Buy the Powertec cleaning stick here - amzn.to/3fdHrE3 (affiliate link) Due to lots of comments I tried cleaning sandpaper with a shoe, check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISanqyIh7irptU Thanks for watching and for all of your support!
@minecraftstuffs Жыл бұрын
Does 400 grit sandpaper need to get cleaned really if it’s about the same grit as paper?
@minecraftstuffs Жыл бұрын
Or are there higher grits than 400
@velosapien3 жыл бұрын
I've been using pieces of a car tyre for the last 40 yrs on handheld and standalone sanders...works a treat
@mmdirtyworkz3 жыл бұрын
And it's free!
@jessejackson46903 жыл бұрын
I use the sole of old work boots
@drizler3 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@kathytukavkin25223 жыл бұрын
It's probably good for the rough work but the finer sanding you couldn't get the fine finish the steel wool or fine sandpaper produces
@Umski3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's a revelation for me - I keep all my old belts, not knowing what to do with them, but after a project removing several layers of linseed based paint and gloop coming out of the wood on some big pitch pine pieces (think 40 foot long, 10in wide x2, 4 sides each) - each 40-grit belt lasts about 2 feet and either gives up as the joint breaks or gets clogged up - I will definitely try the tyre trick and get some more life out of them!
@patpringle52183 жыл бұрын
Pat here from Toronto Canada. I am a weekend woodworker and have been using one of these sticks for over 10 yrs. It does a super job on all grits of sandpaper and has not hardened or dried out. Even after using it several 100 times, it is still substantial in size and will likely last another 10 yrs. It is far superior to a wire brush or wheel. Great video. Thanx.
@jzeerod3 жыл бұрын
dang they have to get these things to wear a little faster or the will be out of business shortly!
@shedmanx36403 жыл бұрын
Mate I’m from Australia and have used one of these sticks for the past 4-5 years and would have been lucky to have worn off about 1 inch of rubber in that time. I clean my bench top belt sander, mobile belt sander, random sander, 1” x 30” belt sander, electric file and even my hand sanding pad. It’s brilliant. Sure if you’re too tight to spend the $8 on EBay, old rubber soles work too.
@theoriginalmonstermaker2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Good info! I'm super cheap and was scrolling the comments knowing I'd get a dozen recommendations for household items that would work in same way, but now that I know they last that long (and pretty damn cheap) I think I'll just splurge and treat myself : ) It seems like a better shape for the function than a shoe anyway, and easier/ cleaner to store in drawer. Sold.
@michaelbarnes91383 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on how to make your abrasive cleaning stick last just that little bit longer. Thanks
@davidcleary95103 жыл бұрын
Probably have to clean it with sandpaper. And that's how you make a perpetual cleaning machine.
@blxtothis3 жыл бұрын
A fine wire brush (like the type designed for cleaning suede shows)does the job for me!
@Adi-S3 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@aditzu08082 жыл бұрын
I just tried a bigger wire brush. Finished the pad in 15 second with no damage to the pad. Talking about free product!
@theshangwang Жыл бұрын
Do you think a nylon brush could work too, or is that too soft?
@kcgreen47027 ай бұрын
Nylon brush is too soft. Use a big wire brush (along with a heat gun or torch for stubborn clogs).
@ruggedrickrude1946Ай бұрын
was going to type same type comment
@solivier79833 жыл бұрын
I use an old Croc. I wear out my Crocs regularly and keep them for this, works brilliantly. Like the tip about flipping the belt, though, I'm going to do that too.
@52memor3 жыл бұрын
I use an old trainer...... and unless you've only got one leg you've got two old ones
@aliali47473 жыл бұрын
Instead of flipping the belt, why not just turn the rubber stick the other way around?
@CaptainDickGsАй бұрын
@@aliali4747Safety! It’s very likely it will get caught & yank/force it out of your hands. Not a smart thing to do, if you do, do this, do it very slow & carefully.
@jackmclane18263 жыл бұрын
Just use anything made from a rubbery substance. No need to buy anything. Piece of old tire, soles of worn out shoes, a hardened cardridge of silicone...
@joe72723 жыл бұрын
and it's suddenly perfect for pyrolization! (turn it into diesel)
@sarahcash77483 жыл бұрын
My husband uses our kids old sneakers to do this same thing.
@TheFixerHomeRepair3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Sarah! I actually made a video on that if you are interested... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISanqyIh7irptU Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@mohabatkhanmalak11613 жыл бұрын
@@TheFixerHomeRepair So you can actually us any rubber material like tires, tubes etc??
@EowYeah3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFixerHomeRepair iôphy mm
@henryrollins91773 жыл бұрын
I want to be your husband..!
@sarahcash77483 жыл бұрын
@@MightyGimp Ha ha haa!
@brianbrewster65322 жыл бұрын
I saw this item suggested by Amazon. Up until now, I'd have thought that rubber block a waste of time & money. But not no more! Thanks for posting this. I can only imagine how many thousands of DIY enthusiasts out there over the years have thrown away perfectly good sandpaper not knowing this money saving invention.
@petehafner16593 жыл бұрын
I have been wondering what that yellow substance was for a while. Thank you so much for showing it in action. Very well done video.
@duitfotografie3 жыл бұрын
I always use a tightly rolled plastic shopping bag works like crazy
@dmaifred3 жыл бұрын
Man been using for years with 80% success BUT never thought to FLIP the belt. Big thanks !!
@thomaslemay88173 жыл бұрын
Just remember to flip it back before useing it if it is a directional, most are .
@FabulousFindsbyAmy2 жыл бұрын
What also works that you already have is an old tennis shoe, just use the rubber sole as well as my personal favorite, silicone caulk. Every time I use caulk I put all of the excess together, roll it into a ball, put it in a tin or ziploc bag then throw it in the bag that I keep all my sanding stuff in, both ways costs $0.
@garymcmullin22923 жыл бұрын
I've used old rubber shoe soles. Mostly I had on hand old boots with a soft sole. In a pinch you can get pretty good results with pieces of rubber tire.
@garymcmullin22923 жыл бұрын
@unreal 99 that's a two thumbs up!!
@sosteve91133 жыл бұрын
i do the same in my shop,a old shoe or rubber works ferfectly
@bluecollar583 жыл бұрын
Lol , I just wrote almost the same thing , but I’ve used the boots I was wearing. Run the belt on the edge of the heel. Not very good for your boot but it works.
@S___________D3 жыл бұрын
The toothbrush worked just fine for me so far. I'll give a shot to the rubber too.
@bluecollar583 жыл бұрын
@@S___________D , on a belt sander ? This is really meant to work on belts , disk , spindles , things like that. They would just eat a toothbrush.
@andrewtongue70842 жыл бұрын
Given the cost of woodworking materials (now), this is an excellent product for prolonging the life of sandpaper; quick, simple to use, with no fuss. Nice !!
@FarmerBoBonYoutube3 жыл бұрын
Very nice tip. Thanks brother, like your video presentation as well 👍👌👏 In my own workshop i always used a fine wirebrush and air. But also seen a few comments below about old sneakers and especially that dried silicone tubes. I always just chuck those.. i will definitely give them a try next time.. Thanks ...😊
@ts10911 ай бұрын
I find a file cleaning brush or wire brush works good along with the rubber cleaner. And the really stubborn spots can be picked away with with a razor knife blade. That said, once the sharp points are rounded down, its dull and not cutting but buffing even though its clean and looks good.
@Onionbaron3 жыл бұрын
If your sanding lacquered or oiled wood, use a stick of margarine on the belt and the gunk wont stick.
@jessejackson46903 жыл бұрын
Thats about all margarine is good for 😆
@Onionbaron3 жыл бұрын
@@jessejackson4690 Agree!
@asierdebenito-luthier6215 Жыл бұрын
Rubber sticks work well on almost all sandpaper and clogged dust. But some woods like rosewood or pauferro are oily, and others like linden tend to release long fibers. Their clogged dust it difficult to remove specially from drum sanders. So, as it uses sanding cloth, I put it in water, wait one hour, and then rub with a nail brush. It works great and all dust are removed. Then simply hang the strip from the ceiling to dry, and ready to use again.
@21burt153 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. Rebel...the eraser stick - well, it's only been out for about 40+ years. Remove the plastic wrapper... by all means. After all, the stick is gum rubber and removing the plastic wrapper will only speed up the drying out process, which, is to the advantage of the manufacturer as you will likely toss it much sooner than if you left it wrapped, and then you'll go out and buy a new one. A win-win! The manufacturer gets to sell more sticks and you've got a fresh new stick much more often. By the way, I've kept my gum rubber stick in the wrapper and it's about 15 - 20 years old... and it still works just fine.
@irksome1003 жыл бұрын
I always used one of my kids old flip-flops. Works wonders.
@ThPaScCo3 жыл бұрын
99 cents for two in various colors
@redheadedgypsy19394 жыл бұрын
Learn something new every day, thanks, this will save me some coin!!!!
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for checking it out!
@DrIngo19803 жыл бұрын
Newer belt sanders can be clamped down on a workbench upside down. So if you clamp it down upside down, you can easily press the trigger and apply the cleaning stick. Works like a charm for me. And thanks a lot for the belt flipping tip. Hadn't thought about that yet.
@grizztough409128 күн бұрын
ok, this will save me some money. Just bought 3 of them. Well worth it to extend by sand paper life.
@woodman34163 жыл бұрын
I’m been using this type of sand paper stick for over 10 years and I’m still using the same one. Nice Video.
@MrFmiller3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always just used a very stiff plastic scrub brush. It works well.
@theshangwang Жыл бұрын
Do you think a nylon brush could work too, or is that too soft and won't get much grit off? I would think a steel brush might scrub off some of the sandpaper's own grit.
@coppertopjohnson97824 жыл бұрын
Any idea that saves a bit of money is a great idea. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I agree and happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!
@ranaldh13 жыл бұрын
An old=fashioned pencil eraser will do the same job.
@jacobsandoval99703 жыл бұрын
Skateboarders have been using a similar looking thing to clean the grip tape for at least 10 years now
@scotsmanofnewengland77133 жыл бұрын
I have used one of those for years and it works great.
@deejaycalanoc2 жыл бұрын
Its the same thing sold in skate shops used to clean skateboard grip tape. Grip tape is essentially sandpaper. A wire brush helps get all the left over gunk.
@petroHare3 күн бұрын
Never thought about flipping the belt around to get the rest of the gunk off. Thanks!!!!
@TheFixerHomeRepairКүн бұрын
You got it!
@barnes90015 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing...
@blipco53 жыл бұрын
I use my ball sac pressed against the sandpaper belt. It's cheaper yet.
@dangermartin693 жыл бұрын
and feels divine!!
@yougetagoldstar11 ай бұрын
You shouldnt say vulgar things, just makes you feel hurt when people tell you that its still wrong to say vulgar things. God created your body and it deserves to be spoken of with more respect.
@caeden517810 ай бұрын
@@yougetagoldstaroh dear lord shut up
@johnbuell80356 ай бұрын
@@yougetagoldstargrow up, snowflake
@johnbuell80356 ай бұрын
Better yet, use someone else’s ball sack
@northoltrfc5 ай бұрын
Another great human beingmaking a wonderful contribution to society. Cheers!
@jacquelyngonzales70064 жыл бұрын
Your gonna have a million subbies soon great job dude im new to ur channel I've learned alot from your channel keep it up cuz I need help haha
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear that! Thanks so much for your support!
@jacquelyngonzales70064 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome
@MrBer433 жыл бұрын
I started cleaning sander belts this way 40+ years ago🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@siriosstar47893 жыл бұрын
40 years ago we use to trade tool stories and knowledge during coffee breaks , including the belt sander cleaning stick . 😂
@pspence19634 жыл бұрын
Love these little tips.
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear! I will keep posting them if you keep watching! Thanks!
@pspence19634 жыл бұрын
@@TheFixerHomeRepair I will for sure
@themlotproductions27 күн бұрын
Interesting idea. The rubber was placed on the direction of the belt travel rather than against it like you advised.
@jimmygarcia30682 жыл бұрын
I'm from south Texas n always wanting to learn something new....
@aliali47473 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tip! I didn't get why you flipped the belt around instead of holding the rubber stick the other way around?
@lar101013 жыл бұрын
They're called "resin blocks". At least here in Canada. They work as well as this video shows. Pays for itself in no time.
@bitelogger3 ай бұрын
Hi, great video, also really liked your logo with the effect of fixing the last word!
@jodifinnegan87974 жыл бұрын
That sandpaper cleaning stick is amazing! No more trying to use the part of sandpaper that hasn't gotten gunked up! 😂
@hareshbhaipatel92803 жыл бұрын
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@Kei-Kei Жыл бұрын
Cool. I left my reciprocating saw blade in the cart at Home Depot and stopped at a different hardware store to grab one. I saw that cleaning thingy and wondered what it was for. Thanx.
@rcb39213 жыл бұрын
3:30 for demonstration.
@martingerken70943 жыл бұрын
Yeah, bad information to bla_bla ratio, sadly. But that's how YT works
@wills54823 жыл бұрын
Thanks, he could've made the video 1min long.
@samoxafonic3 жыл бұрын
I use offcuts of pvc tube 25-35mm left on jobsites. Costs nothing and gets the paper just as clean, even removes clogged paints
@twowongs82663 жыл бұрын
This is an oldie but goodie...been using that for at least 35 years.
@cherylsims20534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping the good tips coming.
@NB-Philly4 жыл бұрын
That was amazing!! I have thrown away so many sanding belts that totally could have cone back to life with this. Great video!
@mp1801703 жыл бұрын
PhillyUX Guy you can use the sole of an old trainer
@WarrenPostma3 жыл бұрын
This is particularly useful when you have sandpaper glued to a glass disk or a sanding plate.
@stevemurphy4023 жыл бұрын
I have heard using a old sneaker sole will achieve similar results. Think my kids will notice?
@YouD0ntSay3 жыл бұрын
Just don't use the Air Jordan's.
@garychandler42963 жыл бұрын
Or stop if the wife moves like Quasimodo when jogging...
@zeke1129643 жыл бұрын
Just make sure to do each one evenly so they wear proper!
@dmaifred3 жыл бұрын
Do only one to watch him run in circles 🤣
@YouD0ntSay3 жыл бұрын
@@dmaifred Or use them on a 1000 grain paper and watch him moonrun.😁
@anthigham77573 жыл бұрын
Old nylon chopping board works for me
@SSSCya3 жыл бұрын
I had something like this over 30 years ago. The one I had was about 4" wide, 6" long, and 3" thick and it was glued to a piece of sheet metal so you could screw it down on a bench top. When your belt got gumped up you just walked over to it and ran your sander over the top and in a minute you were back to sanding.
@AndyTheXTech4 жыл бұрын
Nice Dude! You should get 2 belt sanders and mount them to your shoes. 🤣 I’ll try it if your scared. 👍😉
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Oh you think I won't!? haha thanks for checking it out, Andy!
@darknewt99593 жыл бұрын
Arduino controlled, via YT comments.
@jackieworthington6892 Жыл бұрын
I wondered what these blocks were for, great example
@danjones30093 жыл бұрын
Ha! My first thought was a piece of car tire as well. 👌
@lawnmowerdude3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I got a stick of that in some tools give to me and had no idea what it’s used for.
@WickedNature21122 жыл бұрын
I installed a wire brush under the front spindle, set to where it BARELY touches it (the tricky part) - hardly gets dirty!
@rancidpitts82433 жыл бұрын
I had wondered if they were just a gimmick, or did they have any value. Now I know. Gonna git one.
@jpreimer13 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Another thing that works great for me is just a simple wire brush. Extends the life of the paper for sure!
@martinpammenter31492 жыл бұрын
.After watching this video I thought I was a heathen destined for hell for using a wire brush.
@djvasforever3 жыл бұрын
Or you can use old dried up tubes of silicone. Cut them open and use the same way.
@jaysgood103 жыл бұрын
My local hardware store sells those.
@Garanon53 жыл бұрын
that's an incredible hack! Much appreciated
@deOliveiraFilipe3 жыл бұрын
Just be aware that silicone contaminates surfaces. So depending on the finish You want to apply (think paint, clearcoat...) this may be an issue.
@raymondpalacios30324 ай бұрын
Nice video, and I ordered one from Amazon. Thank you.
@dlwaterloo22213 жыл бұрын
Great tip. I’m going to be using my belt sander on some deck railings. I’m going to give this a try. Thanks.
@grvues84943 жыл бұрын
Maybe ”No need to remove Wrapper” means it’s better not to. Unless you are using the whole bar in one go, you get to store it clean in the wrapper after each use.
@user-ov7su1lg3h2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now I know it's good to buy.
@TheFixerHomeRepair2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Hope you enjoyed the video!
@richragan48103 жыл бұрын
This was a good find both for me to cleam my 6 inch Rikin belt sander and to watch your channel to learn more. Thank you. BTW relly liked the slow mo!
@paulkramer41766 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've been using one for 30 or 40 years. But better yet, for those expensive belts for wide belts and drum sanders, put the whole paper into a solution of simple green or similar, and let it sit overnight, then hose it off really well. WAY better than the stick of rubber.
@Baltihunter3 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed
@semskguy2 жыл бұрын
Also works great on skateboards
@SalvatoreBoi3 жыл бұрын
Sincerely I use for this kind of purpose compressed air (6 bar) with the electric tool running, with very good results.
@jackstanford5502 жыл бұрын
Wash with soap and water. Really works well on bib sanding belts. 6X80. Let soak 15-20 minutes then scrub lightly with a stiff brush. Let dry thoroughly before using.
@billyjay46723 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed, as I found this very interesting.
@SH-cu9rc3 жыл бұрын
I think the same video can be reduced by at least 2 minutes to get straight to the point. Shorter means more views.
@robsmith82773 жыл бұрын
I put my sander in a vice upside down… No need to screw it down on a table
@Fanta....3 жыл бұрын
Ooooh look out mr fancy pants has himself a vice. ooh lala
@sportakiss8884 жыл бұрын
Love this. Just bought some! Thanks!!!!!
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
@davidbelitz769211 ай бұрын
Medium wire brush lightly pressed on belt cleans it.
@bladerunnersn3 ай бұрын
Thanks bro
@piotrlenarczyk58033 жыл бұрын
Thank you for video.
@golfinguna3 жыл бұрын
Iv`e thrown a lot of belts away. great tip thank you.
@juselii4 жыл бұрын
Damn thats pretty nice, i use compressed air to clean sandpaper at work but it won't get all the stuff. Not really a problem because i don't have to pay for suplies but this could be very handy at home.
@pieknylolo-s8i3 жыл бұрын
I use this same, very good method.
@jlo92313 жыл бұрын
Nice. I use my pressure washer, 15 degree tip. I just need to let them dry. works well.
@JustinShaedo3 жыл бұрын
Any issues with spraying an electrical tool with water? Is the focus/aim good enough not to be a concern?
@micahned3 жыл бұрын
@@JustinShaedo Pretty sure that guy is trolling
@waterbourne92823 жыл бұрын
Very cool.
@stephentsun85603 жыл бұрын
an old tube of dried silicone works well.
@michebre2 жыл бұрын
Thanks great information. Thanks so much.
@marvab.40244 жыл бұрын
WOW Thanks for sharing!
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out as always, Marva!!
@allens9573 Жыл бұрын
I just use an old chunk of tire rubber works great
@wileycoyotesr86234 жыл бұрын
what a great product thanks for sharing it
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out, Wiley!
@markthomasson50773 жыл бұрын
I have have always used soap and hot water. All more substantial papers are fairly water resistant. Though this sounds better, thanks.
@chrisbodum36213 жыл бұрын
I use to clean 48" wide belt sander paper and occasionally fabric belts leaving four or five to drip dry overnight (hanging from cardboard tubes with another tube at the bottom to keep the shape) and it probably saved me thousands of pounds over the course of 4 or 5 years. A passing salesman had demonstrated in a few minutes a magic solution that really did work. One part solution to ten parts cold water. I bought a 25 gallon drum and it lasted about 2 years, but then when I needed more, the company had gone. So I tested some washing up liquid (dish soap) and water. Imagine my surprise when it work equally as well ! But one night when I knew I would need a clean belt the next day, I ran out of soap. I simply cleaned it with hot water. I remember cleaning the electric hand sanding belts with Perspex. All of this was with using Scandinavian redwood timber which is very resinous.
@stavrost65593 жыл бұрын
Good one..even though I use an air compressor to clean it
@LucidDreamer543213 жыл бұрын
At 1:03 Pro Tip: Always leave the old hardware in place when using salvaged lumber.
@devas5223 жыл бұрын
We learn something new every day. Thanks
@TheFixerHomeRepair3 жыл бұрын
No problem, Javier! Had fun making this video! Thanks for watching!
@dgb58203 жыл бұрын
That is bloody amazing
@killdbxatz4 жыл бұрын
congrats on 100k dude
@TheFixerHomeRepair4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@kjgas69452 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯
@davidlean86743 жыл бұрын
I found it helps to just keep the sawdust off the work. So the sanders with little holes in them help. As does moving in broader circles & blowing/sucking the dust from the sides of the sander.
@reneecooper7009 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any help for avid woodworkers allergic to rubber products. When I worked in the furnature factory, helping my spouse, we use to use these large rubber erasers to remove residue from our sanding belts and sandpaper. My husband is no longer with me, but I still enjoy woodworking, however, after working in the healthcare industry for a lifetime I developed a laytex allergy, which includes rubber products. I've heard that rubbing alcohol will work. Any suggestions? Thanks, R. Cooper
@tomtheplummer73223 жыл бұрын
Used the cleaner block on the large disc/belt sander. The big floor mount machine. 🤷♂️👍🏻
@yt662283 жыл бұрын
I have been using this for decades. What is old is new again.