Members kron Posted December 10, 2012 Members Report Posted December 10, 2012 Quick question about sanding edges... I'm using an oscillating drum sander (Delta BOSS) to clean up the edges of two pieces of leather cut for a holster. This is to get clean matched edges for grooving/stitching. I am finding that the 8/9oz veg tan leather sands great, except a very thin layer at the top of the grain side. This skin/film/grain wants to stay attached and fold over or generally not sand off. Is that typical? I can bevel it off fairly easily, but not sure if I am maybe using a drum too coarse, or not coarse enough, or... Thanks! Kron Quote
Members particle Posted December 10, 2012 Members Report Posted December 10, 2012 I have that problem too. Not usually a problem, unless you have to sand a LOT away - so much that it's not removed with the edger. In that case, it's better to trim the excess before hitting it with the sander - saves the life of your sanding drums too. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted December 25, 2012 Moderator Report Posted December 25, 2012 Yeah ya can't sant that. Once your edge is smooth, then use your edger to remove the grain flap thats left. Quote
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