Members Garange Posted July 13, 2011 Members Report Posted July 13, 2011 Wondering what others use to sand the edges of their holsters. I currently use a Dremel but would like to try something different to help decrease my time sanding . Do some use a spindle sander, belt sander, etc.? I don't mind investing some money but haven't used anything besides my Dremel and hand so far. All advice is appreciated. Thanks... Gary Quote
electrathon Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Use a belt sander. Brand new belt, about 60 grit. Aaron Quote
Members woodandsteel Posted July 13, 2011 Members Report Posted July 13, 2011 Faster than a dremel? Oof. I'm still using a paint stick wrapped in sandpaper. Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted July 13, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted July 13, 2011 Harbor freight 1x30 belt sander w/ 80 grit. Be careful, it removes leather FAST. You also need a light touch to keep from burning the leather. You can use finer grits for a smoother edge, but that just happens to be what I have. A sanding drum on a spindle sander or chucked up in a drill press would also work well. ** save all your leather dust for embossing** Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members particle Posted July 13, 2011 Members Report Posted July 13, 2011 I use a drill press with sanding drums of various sizes. I also have a little sanding drum for my dremel that I use to get into the really tight curves around sweat shields, but I also mount that in my drill press. Quote Eric Adamswww.adamsleatherworks.com | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram
Members Steven Kelley Posted July 13, 2011 Members Report Posted July 13, 2011 I had been using a dremel and a sanding drum mounted in a drill press for rough sanding. Then hand sanding with 400 grit paper to smooth. Last week I purchased a Jet oscillating spindle sander, and it was one of the best investments I've ever made. It leaves a perfectly square and smooth edge so fast it just amazes me. Super easy to control the leather into the sanding spindle and keep it all square. It was a little expensive, but saves a lot of time and the sanding job is much more consistent. Came with spindles ranging from 1/4" to 2". I looked at several different ones, and the Jet was the only one that had a 1/4" spindle, which is perfect for sanding belt slots. Quote
Members ebarber Posted July 13, 2011 Members Report Posted July 13, 2011 I use a homemade spindle sander for my heavy sanding then a dremel with a hand piece for my small or light detail stuff. Quote BarberLeatherWorks.com
Members Shooter McGavin Posted July 13, 2011 Members Report Posted July 13, 2011 Dremel with sanding drum on slightly wet leather. Cant imagine anything being much faster? Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Denster Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Harbor Freight spindle sander. Works like a dream and about $89 when on sale. Quote
Members Garange Posted July 13, 2011 Author Members Report Posted July 13, 2011 I had been using a dremel and a sanding drum mounted in a drill press for rough sanding. Then hand sanding with 400 grit paper to smooth. Last week I purchased a Jet oscillating spindle sander, and it was one of the best investments I've ever made. It leaves a perfectly square and smooth edge so fast it just amazes me. Super easy to control the leather into the sanding spindle and keep it all square. It was a little expensive, but saves a lot of time and the sanding job is much more consistent. Came with spindles ranging from 1/4" to 2". I looked at several different ones, and the Jet was the only one that had a 1/4" spindle, which is perfect for sanding belt slots. Thanks for the information. A spindle sander is the direction I've been looking at. Harbor Freight spindle sander. Works like a dream and about $89 when on sale. Thanks. I've been looking at the spindle grinder option. I use a homemade spindle sander for my heavy sanding then a dremel with a hand piece for my small or light detail stuff. Thanks for the reply. I use a drill press with sanding drums of various sizes. I also have a little sanding drum for my dremel that I use to get into the really tight curves around sweat shields, but I also mount that in my drill press. Thanks for the information. Harbor Freight spindle sander. Works like a dream and about $89 when on sale. Thanks. I'm going to look at this option. Quote
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