A better or simpler method?

[Ace]

I presently have a strip of Alum. 3/8 thick, 1 1/8 wide, approx. 8 inches long. The 1 1/8 x 8 inch surface is reasonably flat, so I spray it with adhesive and then adhere a strip of sandpaper to it.

I then use this 'flat' rigid surface to sand small objects to keep from rounding off corners, etc.

Works pretty good, but when the sandpaper becomes clogged, worn, etc, it is a hassle to remove the old sandpaper and adhesive before repeating the procedure.

Anyone have any ideas how to improve above, or an alternate method?

Thanks in advance, Ace

[David]

have you tried a heat gun or hair drier to remove the old sandpaper? The adhesive I use comes off easily. don't use the premium "forever" adhesive. Use the stuff that if used on one surface provides a temporary bond. Even the "temporary" or repositional bond works plenty well for bonding sanding discs to stationary sanders.

dave

[Teamcasa]

Try Porter-Cable 740002201 Stikit Abrasive Roll - sticks good, removes easily.

Dave

[Dave Jackson]

I'll second the PC abrasive. --dave

[DCH]

"Ace" wrote in news:Kamlf.235325$ [e-mail]:

You might try a few dabs of rubber cement...just enough tack to hold the paper in place...but a weak enough bond to remove..

Regards...

DCH

[A.M. Wood]

Maybe this

[Guess who]

A while back someone came up with a brilliant idea for planing slightly warped boards... Tack it to a piece of 3/4" MDF using a glue gun. So ...would that not be suitable perhaps? [the glue, not the MDF.]

[Ace]

No, never thought of the hair dryer... will try soon.

Thanks, Ace

[Ace]

[Lew Hodgett]

Don't leave home without it.

Sold by the quart at places like Office Depot.

Find an artist's supply house for a dispenser bottle which has a brush in the lid.

(You would be amazed how well it holds a piece of 24 grit, 4" wide, 48" long floor paper, on a piece of plywood to make a fairing board.)

Been there, done that, screw the tee shirt, bring cold beer.

Lew