Pen / pencil sander?
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Pen / pencil sander?
I'm looking for a small electric vibrating sander with replaceable pads and suggestions?
Like a detail sander but much smaller for treating rust spots.
I usually use a dremel cutting disc to remove the rust but you need something to smooth the edges before painting.
thanks
Like a detail sander but much smaller for treating rust spots.
I usually use a dremel cutting disc to remove the rust but you need something to smooth the edges before painting.
thanks
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
Why not use the Dremel and the stick on sanding discs.
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
Because it just doesn't get in flat in many places. the body of the dremel is in the way.
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
Something like this any good Paul:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7112221 ... gK41PD_BwE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7112221 ... gK41PD_BwE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
I was looking for something last year. I bought a finger sander but you have to go gently with it as it can be a bit heavy duty. A really small mouse sander would be handy.
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300CE wrote:Something like this any good Paul:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7112221" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
No, I have one of those I need something 1/10th the size
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
something like this maybe
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Proxxon-PS-1 ... 1783036845" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Proxxon-PS-1 ... 1783036845" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
That looks like it’d do the job - if you have a compressor there’s these types but maybe still too thick:
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3030630431" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
Or just buy a spot blast gun.
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
bigherb wrote:Or just buy a spot blast gun.
I was intending to get a compresor so maybe an option but it seems to me a tiny vibrating sander would be very useful
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Why grind away good metal to get into the rust pits.itchyfeet wrote:bigherb wrote:Or just buy a spot blast gun.
I was intending to get a compresor so maybe an option but it seems to me a tiny vibrating sander would be very useful
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bigherb wrote:Or just buy a spot blast gun.
Any recommendations for a decent one. I've looked into ones which can recover the grit but the effectiveness seems a bit iffy
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The Lidl/Aldi ones are as good as any, the more shaped nozzles you get the better for intricate areas.Jim San wrote:bigherb wrote:Or just buy a spot blast gun.
Any recommendations for a decent one. I've looked into ones which can recover the grit but the effectiveness seems a bit iffy
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
bigherb wrote:The Lidl/Aldi ones are as good as any, the more shaped nozzles you get the better for intricate areas.Jim San wrote:bigherb wrote:Or just buy a spot blast gun.
Any recommendations for a decent one. I've looked into ones which can recover the grit but the effectiveness seems a bit iffy
Did it collect the grit effectively and is it reusable? I'm more concerned about controlling mess but reusable stuff would be a bonus
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Re: Pen / pencil sander?
As Bigherb has said the Aldi/Lidl ones are ok, but less effective if you keep the collecting nozzle in contact with the panel, re reusing the grit, once it has been used it breaks up and become finer and less effective, whenever I blast the seams on mine ( every 7 years or so ) I just except I and the van will get very messy and try to prepare and get it over with in one hit, then spend ages cleaning up. Crime scene suits help to a limited amount, just except that you will get filthy and wear a good mask and goggles
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