DIY Dremel Sanding Bands
Intro: DIY Dremel Sanding Bands
If you're like me, & you love your dremel... And you probably love how easy it is to do detailed sanding when needed....
If you're like me, & you love your dremel, but hate to have to run out to the hardware store in the middle of a project to restock on Dremel Sanding Bands..... Then read on, as I've found a DIY solution to restocking your sanding band needs.
STEP 1: Supplies Needed
- Sanding Paper, any grit will work, (60, 80, 120, 220, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, etc.){Note 1000+grit sandpaper you can find at local auto supply stores}
- Scissors (Heavy Duty if cutting 60 or 80 grit)
- Dremel Sanding Band attachment
- Dremel Torque Wrench
- Super Glue (I used Dollar Store variety)
- Marker
STEP 2: Cut Your Sand Paper Into Strips
Use the Dremel Sanding Band attachment as a guide
Cut strips about 5 inches long
After cutting, taper the edges on one side of sand paper strips
STEP 3: Roll & Glue
Roll the sand paper over the sanding band.
Allow over lap, then add small amount of glue to sand paper in center.
Roll remaining sand paper around sanding band, adding small amounts of super glue every 1/2inch or so.
{Note: Add super glue sparingly, avoid gluing sand paper directly to sanding band.}
Once you've glued down remaining end, press the sanding band against a hard surface(work bench) for 20 to 30 seconds allowing super glue to bond to sand paper.
STEP 4: Enjoy New Replacement for Sanding Band
To remove sanding paper band after glued, use same method to remove store bought sanding bands...
Enjoy, and try experimenting with different sanding grits...
43 Comments
seamster 9 years ago
Nice trick, thanks for sharing!
Bengtartist 3 years ago
Chetpot 9 years ago
ElectricLegend 6 years ago
;)
buck2217 8 years ago
Good idea. the drums are a ridiculous price
ElectricLegend 6 years ago
yes, yes they are....but thankful, those days are behind us now!
Tamitknits 8 years ago
ElectricLegend 6 years ago
Nice tip! Happy you found inspiration in this instructable!
AMRANE77 8 years ago
thank you for this
ElectricLegend 6 years ago
;)
furtech 6 years ago
THANK YOU!
Why didn't I think of doing this?!? I was looking for xxfine sanding drums (400, 600, 1200 grit drums) for my Dremel and the best I could find was 320...now I can make my own whatever-grit drums!!!
So simple, so effective! Thanks again!
ElectricLegend 6 years ago
;) ... whole new world when you make your own drums!
JillA27 6 years ago
I could hug you right now!!! Thank you! :)
ElectricLegend 6 years ago
Hahaha, hugs are always welcomed!! #HackOn
waddddellll 6 years ago
Hi,
I actually registered on Instructables just the say "Thanks" for the tip....No Luck in finding commercially available 600-2000 Grit sanding drums for finishing Cast Sterling Jewelry...the commercially available Drums left nasty gouges, and this will address that issue for me.
I certainly appreciate the time and effort involved by you in posting this.
Thanks Again...
ElectricLegend 6 years ago
Happy to hear you found this helpful, it's been a $$$ saver for sure.
fredellarby 9 years ago
Great idea, now I just need to get the $^&* thing unglued from my fingers. I hate this glue!
Mihsin 9 years ago
Great help to produce large size bands for bigger electric drills.
Best regards
tdc2202 9 years ago
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I have a hard time removing my sanding strip from the drum - is there a secret tip I need to do it easily? Great "ible" BTW! :)
pgupta31 9 years ago
just remove the screw from mandrel and it will come out replace and put back screw.