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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: 92Fspc4 on November 27, 2015, 08:48:00 PM
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I bought a 1/2" wide hand held belt sander with a pivoting head. Do any of you guys use a sander like this? If so what for. I thought it would be useful for small blades, cleaning up handles etc. what do you guys think?
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I see you're not getting a response. I think I know the sander you mean. I have tried about every way to sand and I cant think of a use for that. I buy shop rolls (2 inch)and rip them if they are too wide. Then I use backing sticks to suit the purpose. Some are hard and some have leather glued on it. These are used on every knife, even the handles.
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I just used it to polish a bit and finish a grind. Worked pretty well. I'll try your method next Lin. I value your advice. You make beautiful knives.
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Also, its called a band file.
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I have seen it used at work to clean paint and rust in a narrow spot before a welding repair is made. Its uses are limited but then it is a specialized tool. Anything can be adapted for multiple uses. You just need to learn the technique. I would be hesitant to use it on a knife project getting close to being finished since it could put a gouge in the material very easy.