discussion Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

[stillp]

Well it turn out the sander is not suitable I need something with a bit more finesse

Can't you just fit finer abrasives to it?
Pete

 

[wotan]

Brian

When I made masts and spars I just chucked the dowel into an electric drill and held the end with sandpaper as it spun. This takes a little while but it is very effective. You need to wear some gloves to hold the sandpaper as it tends to get a bit warm.

John

 

[Bri62]

Continuing with the bowsprit I must admit its proving challenging and I haven't got to the rigging yet now that's going to be fun!!

 

[Bri62]

Can't you just fit finer abrasives to it?

I tried that Pete maybe its me but I kept getting ridges and it just felt wrong.

 

[Bri62]

Brian

When I made masts and spars I just chucked the dowel into an electric drill and held the end with sandpaper as it spun. This takes a little while but it is very effective. You need to wear some gloves to hold the sandpaper as it tends to get a bit warm.

John I would need to buy a new drill as my current drill chuck only takes up to 10mm dia and the dowel is 13mm. I think I have solved the issue I returned the sander and bought another lathe which takes up to 400mm point to point.

 

[Bri62]