These ROS tricks will change how you sand wood!

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▼EXPAND FOR TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO▼ - Trend Stealth Mask: amzn.to/3friAC8 - Trend Stealth Lite Mask: amzn.to/3U3r01z - Hand sanding blocks: lddy.no/1dgis - 3m Cubitron II sanding discs: lddy.no/19fdf - Hook-It removable sanding pads: lddy.no/1dgit - Universal vacuum hose adapters: amzn.to/3zGCaks - 3M Premium RO Sander: lddy.no/19fcc - 3M Premium Dust Extractor: lddy.no/1dc89 - Anti-Vibration gloves: amzn.to/3U5lpYy - Anti-Vibration Gloves (cheaper alternative): amzn.to/3T4qUW6 ★THIS VIDEO WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY★ Trend Stealth Masks (see links above) *Please help support us by using the link above for a quick look around!* (If you use one of these affiliate links, we may receive a small commission) *Some other useful links:* -More videos on our website: stumpynubs.com/ -Subscribe to our e-Magazine: stumpynubs.com/browse-and-subscribe/ -Check out our project plans: stumpynubs.com/product-category/plans/ -Instagram: instagram.com/stumpynubs/ -Twitter: twitter.com/StumpyNubs ★SOME OF MY FAVORITE CHEAP TOOLS★ -123 Blocks: lddy.no/vpij -Mechanical Pencils: amzn.to/2PA7bwK -Lumber pencil: amzn.to/2QtwZjv -Pocket Measuring Tape: amzn.to/2kNTlI9 -Irwin Drill Bit Gauge: amzn.to/2AwTkQg -Nut/Bolt/Screw Gauge: amzn.to/2CuvxSK -Self-Centering Punch: amzn.to/2QvbcrC -Self-Centering Bits: amzn.to/2xs71UW -Angle Cube: lddy.no/10nam -Steel Ruler: lddy.no/10mv7 -Utility knife: amzn.to/3nfhIiv -Center-Finding Ruler: lddy.no/10nak -Bit & Blade Cleaner: amzn.to/2TfvEOI -Digital depth gauge: amzn.to/3mwRf2x -Wood Glue: amzn.to/3mqek6M -Spade Bits: amzn.to/3j8XPtD ★SOME OF MY FAVORITE HAND TOOLS★ -Digital Caliper: amzn.to/384H1Or -Marking Gauge: lddy.no/10muz -Marking knife: lddy.no/10mv0 -Narex Chisels: lddy.no/sqm3 -Stanley Sweetheart Chisels: amzn.to/3y5HDOc -Mini Pull Saw: amzn.to/2UEHBz6 -Gent Saw: lddy.no/ss2x -Coping saw: amzn.to/2W7ZiUS -Shinwa Rulers: lddy.no/zl13 ★SOME OF MY FAVORITE POWER TOOLS★ -Miter Saw: amzn.to/3gqIlQ8 -Jointer: amzn.to/3yc3gfZ -Planer: amzn.to/3mn6BGF -Router: amzn.to/3grD22S -Sander: amzn.to/3DdvD0Y -Cordless drill: amzn.to/3D9ZiIm -Brad nailer: amzn.to/3gsRkjH -Mini Compressor: amzn.to/3mvrmQr -Bladerunner: amzn.to/2Wl0TtJ -Jig Saw: amzn.to/3zetTBY -Scroll Saw: amzn.to/3gq9qDc -Multi-Tool: amzn.to/3muZuMi ★SOME OF MY FAVORITE OTHER TOOLS★ -Drill Bits: amzn.to/3B8Ckzh -Forstner Bits: amzn.to/3kk3wEI -Shop Vacuum: amzn.to/2Wkqnbl -Machine Setup Blocks: amzn.to/3gq7kDh -Counter-Sink Bit: amzn.to/37ZukUo -Featherboard: amzn.to/3DeqHsq -ISOtunes Hearing Protection (Save $10): bit.ly/3BHYdH7 (If you use one of the affiliate links above, we may receive a small commission)

[@Laurelinad]

don't forget the magic of wetting during sanding (right before the last sanding step) ;)

[@cgrovespsyd]

Thank you (again)! Your’e the best!

[@coreygrua3271]

After years of Stumpy Nubs, I’m still amazed and delighted with his practical and deep knowledge of his craft. There is always more to learn.

[@ryderscustomcreations3665]

I was just here to comment something similar. He’s still so verbose and informative after all this time.

[@glennmiller9487]

Love the "Francis" reference. Great Content as Always!!

[@COEYRN]

It's funny that you're talking about how sanding by hand is the best. I was getting anxious about sanding a project, because it's for somebody who's really picky. So in frustration I turned on a KZbin video, and you happen to be there, so I started to watch you. As I was watching you I was sanding slowly. Switching out grits without even thinking about it. When I looked down my peace looked practically perfect.

[@GarlandStringedInstruments]

I can only echo another comment below; I ALWAYS learn something useful from Stumpy's videos - simply one of the very best woodworking channels on YT. This one is pure gold.

[@jimweisgram9185]

I do one thing when I use my ROS. For flat surfaces I hold the sander with a couple of fingers on the top, and I hold the dust collection hose in the other hand. A little practice helps me keep the sander nice and level. This also prevents me from putting too much pressure on the sander and I get no vibration fatigue. When I put the pencil lines on the surface, I also put a line at right angles every 10 or 12 inches. Then I count out seconds in my head because I tend to get impatient and go too fast.

[@Yawles]

Dang, dude! I slapped myself on the forehead AGAIN watching this video... so many tip and techniques that make sense, and I (we) should have thought of them ourselves before. Well done, James!

[@papaacorn9479]

Love the Stripes reference. Great movie.

[@willnicholson7169]

How did I not discover this channel until now!? The pencil tip alone has answered a decades old question for me!

[@alphaomegalives]

hands down the best woodworking channel on youtube! Love this channel!

[@philipbyrnes7501]

Thanks James, I don’t believe I’ve ever heard you share the tip about using full speed on a variable speed orbital sander before, certainly never heard anyone else say it but thank you, that is extremely helpful mate and sits atop the massive pile of nuggets of wisdom you’ve given me over the last eight of so years listening to your fine teaching. Thanks mate, always very grateful, all of the best to you and yours, especially your old man, we are of a similar age I reckon and truly understanding why he’s stepped back out of the limelight, I have always enjoyed his high quality and wise teaching as well as your own and miss seeing him around here, it’s like seeing an old mate on the other side of the street on a busy Saturday morning in a small town. You may not be able to go and chat and hang out at that particular time, but to see them fleetingly only will still bring back to mind and heart all the other times that you’ve met and listened to them speak and the wisdom you’ve learned from them. After all the years I’ve been eagerly watching both your videos, I guess that sums you both up in my mind James, old friends who make my heart and mind perk up when I see you even just as fleetingly as this medium allows. Again thanks for all the hard work doing what you do, there’s a little old wooden clock maker in Australia that owes most of his success to the fine teaching I’ve received from you guys. Take care, stay safe mate, see ya ,’o~)

[@tomnotebaart9086]

Great video as always. When I bought my first ROS, maybe 33 years ago, it was a game changer for me. Your hook-it removable sanding pads is a great recommendation. I just ordered two, as I have had to replace several OEM sanding pads before!

[@agoogleuser1594]

Every time you do a sanding video it encourages me to use prefinished wood wherever I can.

[@watermain48]

Great tips James, thanks for sharing them.

[@Medianwow]

This came at the right time! Am getting ready to complete my first big project of a board gaming table and will be doing a lot of sanding!

[@ianboreham454]

Excellent video! I've seen many videos on sanding before, but still learnt a lot from this one.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks James for the information on the RO Sanders. It's appreciated. Fred.

[@freedom1028]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@scottfaulk9081]

Lighten up Francis?? What a great movie quote!

[@michaelgarnham9578]

I bought a pair of the hand sanding pads on the advice of a previous video. Brilliant and inexpensive.Yet another great tip.

[@delprice3007]

Awesome, thanks

[@TheBinaryWolf]

Always informative and to the point...the standard to educational videos. I really enjoy your presentations.

[@flashwashington2735]

Good demo thanks.

[@richardlilley6274]

Thank you for sharing

[@mikecurtin9831]

Timely, truly useful tips. Thanks very much.

[@albertqss]

Simple and common sense, but really great and very useful tips. Thank you again!

[@scousewillo62]

Some great tips. I need a random orbit as I have been using a 1/3 sheet with round velcro discs. The mesh saver is fantastic idea.

[@iwpsurf]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing you knowledge!!

[@jcomet01]

I can't believe you made me google search for the antivibration gloves, despite your promise to provide a link. I just wasted 45 seconds AND I had to put down my beer so I could type. Thanks Nubs.😐

[@StumpyNubs]

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[@jcomet01]

@@StumpyNubs lol Thanks. Great video as always!

[@ZeScarab]

Excellent. Thank you for guiding us towards sanding mastery. Love your videos.

[@peethreeorion]

I like that you explain not only what to do, but why. From now on I'll be marking the edge of my discs every time (not just as an experiment) so that I can keep an eye on how much my pressure is interfering with the orbital pattern. (And kudos for the Seargent Hulka reference, Francis!)

[@marcmedeiros8857]

All great tips and some points I have already leaned the hard way!

[@clydedecker765]

Very well done James. I never miss your videos but they are usually what I call "common sense" approaches as solutions. This video struck me as VERY informative with the very valid reasoning behind the tips. Not just "common" information sensibly deduced.

[@scottvisser8671]

Thanks for the very informative and well-done videos. I appreciate you!

[@jimpalmer1944]

Took you advise and ordered a variety of the 3M Sanding Disc from Taylor Tool. You are right, they work great and last. Best of all, removing and reusing is so easy.

[@hotwireman49]

YOU ARE AMAZING! So glad I found your channel. Thanks for all you do!!

[@mikehenthorn1778]

another great video sir thank you

[@profcah]

Great practical video. Bravo!

[@datorres67]

Still the best source of woorworking tips (i.e. not 'hacks') on the internet -- consistently clear and informative.

[@sapelesteve]

Another great how to video James! Another thing that I do is to wet the surface of the work to raise the wood grain before sanding. It makes a big difference and you spend less time sanding, which I deplore!

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@padraigadhastair4783]

Thanks for all the great tips mate. Cheers.

[@johngilbert974]

Very helpful

[@charlessullivan8861]

Great video as always James!

[@joshual335]

Great advice for a beginning woodworker like me. The wealth of knowledge, experience, and advice you share is helping educate future generations of woodworkers. I should know...I'm one of them!! :^)

[@edhalson3154]

Fan-bloody-tastic video James. Now to track down some of your recommendations in NZ. Yet another brilliant, easy and well paced video! Thank you!

[@sebastianmalton5967]

Thanks for these!

[@useyourmind4405]

Super good stuff here. Thank you!

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Wonderful video. Great explanation of why you should avoid the mistakes we’re all prone to make. Logic is kryptonite. Thanks for your consistent, no-nonsense presentation style. You are a true educator, not just another KZbin “actor.”

[@phonymontana4254]

another great and very informative video thank you

[@carldavis6902]

Thank you

[@myerscok]

Great video, great tips. The title threw me initially as I didn’t know what ROS stood for but heard you say Random Orbital Sander and it clicked. Got to agree With about the 3M Cubitron paper: a game changer. I’ll certainly be looking at the hook/loop interface, I’ve never seen that product before. I’ll be much more aware of how I use my ROS now. Thank you. 👍

[@robertroberts5218]

Love the gloves idea.

[@RevPirateDan]

I usually get something useful from your videos. But the "start the sander *on* the surface" probably just saved me at least one *really* bad day. (And I appreciated the "Stripes" reference, too.)

[@sallyweiner4180]

I am learning soooo much from you, thank you!!!

[@johnlp3376]

Thanks great reminder video I upgraded my sander 3m ,sandpaper and got one on the sanding blocks months ago off your recommendation was all a great purchase. Sandpaper at first was like dang it's high but it last so much longer. I just made 2 rocking chairs ( out of pine what brother inlaw wanted ) anyway sanded one down with my old gator sandpaper ( have a ton left ) then I got my new 3m paper for the other one I used 3 times more gator sandpaper than the 3m and 3m still has some life in it. Luckily my wife was out there helping she sold on paper to. Now if I can just make her give me my new sander when she's helping.

[@mdaley3102]

Good video and thanks for all the helpful info in the links.

[@B30pt87]

Thank you! That was some very useful information (and links).

[@henryskinner1092]

Great video. I never thought of this. Thank you Sir.

[@jdhannan]

I always meant to watch that Sander Speed one, so I appreciate the summary here :D

[@dk-bw4gk]

That Hook It is a good idea. I often sand metal and the 60 grit discs like to spin off, leaving you polishing with the velcro.

[@MCsCreations]

Really fantastic tips, James! Thanks a bunch! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@cuebj]

I feel good! Been doing or using all this for decades - but... very jealous of that 3M sander

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Great tips for me thanks mate

[@lizziedae91]

I wish I had watched this about 6 hours ago, subscribed to my new woodworking teacher!

[@jbratt]

Just when I think that maybe Nubs wont have anything new I need to know, I click on it anyway and I am pleasantly surprised. Not only did I learn more about sanders but I learned to never skip a Nubs video. Thank you for another great video 👍

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

I got one of those sanding mouses about a year ago. So, so handy. One of the best, inexpensive purchases I've made for my shop. The only thing better would be to have multiple mice for specific grits of paper. I don't work in my shop every day so I sometimes forget what I have on my sanding mouse and have to pull it off to check. A first world problem, I know. But having a second, or even a third, sanding mouse (properly labeled, of course) means never having to guess, or look.

[@StumpyNubs]

I get lots of pig-tail swirls with mouse sanders.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

@@StumpyNubs I always sand with the grain when I use one, if I’m using it on a surface intended to be finished.

[@davidquirk8097]

I tried the 3M Cubitron mesh discs. Absolutely awesome cutting power and not that much more expensive than own brand ones sold at Screwfix. Thanks for both the video and your recommendation.

[@foos.998]

Stumpy Nubs for the win! I always learn something.

[@tommerrill8140]

Another great video from the Nubs. Early in this video, you introduced a hand sander that uses the standard hook&loop sand paper. Not knowing of this item, a few years ago I made my own combining a "replacement" RO sander pad to a block of wood. The one you reference is a bit better (and about the same price) as with it, the sand paper wraps around a bit to provide sanding for an inside corner. Then later you introduced the "Hook It". That for me would be the best solution - a bit less expensive that that first (or my solution) and I can then make all manner of blocks to attach the Hook It to for special sanding applications.

[@gnic76]

Thanks for the tips Stumpy, I always thought you were supposed to start it first, (possibly from my first ROS sander 30 years ago) re-read instructions on my newer one, Lol sure enough it says 'Place tool on work surface, then start'.

[@antonoat]

Interesting stuff, thank you.👍😀👏

[@sgsax]

Great tips as usual. I always take something away from vids like this. Been meaning to try the Cubitron discs for a while, but the cheapos are so much more conveniently available at my local hardware stores. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and get a sampler pack. Thanks for sharing!

[@ypaulbrown]

Always wonderful information Mr Nubs....cheers from Florida, Paul

[@markmurdocca2456]

Thanks! lots of really great info here, as usual. Thanks to your suggestions, I will be ordering the Hook-It removable sanding pads and Hand sanding block. I subscribe to Taylor Toolworks but your pinpoInting of their specific products is valuable!

[@BubbaLeroy]

Good tips stubby!

[@fusion-music]

A very powerful video.

[@pattyofurniture100]

Love the stripes reference

[@mikecampingforfun5226]

Lmao 🤣🤣 "lighten up Francis" a scene from a great movie. Stripes.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

Many years ago, I was in the marine industry, repairing and painting boats. I learned to start on and stop off when using a RO sander. If you start off the surface, the sander, more or less, turns into a "grinder", spinning at top rpm rather than having a random orbit pattern. This creates what we used to call a smile (because that's what it looks like) on the surface. If you've ever painted a high gloss finish with bad prep work, you might have seen the smile. Stopping off the surface prevents pigtail swirls. If you stop on, as the sander slows down the orbit gets larger and that can create a pigtail if there is any outsized bit of grit under the disc. It's better, when ready to stop, to just evenly lift off the surface before powering down. You start (turn it on) with the sander on the surface and you stop (turn it off) the sander off the surface. I guess it's a bit of a mnemonic phrase to say start on, stop off.

[@Supe063]

You know what Stump?? ... that was awesome! Geez, even the simple stuff is somehow simpler after you explain it. 🤪

[@mychalevenson7710]

James: The king of selling out products on Amazon.

[@RogierYou]

I turned on the TV for the first time in a long time. Zapped trough some channels and turned off. This is much better!

[@brentfrench752]

Thank you for yet another great teaching moment grasshopper! I hate sanding, so went out on your advice from a prior video, and bought the 3M sandpaper, but it didn’t work, I dislike sanding!

[@rogerj.fugere3570]

Nice "Stripes" reference. Great video too.

[@miserablesod1]

Great stuff. I'll be using the phrase "dust booger build up" from now on 😜

[@patmat.]

I need to save this video, it's a sander treasure.

[@chrisose]

I use the pencil trick when I am surfacing material on the CNC. It allows me to see when the current face is completely flat. Cubitron is great media.

[@christophercastor6666]

Thanks you James! -CY Castor

[@scottmorris4914]

On the dust collection, they make clips that keep the electrical cord and hose together, makes it easier moving sander across wood.

[@VestigialHead]

Don't go too fast when watching Stumpy Nubs videos or you will miss out an important detail. About an inch of frames per second is pretty much ideal. If you have to keep going back over the same spot you just have to switch to a slower playback speed.

[@polerin]

Do you recommend the pencil trick to know if you have watched the section sufficiently?

[@VestigialHead]

@@polerin Yes covering the screen with a thin layer of pencil marks will certainly help ensure you see every inch of the video evenly.

[@vladimirpodlesak]

Mesh Cubitron or any mesh from 3M works great. I was amazed and never want to see the regular paper-back sanding discs. The dust extraction is awesome and they last really long. And they're far from expensive.

[@cuebj]

I've still got a 30-year old green Bosch ROS that came with soft and hard bases plus buffing and polishing pads. Incredibly loud and under-powered as a sander but the idea was good

[@LQ-gaming]

cheers boss !

[@dawsie]

I have been hand sanding for years, I only use the machine for the main cut with 40 and 80 grit only once I have finished with them I then do the rest by hand only. I also have a carpet which I place my project onto for sanding as this stops the other side vibrating and getting damaged. This also cuts the vibration right down. As for the pencils trick I use to use this but over time because I like doing the sanding by hand I can actually feel when its time change the grits to the next one. I have tried using the machines all the way through, but I just don’t enjoy it as much, they are good for the cutting the ruff surfaces and getting it ready for the finishing hand sanding sanding.

[@harryshaw4998]

I damn near spit coffee all over my computer when you talked about DUST BUGGERS....Great video, informative

[@sweedish84]

God I love this channel

[@eeman7994]

BTW, for us old guys. Cubitron is great, but it is not our old “sand paper”. Just let it bump into my thumb and that orbit sliced right into the tip of my thumb like butter! Blood everywhere. Live and learn. Treat it like a blade!! Great stuff but definitely not paper. Thanks for all your great teachings.

[@streetsbolt]

I need to get one of those hook it pads. I don't like connecting RO sander to the shop vac, makes it out of balance and I end up with too much pressure on the vac side. I just wear that Trend Air Stealth mask (recommended by James) and then vac the project before stain.

[@ruidadgmailcanada8508]

Fun tip: summer is over…keep old flip flops, Crocs and hardened silicone (cut it out from the leftover bits in the tubes). All is the above are super cheap sandpaper erasers! Clean the sandpaper from buildup by using a sandpaper eraser, it literally erases those spots of buildup back to the abrasive.