A better or simpler method?

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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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Answer

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

Dave Jackson · Answer

I'll second the PC abrasive.   --dave

DCH · Answer

"Ace"  wrote innews:Kamlf.235325$                     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 · Answer

Maybe this

Guess who · Answer

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 · Answer

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

Ace · Answer

I had thought of a glue gun, but did not want the slight bulge it would cause.  However, I could shorten my flatstrip of metal enough so the paper could be folded over and glued on the ends????Thanks for the suggestion(and all the other responders also),Ace

Lew Hodgett · Answer

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

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