Finish sanding small pieces?

[NCTurner]

I was using my 5" ROS to finish a large box last night and had the thought that a smaller box would be almost impossible to sand this way. I had read of using an inverted 1/4 sheet ROS finish sander, seems like a good idea. :dontknow:

Just curious how some of you do it???

 

[Henry W]

By finish sanding I assume you mean the fine grits (180+) of sanding wood. In that case I have both used an inverted and clamped to the bench hand held sander, as well as a stationary belt or disk sander (when I have the fine grits for the stationary machine).

If you mean sanding the top coat when you write 'finish sanding' then the answer is - by hand.

The forum you have chosen makes me think the latter, but the actual question makes me think the former.

Henry

 

[Ken Massingale]

I use a sanding mop for small projects. Klingspor has the kits and also the instructions for build-your-own.

 

[Mike Davis]

I have full sheets glued to aluminum plates that i use to sand small parts. I clean them often with a gum stick or a wadded up rag.

I find it much easier to sand by sliding the object on a flat surface rather than trying to hold a machine over the object.

 

[DaveO]

By hand if really small, or with a sanding block if large enough to be effective.

Dave

 

[Sealeveler]

For small items I use some small spatulas with psa paper by hand.Tony

 

[fergy]

http://www.thisoldworkshop.com/delta-robs-review.htm

Harder to find now, but works great. Trick is the fine grits.

 

[NCTurner]

Thanks for the tips.

 

[Joe Lyddon]

I was using my 5" ROS to finish a large box last night and had the thought that a smaller box would be almost impossible to sand this way. I had read of using an inverted 1/4 sheet ROS finish sander, seems like a good idea. :dontknow:

Just curious how some of you do it???

How small is SMALLER? :eusa_danc

 

[NCTurner]

Just smaller boxes, say 2-3"sq

 

[Joe Lyddon]

Yep, I'd do it by hand as mentioned before... various ways...