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02-18-2008, 09:58 PM #1Vintage Scent shop clerk
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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?
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02-19-2008, 12:46 AM #2Senior Member
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That sounds like a flapwheel to me.
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02-19-2008, 01:00 AM #3The Razor Whisperer
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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.
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02-19-2008, 02:49 AM #4Previously lost, now "Pasturized"
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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
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