[Jewelry making - Article 01001] - Re: [Orchid] Joys of Snap on Sanding

[frank goss]

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    I too have a Thing for sanding discs. Here is a little trick I
    learned, although it works best with the plastic ones. When the
    edges get worn away or you just need a smaller disc. Place the
    sanding side of the disc, while on a mandrel, against a wooden edge
    such as the edge of the top of your work bench. I have a spot with a
    small depression for the mandrel tip. Now with a sharp exacto blade
    you can cut the disc down by spinning it and inserting the blade at
    the required diameter. It will cut the disc cleanly and evenly. It
    takes some practice but gives you a longer life to the disc and more
    flexibility on the size.. as for wax carving I haven't tried that
    yet with a disc but you can bet I will be doing a few experiments.
    I'll post any positive results. Frank Goss 


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