[Woodcarver] sanding

[Marcia Berkall]

Hi,
Welcome to carving and welcome to the "List".
I don't do a lot of sanding, but there are some things that just 
require a nice smooth finish.
I just purchased some radial bristle discs for my Foredom.  You can 
get them as small as 9/16" .  You use between 3 and 6 of these little 
discs on a mandrel, and with the smaller detail handpieces they will 
reach into tight places.  You can see them here, though I am sure a 
lot of places handle them 
http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/429356291dAdxvp?start=12

Another thing that works is diamond/ruby burrs in a pin vise.  I know 
that Larry Yudis of the Woodcraft Shop carries these and some very 
fine grit diamond burrs (up to 600 grit)
pin vise 
http://www.thewoodcraftshop.com/Default.aspx?tabid=95&CategoryID=477&List=0&SortField=2&Level=a&ProductID=259

Good luck...keep us posted on your progress!

Marcia (aka Mush)
South China, Maine

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