Is this tool a specially made one for bowling or is it possible to find one of these not marketed as a bowling tool cheaper?
Also curious if that is a bowling tool where the best price shipped for one would be, on the innovative site the shipping charge is a pretty ridiculous $18.
Thanks.
Edited by themagician on 5/15/2011 at 11:08 AM
Title: Re: Help finding one of these...
Post by: Roll2Win on May 14, 2011, 01:43:46 PM
You might look at this page: http://www.woodcraft.com/Search2/Search.aspx?query=sanding drum&page=2
They have several different drum sizes, grits, etc. You could probably make some sort of handle if you didn't want to use it in a drill.
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Title: Re: Help finding one of these...
Post by: Dave81644 on May 14, 2011, 02:37:48 PM
I found a few assorted sanding sleeves at my local Ace Hardware
I use them occasionally with my pinky finger to take some material out.
Not for alot of material removal though
Title: Re: Help finding one of these...
Post by: charlest on May 14, 2011, 03:03:13 PM
FWIW I have tried tools like that.They always seem too rigid or too large to do the sanding I want to do: 99% of which is to enlarge the thumb insert by small amounts.
I also seem to migrate back to a simple piece of sandpaper, folded into a triple layer, about 3"- 3 1/2" long and 5/8"- 3/4" wide, and curved slightly to fit against my index finger. It makes the best and most adjustable abrasive to take out a little (220 - 400 grit) or a lot (60, 80, 100 grit).
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Post by: DukeHarding on May 14, 2011, 05:16:25 PM
Jeff,
+1.
I also use a small half round file, for fine tuning thumb holes.
Problem with the file, it's tough to keep the teeth clean. :)
Duke Harding
Title: Re: Help finding one of these...
Post by: kidlost2000 on May 14, 2011, 05:20:02 PM
I'd recommend using a dremmel tool and cutting your own sanding disc to use from sand paper. If you don't have a dremmel tool you can usually find one for $30 and then the cost of sandpaper. You have a wide variety of grit to choose from and if you have a poker chip or a 50 cent piece it is perfect for tracing the disc size needed.
My brother has a wood dowel that he wrapped some sand paper around and you can just hold it in place with your fingers as you use it or with some tape. If you wrap the sand paper a little tight tape will hold it in place perfectly. It works the same as the tool listed, but the dremmel is more proffered and consistent. As listed the other option of folding some sandpaper a few times and using your finger works really well. I always come some in my bag for bowling just in case for that very reason. Usually one kinds course grit and one smoother grit. Hope that helps.
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Edited by kidlost2000 on 5/14/2011 at 5:22 PM
Title: Re: Help finding one of these...
Post by: Stan on May 14, 2011, 07:10:05 PM
They come in 2 sizes. I use them both and they seem to work quite well. They also make an adaptor for your drill. Before I got my Ovalmatic, I use to use the drill to make ovals. Ebonite make a similiar tool, like the drill, but a converted sander with the drum end. Have one, but you have to be very careful because its sands too fast.
Title: Re: Help finding one of these...
Post by: MK on May 15, 2011, 09:08:32 AM
I am a woodworker on the side. I bought various dowel sizes from my hardware store for about 2 bucks each and wrapped some "stick on" 150 grit sandpaper to the dowel rod. It works great and I spent less than 10 bucks.
MK
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Title: Re: Help finding one of these...
Post by: themagician on May 15, 2011, 10:56:37 AM
Thanks for the thoughts guys, i'm going to experiment around a bit with some of the ideas mentioned. I have done the sandpaper by hand it just seems like a handheld tool would be easier use wise. I'll post up what I settle with, i'm going to tool around with a few of the ideas and experiment a bit.