Thread: Sander Recommendations for Scale Shaping

I use 1x42" Kalamazoo grinder for the rough work, then finish by hand.

My 2 1/2 x 48 belt sander is a product of Texas Knife Makers Supply. I bought it 30 years ago, I guess that qualifies as durable.
The belt in the photo is a 30 micron, it's only good for putting final touches on a knife blade. I use 60 and 80 grit belts for shaping scales.

That luthiers friend look prety cool. Not that im going to go buy one. But hooked up to a drill press i bet you could make the thickness perfect. Not too sure how well it would work on shaping.

Originally Posted by Gasman

That luthiers friend look prety cool. Not that im going to go buy one. But hooked up to a drill press i bet you could make the thickness perfect. Not too sure how well it would work on shaping.

yeah, i use it for getting the thickness even (something i can't seem to do well any other way.