large, alligator tape is the way to go. So much better than any type of glove.

[@MrCoolAttitude]

Tool videos are always my favourite.

[@Theexplorographer]

Not mentioned in the video but the #1 Sanding tool you should have is a block of spun rubber to clean your sand paper. A.K.A. Abrasive Cleaning Stick If you have never had, used, or heard of one your shop life will never be the same without it.

[@Brandon-zo9ly]

I came here to say this. I just started using one a couple years ago and it’s been a phenomenal upgrade.

[@blitzmustang1588]

That sounds amazing. Will definitely buy that

[@snuugumz]

The afore mentioned cleaning tool also works a trick for de-gunking needle files and bench grinder wheels. Gotta have it.

[@janoliver8713]

In a pinch, you can also use e.g. the soles of some old shoes or the like (if you don't have special cleaning stick's) to clean the sandpaper. You get a LOT more mileage out of e.g. your disk sander before you have to change the sand paper itself by cleaning it.

[@mzaite]

Yes two very neglected and very handy tools, the rubber sanding cleaner, and the grinder wheel dresser. ESPECIALLY if you have an Aluminum addiction.

[@MakeSomething]

I've invested a lot of resources in sanding machines. They take up a lot of space in the shop but worth every inch.

[@sween187]

Sand in the place where you live....

[@davidhogue100]

I'm an rc airplane modeler and my absolute favorite sanding tools are permagrit. They are tungsten carbide bonded to steel and will never wear out under normal use, and they usually dont gum up, if they do a wire brush will clean them. I have a dremel sanding drum that's over 20 years old and still works great. They make files, blocks, flat bars, dremel bits, and even a hacksaw blade. Great stuff

[@terryqueen3233]

I might say this is an excellent tool tip! Of course at my age I have found through trial-and-error everything that you were teaching today which is fantastic for these young kids coming up. This was an excellent tutorial for these youngins. This brought up some excellent memories of some of my arduous attempts at using sandpaper, the hard way. But now I know when to advance and I know when to go to the next Grit and which machine to use, so on that note thanks very much for the video I'm glad you put this out for these young modelers I hope they take heed. Have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry and your sandpaper ready!

[@dylanfulford1657]

Hey Adam, a tip I’ve found works for me is on the top of your sandpaper storage screw a hacksaw blade teeth side out and it’s a nice serrated cutter, slide the sheet under it and pull up from one side.

[@BirthquakeRecords]

Like the sharp box edge for a roll of seran wrap. Nice tip!

[@es-panzermacht5208]

I have done exactly this, but I used my old worn out blades. They cut sandpaper easily, but not sharp enough to dig into my hand when I bump it into the holder.

[@skunked42]

Beat me to it.

[@mikemacleod6627]

I'm no maker... at least not for years now but... Adams love and enthusiasm, plus his various stories act like ASMR to me. So I watch these vids to relax, despite having little practical utility for me. Mr. Savage, never lose that sparkle.

[@gitarverkstedetwilden825]

My favorite sander is the THICKNESS SANDER from BYRNES MODEL MACHINES. It is a great and very precise sander for small things. 6” wide drum, with about 1,5” thickness capacity. All hand fed. It has very precise thicknesses adjustment, and can flatten and plane wood, plastic, and softer metals. A bit pricey, but well worth every penny at 350 bucks. Using it always makes me happy. And it has sped up my work with building and repairing guitars a lot. Especially for thickening nuts, saddles, binding, and fretboard blanks.

[@TLOEric]

I adore these deep dives into tools- some of my favorite content Adam makes (and I love it all)!

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[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@tested as a tobacco pipe carver, I thank you for putting this up, it will give me all kinds of new ideas

[@dongemmell]

Small orbital sander

[@Adrokk3]

The don’t overwork sand paper is something I’ve had to re learn as I’ve got back into scale modelling. Even using the ladder with such small subjects makes a huge difference to the end result

[@TheCreatureWorksStudio]

First I was like…”I’m a puppet builder and I don’t sand…” then it hit me, I sand rod handles and mouth plates for my particular style of puppets so I think Adam is correct that sanding is what unites us all. Lol

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PUPPETS????!!! We love puppets!

[@TheCreatureWorksStudio]

@@tested I know :)

[@briantaylor9266]

Two comments: (1) Surprised you didn't mention the venerable random orbital sander. Maybe it's more of a mainstay for woodworkers, as opposed to makers, but I think it deserves honorable mention nonetheless. (2) My experience is that it is always better to buy quality sandpaper. It stays sharp longer, it provides a better 'sanding experience', and in the long run it costs less.

[@kz.irudimen]

Even if you're broke (I am), cheap sandpaper is more expensive. It's just crap. The good stuff (3M) takes out matter so much quicker and lasts so much longer it's crazy. Yeah each disc is expensive but it's not completely shot after 5 minutes.

[@motobenbh4722]

High quality sand paper, you hit the nail on the head. For hand or machine sanding, get the good stuff. Also keep it from gumming up. Brush it with a toothbrush occasionally or whatever - it'll work a bit better and last a bit longer.

[@kz.irudimen]

@@motobenbh4722 You can use a piece of rubber to clean sandpaper, it works really well. They sell some made for it but any rubber works, even the sole of an old shoe. It's crazy how well it cleans sandpaper and how much longer it lasts.

[@blackoak4978]

The mention of knowing you will use a tool before investing in a good one is something I try to get people to appreciate. Some people want to get "the right tool" right away, which keeps them from getting projects done while they save up for it, then they get it and it isn't what they thought it would be, or they aren't skilled enough to use it. Getting a "good enough tool" is what I advocate people go with so that they learn the lessons they need to learn without spending too much money. That way, by the time the "good enough tool" is no longer doing enough, they are ready to use "the right tool" to it's full potential

[@johntaylor1947]

A form of drum sander I use all of the time is a 6'' rubber drum mounted on a bench grinder. The drum has a metal disk that is the body of it and rubber vanes radially cast to the body and a outer rubber drum face. It is very true running and the centrifugal force holds the sand belts firmly yet flexibly to the drum. I call it a jewelers drum sander.

[@rolando_j_]

For use on a die grinder, the best abrasive I've ever used is scotch-brite in a barrel form factor. It has almost no weight, so there isn't any chatter. These are designed to be used in a horrible arbor designed by 3M that don't really work, so don't use it. The best "arbor" we've found is an old short worn out conical burr. Push it right onto the cone. Just make sure they don't pentrate past about 1/2 way through the barrel. These are stiff little barrels of scotch-brite. These are really nice because you use them like you use a grinding wheel. If you need to clean up a radial surface, you use the barrel. If you need to clean up a flat surface you used the flat surface on top of the barrel. These were used to clean up holes when grounding vehicles to a frame. In 2 seconds the hole would be clean, then to make sure you had good contact with ground strap, we'd hit the area surrounding the hole with the top. These things are amazing. They work so well because they're designed to be used in die grinders. Every mechanic at out shop had a burr with one of these barrel pads in their tool boxes. Some of them had more than one. This was because, as they wear, they usable in smaller diameter holes. So once one wore out, they'd save them for tighter clearance situations. The ones you want are about an inch in diameter and maybe a little over an inch tall. Again the arbors you're supposed to use are worthless. Just experiment with finding the right conical burr. For safety reasons, you don't really want the exposed surfaces of the old cutting edge exposed, or maybe just file them down. www.rshughes.com/p/3M-Scotch-Brite-XL-UW-Unitized-Aluminum-Oxide-Medium-Deburring-Wheel-Medium-Grade-Arbor-Attachment-1-In-Diameter-1-8-In-Center-Hole-1-8-In-Thickness-15517/048011_15517/

[@Kreygore]

I can honestly watch your content all day Adam, it's so engaging

[@Voirreydirector]

Very nice alternating plane sander, dear! My grandmother would approve. I am thinking maybe folks of previous generations so hoarded every scrap of things such as sandpaper out of necessity that your students were just used to doing so from watching the habits of their childhood mentors.

[@julianconibear9189]

great show, love your tutorials. As a metal worker and polisher, I used the Rolls Royce of electric sanding machines. Suhner machines and abrasives are pricey but the best I have used.

[@stepsinpairs]

Not sure what channel I saw it on, but a YT woodworker said the general rule when going up the grits is to add 50%, so 80 > 120 > 180 then whatever you want to finish with, either 240 or 320. I find that works well for almost all projects.

[@robertcarmosino6563]

I've worked on aircraft windshields, windows Inside and out ,wet . Very well paid rewarding work

[@chloehennessey6813]

Adam for that little sander just order 5” or 6” PSA sanding discs. Also you already have cordless tools. Makita has the finger sander in 18V so does DeWalt I believe. For the little angle die grinder air tool those are called Rolocs. They have sand paper in that form factor as well. 40,60,80,120,180,220,320 grits etc. I’ve had good luck with Jet die grinders. They don’t vibrate. They’re more expensive though. I think I paid $140 for my straight die grinder and $128 for my angled die grinder.

[@nazarnovitsky9868]

This is really one of the most amazing video about Sanding ! Thank you so much , Mr. Adam 😌 !

[@snoopu2601]

I had to use some of the green scotch bright, trying to bring the shine back on some chrome fog light's I found for my 1947 Chevy Coupe. They are pitted and nicked up but they will match the car for its age. They will look original to the front of the car.

[@GastonDwarvenPilot]

Thank you very much for the video! This is exactly the information I was looking for about sanding paper.

[@AslamGreyFox]

Is it wrong that I got really excited about this video 😂 I looooove sanding, and I WILL use anything from a stone to a machine sander.. But you can't beat the feeling of a piece of paper on the tips of your fingers going over the surface of the wood you're working on... Blissfully meditative ❤️🦊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@JohnSmith-je8uu]

Great video!! These comments are great too, adding to your case of just how broadly used sanding is. For the last bit on your die grinder with the drum sander, we use flapper discs in our metal shop, it keeps the vibration down and fits into contours quite well. One word of warning though, when they give up, they make a spectacular mess.

[@FRXable]

Tools I use a lot for sanding: flap discs, both on drill and angle grinder

[@paulkramer4176]

yeah, agreed sanding is extremely important in many fields. I'm a woodworker, so I don't have much for knife grinding, but, I do have lots of sanding stuff. Sure, we all have our RO sanders, and portable belt sander. I have two stationary belt sanders, plus an edge sander, (horizontal and much longer belts). Yes, I agree a good disc sander is a must. I too have a Max, (20). But for wood, we need more. I have a BC large oscillating spindle sander, flap sanders, (they are great for curves). But the best investment in my mind for any woodworker, is a thickness sander. I originally got one of those drum sanders, but as soon as I could, I bought a small wide belt. Woodworkers spend about 80% of their time sanding it has been estimated. I pre sand ALL my stock to thickness, at least to 180 grit. Having a thickness sander, with belts that change in less than 20 seconds, makes woodworking enjoyable. If one is a serious woodworker, spending more than 8 hours a week even in the shop, I can't imagine not having such a machine. There used to be more models available, but now there are very few for the small shop. I have a 16" open ended wide belt, like the PM. Does it do as well as the closed ends? obviously not, but hell, it also only has 7 1/2 hp, where the closed ones start at 10 or more HP. My shop can't handle that amount of power.

[@Blumarlin100]

I am mostly a finisher and grew up on the sanding side of fabrication, I have always loved your stuff but this hit home :)

[@TheKegtwo]

When cutting an opal we use a similar process. We start with a 120 grit wheel, through to a 3000 grit wheel, then you have the options of diamond paste, cerium oxide or Nova wheels through to 50,000 grit wheel.

[@reynaldosolano2309]

I just found this channel, been watching a lot of the videos, especially where Adam talks about Jeimy. Now I realize that these guys are just older versions of Phineas and Ferb.

[@shawnmcandrew6923]

Tool tips by Adam, the tool man savage. I love sanders In the process of setting up my garage as a make space. Amazon and harbor freight are great cheap resources to see if you will utilize a tool. If it works and you wear it out time to get a better version.

[@MatthewMe]

I'm surprised you didn't talk about your die filer. You were really proud of that one!

[@billjames1953]

I do a specific type of sanding that I am pretty sure nobody else does it. I de-layer integrated circuits by sanding with .04 micron silica for purposes of failure analysis. I work for a material sciences lab that specializes in failure analysis and reverse engineering of IC's.

[@robertpearson8798]

I can 100% relate to the disc sander. As a pattern maker and fabricator the two most important machines in our shop are the bandsaw and the 20 inch Apex disc sander. With experience the disc sander can yield results equal to those achieved by many machinists. We recently upgraded it to a new motor and a VFD, not for variable speed but for dynamic braking and safety. It was too easy for someone to throw the old barrel switch into reverse and do some serious damage. The VFD makes that impossible.

[@chrisconversino6294]

A couple of accessories I would mention are sanding pads and sanding blocks. The pads are flexible foam that have a strap that keeps on your hand. The one I have takes the same velcro sanding paper disc's as my power sander. I have 2 sanding blocks. They are the automotive kind with clips at the end. The reason I have 2 is with one I unscrewed the clip from the end and drilled a small hole. I added lead fishing weights and glue then replaced the clip. The added weight means it applies pressure without muscle power. And as mentioned elsewhere, a belt cleaner is a great way to extend the life of sanding material. Especially with any powered applications. It looks like a giant eraser and harbor freight cheap is just fine.

[@jhcc289]

One of my blacksmithing mentors apprenticed years ago with a professional swordsmith, and one of the gems of knowledge he picked up was, “Grind like the belts are free.” Using dull grinding belts and dull sandpaper is a false economy, as you will get your work done faster and better with sharp.

[@timberrecycling]

one thing i have found indispensable is the little mini drum sanders for dremel type tools. they can hog out a surprising amount of material thanks to dremel rpm but can be precise at the same time. they even make spiral shaped sanders for getting into tight places. if you're not already familiar with these i think you'd quite appreciate them!

[@NorthCarolinaRC]

I used sanding attachment’s on my dremel too. Saves a ton of time

[@toobeuser]

first time i noticed the ruler tatoo...love it!

[@douglassmith2055]

Really love the Milwaukie right angle m12 die grinder wirh the 2in rol loc disks. It is a very well made and handy tool.

[@slipshodaverage844]

I was a knifemaking apprentice, and we used those rolls of sandpaper strips extensively for handles. They are convenient, but expensive compared to making your own from sheets.

[@TheGeekiestGuy]

Don't forget about the might flap sander. I find for the outside of projects, the wheel works. Inside though, flap forever. Don't forget to build calluses, too. Gloves are great. Calluses will keep you goin.

[@AluVixapede]

The dewalt rotatory sander: "DWE6401DS" - I take the dust shroud off but my goodness... I use that thing every time I go into the shop, almost daily. first off... Hook and loop sanding system with a sponge backer. Conformal. Maybe not ideal, but it makes swapping paper easssy. Love the fact you can take the second handle right off. AND... Not gonna lie, I've made some mounts for it too. At first I didn't like it that much, but now, if it ever wears out I'm buying another right away. Great RPMs, VERY variable, in fact it's just a sanding head mated to a drill, but without all the mechanical slop and excessive length a chuck-in sanding adapter has. It feels like an engineers afterthought, but I love it :)

[@stevoc123]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention nail files. The good old disposable nail file is an awesome tool for detail work.

[@tomhorsley6566]

I noticed you can get a plain non-toothed sanding disc for a table saw. Not sure how big a pain it is to use given the orientation you'd have to sand at, but it is cheaper than a dedicated disc sander.

[@travisabt6805]

Not terribly long ago, ridgid changed the game for sanding by introducing an oscillating belt and spindle sander. The cool feature was that you got the benefits of being able to sand inside edges with the spindle sander and flat/outside edges with the pie slice/belt sander. They are now mass produced by numerous companies for grizzly, harbor freight, Triton and wen as some examples, but they are a fantastic tool and highly recommend one to any maker!

[@austinmifsud2697]

Hey Adam! Excellent video. Love the deep dives. I have a sanding suggestion. 3m Stripping pads. More coarse than the scotch bright for metal and paint removal in a hurry. The medium and fine are excellent for re-brushing stainless steel and stove top cleanup.

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

Thanks Adam!

[@DavidLee-cw6ci]

When doing shaping tasks i sometimes reach for a dremel with a ball gouge. Can remove quite a lot with good control.

[@SailingAlbinBallad92]

Thanks looks like a cool thing I will investigate I mainly just use the rotating sandpaper wheels. Dremels are a godsend

[@tantamounted]

I've seen a finger sander used on a machinist channel (CEE), to smooth the edges of threads cut in large rods for pistons, and for a few other bits and bobs on the lathe.

[@k.ssmallshop3363]

Great Vid, thank u Adam! ...put a strip of Gaffa to the back of the sanding paper and it will not break or get cuts...so you can sand smooth roundings

[@Bob_H]

(Smiling) As a pen maker, I sand, 'polish', up to 12,000 grit or 2 microns, for high-end pens it's 1 micron. This is followed by buffing. People will use a jewels loop to look for scratches. But yes I 'clime the sandpaper ladder'. I bought a Delta 12 inch disk sander, and WOW! What did I do before it!

[@Erindale]

Right when I started training as a cabinet maker I was so frustrated having to spend the first few weeks just learning how to use abrasives but in retrospect, learning that properly then was the most valuable thing for all of the work I made throughout that period

[@zacharylindahl]

building a 2x72 would be an awesome one day build!

[@richardrachford2938]

Sand Blasting? or media blasting in general. Definitely worth it in some circumstances!

[@jacobl6714]

Oh my, I would've thought that polishing the shaft of your pool cue wouldn't be allowed on youtube. Impressive shaft sir, well-polished : D lol

[@marksnyder2232]

One bit of advice for power sanders, don't apply too much pressure. Let the tool do the work. Too much pressure can lead to clogging the abrasive faster. Also, they sell sanding belt cleaners, which are a big rubber stick that you press against the running tool and it cleans sawdust (and some plastic residue) out of the abrasive. I've used them on belts, disks, and drums, all to good effect.

[@chrishawkins313]

I wonder, are the mannequin hands on your sandpaper station positioned with any particular meaning? I looked at an ASL alphabet chart (thinking maybe you spelled SAND) and didn't get anywhere.

[@ericgabrieloutdoors]

I was wondering the same. I couldn’t get it right.

[@robertpearson8798]

An old hacksaw blade also makes a good tearing guide for sandpaper.

[@brentfowler2317]

Hey Adam, that die grinder that you have, with the twist on twist off sanding/scotch bright pad. Well Milwaukee makes a M12 battery powered right angle die grinder. And an M12 straight die grinder. There both awesome. And they both use the same twist on twist off abrasives. Love me some Milwaukee battery power tools. I own 17 of them I think at this point.. lol, but that number will be changing in the not to distant future. Anyhow I digress, thanks for a really awesome. And fun half hour look into the sanding and detail sanding arsenal of yours. Very cool.. Also my last thought, those Milwaukee die grinders are very low vibration, so therefore (I haven't tried it.) But I think those drum Sanders would workout a lot better in one of those Milwaukee M12 straight or right angle die grinder.. anyhow take care Adam and team. You're all amazing crafts-people!! Keep up the awesomeness..

[@twinturbotaj]

harbor freight also has the electric powered finger sander (based off angle-grinder motor), not adjustable but good high-speed strength.

[@robertpearson8798]

I believe that shark skin was actually used at one time for some sanding applications.

[@csimet]

I've got a set of the cheaper drum sanders that mount on drills... I only use it on my drill press and at lower speeds. Vibration is just too much at high speeds. Still a good tool for the right task.

[@KyralRetsam]

Almost all of these are overkill for me, who just builds plastic model kits, but those rolls of sandpaper got my attention. Going to have to see if they have them in the higher grits 😊

[@genelappe]

I have a Craftsan drill press adapter, it allows me to mount a drill and us 1/4 inch to 1 inch drums. Inexpensive but functional. Cheap and easy

[@raidengl]

I used to own an oscillating edge belt spindle sander. I loved that machine. But you had to be careful or it would rip the piece out of your hands and chuck it across the room.

[@sci_tec]

Did anyone else have the thought of "What are the hands spelling out on top of the sand paper file cabinet"? It does seems to be standard ASL.

[@beelseboob]

My favourite tip for sanding - Emory boards. Like - go to your chemist and buy a bunch of boards for filing nails. They’re great for getting into tight corners and come in nice fine grades. Another thing that I think is worth mentioning is the bread and butter sander for woodworkers - the random orbital sander. They’re super versatile.

[@1pcfred]

I have a Makita 5" random orbit sander. It is nothing next to my 6" pneumatic dual action sander. DAs rule!

[@BobWaters85]

l find as a woodworker that finishing wood work with traditional finishes does not need sandpaper for most applications. My cabinet scraper does a fabulous job of leveling a surface for the next coat. The wood is never scratched with sandpaper. Just my experience over years of many applications.

[@oneshotplaysgames]

Hey Adam! Small misconception with your chef waste vs time efficiency analogy! I'm a chef up in Canada and the more proficient you get, the less you waste product which has unconciencously transfered into "maker" project with other forms of waste - specifically sanding/stock removal! It's actually a very early sign of someone with very little respect for the establishment and the product being handled to not utilize every last gram of something!

[@OTuit]

Back in the 90's, I would wet sand out a scratch of a T-38 canopy. It would take two days. Started with 320 and ended with 6000. My should hurts now because of it.

[@satoristeve]

I can't seem to find it right now but I could swear in one of these Tested tool videos Adam mentioned a caulk gun that he went off on a tangent talking about how great it was and it basically changed his caulking world. If anyone happens to remember/know where that's at and could tell me or link me or anything, I'd appreciate it!

[@G.reviewz]

The scrunge on your sponge. ADAM WE NEED TO MAKE A BAND….NOW

[@1707Cezar]

thank you sir!

[@spcutler]

What is the name of the sanding bars mentioned at 7:40? There's no link in the description, and I'm having a hard time finding them (probably because I don't know what they're called).

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you : )

[@joytekb]

I found this channel now !

[@haveyouseentheone]

Love your videos, so I hate to disagree. I know of two large restaurant companys that require their employees to scoop out the very last bit of waffle mix and salad dressings. Both companys have hundreds of locations so due to scale this really adds up over time.

[@justtestingonce]

You should check out Phil Vanderlay’s belt grinder build.

[@variancewithin]

0:00 - intro 1:08 disk sander w/ flywheel 4:00 radius master knife grinder 5:38 - -- sanding in general 12:50 - five 10in long strips of sandpaper multiple sizes 13:51 - kiwi co ad 15:00 - scotch brite 16:55 - micromark model sander 18:00 - finger sander 20:58 - disk sander, air powered. 22:10 - drum sanders 24:05 - die grinder with drum in it

[@itsblackseph]

Adam just attacked me and my exacting spatula use!

[@bleis1]

thanks for those amazing tips :)

[@Sekhmet6697]

Does the drum sander also vibrate without the drum on? If it doesn't it may be vibrating because the drum is unbalanced. Maybe you can machine a more precise drum out of delrin or something like that?

[@TheLastMeerkat]

7:43 I am interested in these tools but of course looking up “metal sanders” just shows me exactly what you’d expect so I was wondering is there another name for these tools or a link to be had of where to get these?

[@barneymiller7894]

As someone with experience building engines, I can't help but wonder I most of that vibration isn't because of the air charge. Bit because the internal and external spinning components probably aren't all perfectly balanced.

[@_MrGiggles]

"Amateurs expend time to save resources. Professionals expend resources to save time." - Mark Novak

[@osterpenpen9379]

Addition to the coda: Gloves are also important to prevent long-term nerve damage. Using sanders day after day can do seriously bad things to the nerves in your hands and fingers. That tingling feeling you get after holding a vibrating tool for a while? Yeah, that's nerve damage.

[@robertparkhill8106]

I wish I knew where I could buy those metal hand sanding tools. They look like they are carbide similar to DuraGrit

[@sushijuice6859]

Have you ever used a dentist's grinder on a project for tight/small areas?

[@52Ford]

I'm surprised you only stock sandpaper up to 400 grit. I was actually using 1,500 grit 3M silicon carbide paper while watching this video. I'm polishing up some sliding surfaces on a precision spring tension gage. I stock disc sander abrasives up to 2,000 grit (AWESOME for final sharpening flat ground tools, like chisels and HSS lathe tooling) and stock abrasive belts up to 1,000 or maybe 1,200. A 1,000 grit belt is my go-to for resharpening knives. It they're really bad, I'll go down as far as 220 grit ceramic, but usually I don't go below a 600 grit.

[@52Ford]

Also, the cheap Harbor Freight "finger sander" is a good tool for tight spots. It has a tiny nose radius. The HF belts suck, but the tool is good. The trade name I'm familiar with for this type of sander is a DynaFile.

[@moultriemanicmechani]

Take very good care of that disc sander ,mid 40s machine , the motors were built before motor mounting patterns ,and sizes were standard . That 3 phase motor is proprietary to that machine ,and nearly impossible to find , just like the three phase motor on my Boice crane band saw 1945

[@2000sborton]

Is it just me or does that Proxon sander sound sick. That's a horrible noise that it makes. When the stick that bought for cleaning my disc sander ran out I was in the middle of a project and didn't want to go shopping. So I picked up a scrap of thick plastic moulding that was in my trash bin and tried it. It works! And it is lasting a lot longer than the store bought stuff. I will often need to sand a flat surface on a small width. To deal with this I ground down an old hacksaw blade to the desired width and then used two sided tape to attach a small, (1/2 inch wide) strip to the length. Works so well that I now have them in 8 different grits hanging on a pegboard hook.

[@garyexchangeranger]

What brand or link do you have for the metal shapers you were introduced by Weta?

[@maxzhang7669]

They look like permagrit

[@northeastcorals]

Anyone know what those abrasive metal strips that come in different shapes are called, I can't seem to find them anywhere?

[@scruffy3121]

Someone know what those abrasive metal strips ILM showed him are called?