What sort of sander do you use for edge sanding

[DCKNIVES]

Ray, most any sander will work but a variable speed simply works better for leatherwork.I agree with Art that most knifemaking sanders are overkill for most leathershops, but mine get used on almost every leather item I make.Dave

this is my Burr-King

this is my homebuilt, 1"x 42" horizontal, small wheel machine, not VS, but I purchased the motor with a slower speed just for that reason.

[badger]

Terry,

The Maplin thing is crap, sadly. Most of the new Dremels are as well.

They don't seem to hold up to any sort of work for long. The motors are weak and will choke under pressure and the bearings wear really fast.

Troll the flea markets and boot fairs for an old Dremel. You can buy new motor brushes for them and they are much better made.

Cheers,

Badger

[china]

hidepounder, that's what I like to see high quality Aussie product being used in the US.

china

[CharlieR]

Hidepounder--what sort of attachment is that on the Jet sander? Interesting looking--is it catalog available?

[hidepounder]

hidepounder, that's what I like to see high quality Aussie product being used in the US.

china

It's been a great tool!

Hidepounder--what sort of attachment is that on the Jet sander? Interesting looking--is it catalog available?

It's called a Multitool. They also make a Portagrind, which I have also, which attaches to a hand grinder. They are manufactured by P.A. Products, 6 Barry Ave, Mortdale 2223 N.S.W. Austrailia

[UKRay]

I'm pleased to report I now have a belt sander but that machine Bree uses looks like the perfect solution to me... I've looked all over the place in the UK but can't find one.

I can't justify the Burr-King guys - but what an amazing bit of kit!

Now I'm on the hunt for a Dremel - any suggestions please, given that Badger has already warned me that the new ones are not as robust as the older ones. Is there a model that would do the business or are they all bad? Remember that I run a commercial production workshop and need a tool that can work hard.

Thanks everyone,

Ray

[Art]

Hi Ray,

If you run a commercial shop, get a Foredom, just a better machine. GRS also makes an air powered handpiece that is very good also.

Art

P.S. Did you get the Roller edge guide? Sent it a week and a half ago.

do the business or are they all bad? Remember that I run a commercial production workshop and need a tool that can work hard.

Thanks everyone,

Ray

[UKRay]

Art, et. al. Having checked out Foredom thoroughly, I discovered that my existing jeweller's pendant drill is pretty much the same thing. Check out http://www.suttontools.co.uk/acatalog/Sect...ools_Acc_s.html for UK prices. These guys are excellent and very reliable. They do sell Foredom as well as their own brand but their own stuff is used extensively in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and really does the job - and they didn't pay me a penny for saying that!

Art - I PM'd you about the roller guide. many thanks.

Ray

Hi Ray,

If you run a commercial shop, get a Foredom, just a better machine.