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Creaning up the fuzzies in carvings

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:54 pm
by Phil
I bought Drillbrush for cleaning a variety of things. I tried it out to remove the fuzzies on a current project and it worked well. I have the yellow bristle attachment. It is available in a variety of course bristles.
https://www.drillbrush.com/

Phil

Re: Creaning up the fuzzies in carvings

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:27 pm
by highpockets
Thanks Phil.

Re: Creaning up the fuzzies in carvings

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:50 pm
by martin54
Haha I have a sort of manual version or two of that, steel & brass wire brushes, scrubbing brush (nylon bristles) that has pretty stiff bristles, a shoe brush (was new) which is softer, couple of toothbrushes with different bristles. I do also have a variety of different types of brush & sanding bits for the dremmel :lol: :lol:

Re: Creaning up the fuzzies in carvings

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:49 pm
by scottp55
Martin....like you :)
1.8.19 BRUSHES MANUAL TYPE.jpg
Elbow grease is good for joints as you get older:)
(Especially as I sit on my hind end all day,with occasional breaks in bed:)
scott

Re: Creaning up the fuzzies in carvings

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:49 pm
by Phil
I have all of those hand tools also, including carving chisels. However, my first choice is always a power tool. That's why I own a CNC - Shopbot. In the words of Tim the Toolman Taylor "More Power" grunt, grunt grunt!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

Re: Creaning up the fuzzies in carvings

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:58 pm
by scottp55
"To err is Human.............To frig things up Fast....it takes Power Tools" :D :D

Re: Creaning up the fuzzies in carvings

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:22 pm
by dhellew2
Like all the above, it takes a variety of tools to sand the fuzzies determined by the wood, size, detail, etc.
Since no one makes just the right tool, like most shops, mine takes a bunch. :?

My first choice is an enclosed sand blaster using small grain silica sand.
My second preferred choice is a mop sander for larger areas. These remove the fuss without altering the detail.
Others for fine detail and tight corners include Dremel type tools operated with a pneumatic pen tool [similar to a dentist drill].
These include stainless steel and brass wheels, flexible finger sanding wheels, and an assortment of cutting burrs.
Last but sometimes necessary choice 'elbow grease' with a variety of items with grit or teeth [mini files], emery boards, and dental picks.

As I am certain everyone will agree, the most important and hardest tool to find is patience! :oops: :twisted:
Dale