Subject: Re: baidarka Angle grinders
From: James Mitchell (mariner@seanet.com)
Date: Mon Jan 15 2001 - 00:14:19 EST
I figured out some new tweaks to the shaper today, and it is running much
better. I think I can now build an Aleut paddle in about four hours, plus
varnishing time.
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From: "Philip A Jacobs (jaco0253@jaco0253.email.umn.edu)"
<jaco0253@gold.tc.umn.edu>
To: <baidarka@lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: baidarka Angle grinders
> Air sanders usually require large air compressors: 10 cfm @ 90 psi, or 6
> HP and higher.
>
> If you have access to a good compressor, you should also look at a small,
> right angle die grinder: these are typically 3 to 4 inches in length and
> are intended to be used with grinding points or spurs (like a 'super'
> Dremmel tool). They can also use small (2 to 3 inch in diameter) sanding
> disks, such as the 3M 'Roloc' brand, for use in carving, shaping, and
> getting to the hollow areas inside a canoe or kayak.
>
> These would be great for abrasive shaping of a paddle. They are light,
> powerful, and easy to control. You can buy a cheap one for about $30 at
> Home Depot type stores, with better ones more like $130. But again, you
> need access to the larger compressor.
>
> >Has anyone used the air sanders? There is a 7" that is used
> >alot for autobody work . . .
>
>
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