Mouse Sander
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Topic: Mouse Sander
Posted By: 91silvy
Subject: Mouse Sander
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 11:06 PM
Is the Mouse Sander by Black and Decker a good sander for fiberglassing? Thanks in Advance
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Posted By: ravenndude
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 12:21 AM
I bought it for my first project. That this is a peice of sh*t when it comes to sanding anthing hard (like cured 'glass). I was better off sanding by hand.
But it does work good on bondo, but i went through a sh*t load of sheets of sand paper
If i were you i'd look at something a little better or just do it the ld fashioned way.
Posted By: Thack79
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 6:39 AM
Its good for getting corners but that about it (besides being about $29). There are some far better sanders out there.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 7:21 AM
I just went to wal mart friday and bought the skil orbital sander, and I just finished all 6 layers of glass saturday. So i'll be sanding tonight ill let you know what happens. Its only 39.99 at walmart here in bama.
Posted By: 91silvy
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 8:33 AM
Well what sander do you recommend if any? Or is it better to just sand by hand?
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 8:45 AM
Orbitals are great for sanding the glass and bondo. They leave scratch/swirl marks though. But not nearly as bad as a palm sander. When you get to the finishing layers it's best to just sand by hand. Especially if you're wet sanding.
Posted By: fatgotti
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 8:55 AM
boxmaker85 wrote:
Orbitals are great for sanding the glass and bondo. They leave scratch/swirl marks though. But not nearly as bad as a palm sander. When you get to the finishing layers it's best to just sand by hand. Especially if you're wet sanding.
what sanders do you suggest a starter to run out and buy that will make life a little easier!! electric or air compressed? ------------- Fatgotti Yeah my name is John and I am FAT!! YEAH BABY
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 9:35 AM
Air compressed are really nice if you have the money for them. I just preferred to get electric because its a lot cheaper and will probably last about as long.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: October 26, 2004 at 8:31 AM
Alright silvy to answer your question I started sanding last night, the sander I got is awesome, it was my first time to use it. I love it the orbital design is great you can keep the sander in whatever spot you want it, with the 1/4 sheet sanders they move too fast and you cant really stay where you want it. This sander you can stay right where you want to it really eats the glass away. Also with the round design of the pad it is excellent for the curves of the fiberglass gets in all the tight areas and works great at rounding those curves out. So thats my beef.
Posted By: 91silvy
Date Posted: October 26, 2004 at 10:33 AM
Thanks Reality Check
Posted By: CarAudioHelp
Date Posted: October 27, 2004 at 9:00 AM
If you're going for an air sander you'll probably want to invest in a DA (dual action) model. Chicago Pneumatic makes a nice inexpensive model, CP7200S. The cheapest I've seen it is at Tool King for $80 with free shipping. It can use 2" or 3" discs which is nice. -------------
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