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Step 6SANDPAPER
Here are some notes on sandpaper -
Fabric backed sandpaper works very well when working on a lathe. You can buy it in rolls relatively cheaply.
But sandpaper clogs quickly - so you need a sandpaper cleaner! These are sold for use with belt sanders. It is like a giant sticky eraser that magically cleans sandpaper. This is a life saver if you are working with wet, hard, or gummy wood.
To cut the sandpaper, hold the paper down with the saw and tear. Do this with the non-gritty side towards the blade.
Once cut, bend the sandpaper over the edge of the work bench lengthwise and side-to-side. This seems to break up the glue - and prevents large chunks of gritt from falling off when the paper is bent sharply.
For cutting the waist of the pawn - it is convenient to tape a strip of sandpaper to a dowl. This makes a nice carving tool.
Okay - now back to the lathe!!
Fabric backed sandpaper works very well when working on a lathe. You can buy it in rolls relatively cheaply.
But sandpaper clogs quickly - so you need a sandpaper cleaner! These are sold for use with belt sanders. It is like a giant sticky eraser that magically cleans sandpaper. This is a life saver if you are working with wet, hard, or gummy wood.
To cut the sandpaper, hold the paper down with the saw and tear. Do this with the non-gritty side towards the blade.
Once cut, bend the sandpaper over the edge of the work bench lengthwise and side-to-side. This seems to break up the glue - and prevents large chunks of gritt from falling off when the paper is bent sharply.
For cutting the waist of the pawn - it is convenient to tape a strip of sandpaper to a dowl. This makes a nice carving tool.
Okay - now back to the lathe!!
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