What is best way?

[Trey1984]

I'm trying to figure out a better way to sand edges of cutting boards. I've been putting them in my vice and just holding the random orbit sander free handing. Got to be a jig, tool or better technique. Some of the boards have a bevel edge on bottom of the boards. Trying to be more efficient that way can make more boards and be consistent. Thanks in advance

 

[Mark Fogleman]

One of these was offered for sale on our Facebook group recently:
FLATMASTER Drum Sander (4-6 week lead time)
A fence could be added to keep your workpiece square.

 

[Trey1984]

One of these was offered for sale on our Facebook group recently:
FLATMASTER Drum Sander (4-6 week lead time)
A fence could be added to keep your workpiece square.

Didn't know they made anything like that. It looks like it be perfect for what I'm wanting. Thanks

 

[Mark Fogleman]

Didn't know they made anything like that. It looks like it be perfect for what I'm wanting. Thanks

Log into Facebook in Mars Hill.

 

[bob vaughan]

A brush head on a Sand Rite Mfg. Co sander may be the answer. I've tried other flap/brush heads and they weren't much. I've tried the ones like Lee Valley sells, a Sand-O-Flex copy of a sort. Meh. I have a Sand-O-Flex and occasionally use it. It might be better than nothing but your stock in a vise with a ROS may well be just as fast if not faster.

Sand-O-Flex being used on a 4000 RPM PC 304 Disk sander. The drill chuck was threaded to fit the sander. Not a rig for an inexperienced rookie.

 

[chris_goris]

large stationary belt sander?. Or, I picked up a used Grizzly stroke sander that could do the faces and edges. The face using the standard stroke table and the belt can be exposed on top. I build a 72" long x 10" tall fence on top to support edge sanding this way. Works great.

Grizzly G5394 - 6" x 186" Stroke Sander - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

<h1>G5394 Stroke Sander</h1> <h2>Effortless sanding for large workpieces.</h2> <p>Tackle demanding sanding jobs with the G5394 Stroke Sander. This powerhouse handles heavy stock removal and delivers a smooth, flawless finish, making it ideal for production shops. <h4>Precision Control & High...

www.grizzly.com

 

[tvrgeek]

I might use the belt on my Ridgid belt/spindle sander. As the table can tilt, you could do the bevel as well. Maybe a use for it because I almost never use the belt, just the spindles. Should never have sold my WEN.

If you have a hand held belt sander, you could make a platform and have a angled add on for the bevel.

I was interested in the Stockroom Supply sander but I got a fair deal on a drum sander. FOr the bog flats only of course, not edges.

 

[Trey1984]

I might use the belt on my Ridgid belt/spindle sander. As the table can tilt, you could do the bevel as well. Maybe a use for it because I almost never use the belt, just the spindles. Should never have sold my WEN.

If you have a hand held belt sander, you could make a platform and have a angled add on for the bevel.

I was interested in the Stockroom Supply sander but I got a fair deal on a drum sander. FOr the bog flats only of course, not edges.

I'm still using that wen all the time!

 

[Trey1984]

I'm still using that wen all the time!

K

large stationary belt sander?. Or, I picked up a used Grizzly stroke sander that could do the faces and edges. The face using the standard stroke table and the belt can be exposed on top. I build a 72" long x 10" tall fence on top to support edge sanding this way. Works great.

Grizzly G5394 - 6" x 186" Stroke Sander - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

<h1>G5394 Stroke Sander</h1> <h2>Effortless sanding for large workpieces.</h2> <p>Tackle demanding sanding jobs with the G5394 Stroke Sander. This powerhouse handles heavy stock removal and delivers a smooth, flawless finish, making it ideal for production shops. <h4>Precision Control & High...

www.grizzly.com

What about changing grits on something like this or do you usually use same grit. Is It fairly easy to change the belts on something like this.

 

[chris_goris]

K

What about changing grits on something like this or do you usually use same grit. Is It fairly easy to change the belts on something like this.

I have it loaded with 120 (I believe) and havent changed it in a couple years. Easy process to do if you wanted to though.