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Post by Mark on Aug 14, 2007 14:47:17 GMT 1
Anybody got any clever tips for sanding the concave sections of the bow. Obviously a flat sanding block doesn't work very well, and I don't like just holding the sandpaper in the hand as you tend to get ridges or an uneven surface.
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Post by Achtung!! on Aug 14, 2007 15:34:08 GMT 1
How about securing the sandpaper to a wooden rolling pin or a piece of broomhandle to get the extreme curve of the boat sanded correctly. Just a shot in the dark idea - hadnt really thought about it to be honest. Or even one of those sturdy cardboard packaging tubes - be a bit more lightwieght.
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Post by markus on Aug 14, 2007 15:52:20 GMT 1
Anybody got any clever tips for sanding the concave sections of the bow. Obviously a flat sanding block doesn't work very well, and I don't like just holding the sandpaper in the hand as you tend to get ridges or an uneven surface. i wrapped sandpaper onto an empty roll of toilet paper filled with a sponge worked well... markus
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Post by alanv on Aug 14, 2007 19:53:09 GMT 1
You could try using one of those thick pan scrubs the ones that have sponge about 1" thick and a layer of rough green stuff? about 1/4" thick or for those that are younger than me about 25mmx6mm. Hope this helps. You can also get pliable sanding blocks from diy stores and car accessory shops.
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Post by napoleon on Aug 14, 2007 20:47:39 GMT 1
I used an assortment of screwdriver handles and also some half round files.
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Post by swanrail on Aug 14, 2007 20:57:48 GMT 1
I used the "free" sanding block given by Hachette with the Titanic, it has one flat end and one rounded end. Thought that was also one of the "free" gifts here also??
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Post by eric on Aug 14, 2007 21:09:33 GMT 1
I'm afraid I have been a bit lazy round the bow section and used paper and fingers. I found that if I sand with the fingers positioned straight up to the deck or down, but NOT fore and aft, I was able to get a good even contact. It could bite me in the bum, but it looks OK to me...
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Post by bob on Aug 14, 2007 21:20:01 GMT 1
I used a flexible sanding black from Homebase. They a coarse medium and fine. I chose the medium and used it gently.
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Post by ph on Aug 15, 2007 3:14:45 GMT 1
I received 1 of them sanding blocks free as don says, 1 flat end and a rounded end,looks like it will do the job when [fingers crossed ] i get to that bit cheers paul
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Post by Mark on Aug 15, 2007 10:25:34 GMT 1
Thanks for the suggestions chaps. I think it will be a trip down to the local supermarket, to see if I can get a small rolling pin or something similar. Homebase ? B&Q ? flexible sanding blocks ? Only in my dreams here
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Post by bob on Aug 15, 2007 17:22:23 GMT 1
Errrr you could try chopsticks Mark. I too have the Amati sanding block but felt that the radius was a bit small. You could try wrapping sandpaper round an aerosol can.
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Post by rushzombie on Aug 15, 2007 21:49:04 GMT 1
i used one of the wifes nail files, ie the cardboard ones which have two different grades of sandpaer on each side
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Post by rushzombie on Aug 15, 2007 21:49:48 GMT 1
forgot to add they bend to the shape
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Post by swanrail on Aug 15, 2007 22:02:50 GMT 1
Another very useful tool I find in sanding "awkward" bits is a detail sander. This has triangular shaped sanding pads, which are curved on the outside edges, so it can be used on its side to get into inner curved bits. (not completely on its side or there is no sandpaper!!!).
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Post by yoddhâ on Aug 16, 2007 11:29:22 GMT 1
Top tip ;D
A selection of different size dowl rods with the sandpaper wrapped around them will give you the greatest flexability.
Cliff
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