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Re: Tools: Bowl sanders
By:KenC
Date: 11/7/2003, 9:33 pm
In Response To: Tools: Bowl sanders *LINK* *Pic* (Dale Frolander)

I have a similar pad for my ROS, complete with the hole pattern to suck up sawdust. Its about 5/8" thick soft foam, with velcro on both sides - loops on one side to attach to the ROS, and hooks on the other side to attach the sandpaper.

It conforms nicely to concave surfaces, but I didn't find it very useful for the kayak. I think the foam was too soft, and the sandpaper didn't get any "bite". It would have taken forever. I switched back to a combination of curved scraper, ROS without the foam, & hand sanding. If I stumble across a similar product with a stiffer foam, I might give it another try.

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Bowl sanders *LINK* *Pic*
Dale Frolander -- 11/7/2003, 1:50 am
Re: Tools: Bowl sanders
KenC -- 11/7/2003, 9:33 pm
Re: Tools: Bowl sanders
Brad Farr -- 11/7/2003, 1:57 pm