Sanding Holster Edges

[Garange]

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

[electrathon]

Use a belt sander. Brand new belt, about 60 grit.

Aaron

[woodandsteel]

Faster than a dremel? Oof. I'm still using a paint stick wrapped in sandpaper.

[TwinOaks]

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**

[particle]

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.

[Steven Kelley]

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.

[ebarber]

I use a homemade spindle sander for my heavy sanding then a dremel with a hand piece for my small or light detail stuff.

[Shooter McGavin]

Dremel with sanding drum on slightly wet leather. Cant imagine anything being much faster?

[Denster]

Harbor Freight spindle sander. Works like a dream and about $89 when on sale.

[Garange]

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.