Claptonfreak Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 I once saw a tool that was almost like a robo sander, except instead of using sandpaper it had a stainless steel, perforated drum that took shavings of wood out. I can't remember what this was called or where I found it. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 I once saw a tool that was almost like a robo sander, except instead of using sandpaper it had a stainless steel, perforated drum that took shavings of wood out. I can't remember what this was called or where I found it. Any ideas? Microplane http://us.microplane.com/index.asp?PageAct...amp;Category=24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 And they work pretty good too. Not nearly as good as a router, but they certainly get the job done. I like using them to reduce the possibility of tearout on woods that are prone to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claptonfreak Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thanks alot, that's exactly what I was looking for. I needed something to do shaping on figured woods without risking tearout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYou Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) I use one of those for making templates and I love it. The handheld versions are great too. They're similar to rasps or files, but they cut very quickly. They're very useful on necks. Great stuff. Edited May 16, 2009 by NotYou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_player Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I wasn't very impressed with mine and sent them back, the rasps are great though I use them all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh7892 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 +1 on using them to make templates. I find that they remove material at a nice speed. You can be accurate but not have to spend hours grinding away like you might with a drum sander. I use the kitchen Microplane graters too. They're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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