Thread: Restoration gear questions

I don't have a WidgetSupply where I live, but maybe this one should do the trick, no?

You really need a flapwheel in a higher grit than either of those. Those are too aggressive and won't allow you to work in the curves of a straight.

Originally Posted by Leon

I don't have a WidgetSupply where I live, but maybe this one should do the trick, no?

Whoa, I wouldn't go anywhere near the blade with those sanding drums! They are great for working on scales, but they are probably the quickest way to put huge gashes into your blade.

Sorry, I shouldn't have posted the sanding drum one... Some of them can be used but only the small ones with the very fine grit and with great care. The flap wheel is by far the better choice though I prefer the scotch bright type for most work unless it's really really bad.

Thanks for the replies, gents.

I'm running out of options here. The store has a "rotary flap sander" that works wood, plastic and metal. Will that work?

That sounds like a flapwheel to me.

It doesn't say what grit it is though. THat could be dangerous if it were any lower than like 300-400. Leon, are you talking about these accesories for restoring a blade? i.e. getting out pitting etc? If so, then hand sanding is really the way you have to go.

Guys, I don't use a flap wheel but the one in the link that Leon gave us, looks to be at least 2" in diameter if not larger and is meant for a hand drill or drill press. I would consider that a bit too large for restoration work unless you know what you are doing. I could be wrong though... frankly I don't even like the things, they never seem to work all that well for me.

Christian