Sanding Block Experiment

[TheBaron]

So I decided to attempt an experiment with a sanding device I put together today. The following is how I constructed it and the results of the test. Keep in mind this test is very basic and not entirely conclusive. If anyone can tell me a better way to test this device, let me know and I will see what I can do.

Construction..

1. Started with a 1" wooden dowel, shaped a tip and bored out a hole in the back. (picture 1)

2. Yes that is what you think it is, lets try to be adult about it. This particular model is called "Tickle Me, Baby", it has 4 speeds and is water proof (not that I needed water proof, I think they all come that way). (picture 2).

3. Picture 3 is the device put together with a piece of sandpaper held on with a rubber band.

A couple issue to consider while making this item:
-If the wood tip is too long it will absorb some of the vibrations making it less effective.
-I chose an adult device because these are designed to have a smooth vibration as opposed to a hardware store sander. I figured this will be a bit more gentle/safer for razors.
-I tried creating a wood tip with slits in the back to make a collet style grip on the motorized device, and an interchangeable rubber tip. Both these features absorbed vibrations from the device making it less effective.
-The closer the motor is to the tip, the more vibration you will get, the further you grasp it away from the tip, the more vibration you will get.

The following are pictures described above, I will add another post following this one with a simple test I did with the device...