Thread: Picked up a Sander

I have a skill band saw table top kind that I love.
With my belt sander I pulled the wheels and trued them that failed. I put a slight crown on the adjustable wheel no luck. Then tried a reverse crown with tape and it still would not track. So I pretty much have a disc sander now. But it was cheap and I got some good from it. I know better when I buy from them so it is what it is

Question from the Rookie, Seems as though my razor begins sharp at the beginning of the shave, but gets dull after 20 or so strokes. I have been following the various techniques, but face still raw after the shave. We need another meet!!!

Im willing to go to a meet again but days off are not often. As far as your razor going dull after such a little amount of time, id say it wasnt very sharp to start with. But im new and dont know much. Start a new thread and see what you get for info.

Great idea, except, I'm not sure how to begin a new thread. Thanks for a reply.

And you are probably right that the razors are not sharp enough. I'm working on that, but do not seem to be getting anywhere.

Originally Posted by dleonetti

Question from the Rookie, Seems as though my razor begins sharp at the beginning of the shave, but gets dull after 20 or so strokes. I have been following the various techniques, but face still raw after the shave. We need another meet!!!

I'm in Lafayette if you want to schedule some one on one time.

@bluesman7, I wanted to give him a bit of help but it just couldn't work out with my schedule. Hope you can help him out.

Bluesman7, what is the best way to contact you? I do not want to impose on your time, but would appreciate your advice.

Originally Posted by dleonetti

Bluesman7, what is the best way to contact you? I do not want to impose on your time, but would appreciate your advice.

I'll send a PM.

Using the coping saw is probably going to increase your feel for what you're doing. Later on, when you acquire power tools, you will have a much better appreciation for the process. Just a theory.

I agree. But I've been eyeing a scroll saw. I have to tell myself not yet. Got to pay off all the stuff I've bought lately. Then the scroll saw and grinder!