Steve and all who are sanding,
A little info on sandpaper, they are not all the same.
http://www.formica.com/publish/site/na/us/en/index/solidSurfacing/documents.
GnFParSys.0008.DownloadFile.File.tmp/Fab_Guide-7_Finishing.pdf read page
115, the P grit paper is what you want to use for final finishing. For
sanding the wood, sand with the wood grain, and use a good quality paper, it
will have less "large" grains mixed with the rest of the grains, and don't
use a lot of pressure while sanding. Using too much pressure will cause the
sanding block to flex and not actually fair what you are sanding, it will
also wear out the sandpaper quicker, and cause the paper to clog quicker.
You can use a wire brush to slap the paper surface to keep it clean. My
father always said "let the sandpaper do the work, not you", he managed a
body shop years ago.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nichols" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Robert Harper" <rharper@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Swiftsolo" <swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 8:18 PM
Subject: RE: Aussie Swift taking shape
> Thanks Robert,
>
> It is good to see an actual boat starting to emerge after months of doing
> centreboard cases etc. I am really enjoying this part of the project. I am
> using the string to help remove the staples so I can at least lift them
> enough to prevent any "digging" to get them out.
>
> I am about to get the sandpaper for the fairing board. What grits do
people
> recommend? The hook and look paper over here isn't especially cheap so I
am
> looking for the right grades first up.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Harper [mailto:rharper@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, 19 December 2005 12:47 PM
> To: Steve Nichols
> Cc: Swiftsolo
> Subject: Re: Aussie Swift taking shape
>
> It looks like you are using string to help pull the staples. I have a
friend
> that uses the plastic strapping tape used to hold pallets of wood
together.
>
> Looking great!
>
> Steve Nichols wrote:
> > I attach a few photos of my boat starting to take shape. I know its not
> > quite a pretty as Marks but I'm pretty happy with it as my first
> > woodworking project.
> >
> >
> >
> > Looking forward to seeing you guys in De Soto
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> >
> >
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