Sanding irregular surfaces requires a different tool and a different approach. The critical steps that you want to follow when sanding irregular surfaces include:

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If you are sanding lots of doors, or are a keen DIYer, and your sander is likely to get lots of future use, it makes sense to invest in a quality random orbital sander with a dust collector. (Products such as the Matika DBO180 cordless 125mm random orbit sander get our vote.) Opt for an electric sander with a dust collector hose that connects to your vacuum for sawdust (Image credit: Getty) What type of sander is best for doors?

They are perfect for sanding curves and profiles, as well as intricate and irregular-shaped objects. They are used in woodworking and metalworks – they can remove burs and rust in seconds. It is a handy tool for sanding in tight places. Now, where can you find one of these, or do you make them yourself? Let’s know! For the flat surfaces, there are three options, use a shoulder plane, card scraper, or a chisel. Shoulder Plane Usually, we attach the sandpaper directly to the random orbital sander. In this instance, though, we would use a piece of polystyrene foam between the sandpaper and the sander. This will help the sander adjust to the curve of the convex surface and give you a smooth finish to your sanding.

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As much as everyone seems to dislike the sanding phase of a woodworking project, all sanding is not created equal. When we are sanding on flat surfaces such as a table top, at least we can use a belt sander, sheet sander or random orbital sander to power though the process. Sanding irregular surfaces such as an intricate curvy cut or a turned spindle, however, can give us a far greater level of frustration because most of our power sanding tools will not serve us well in this situation.The Festool LS 130 and its attachments have a variety of grits and paper styles available. This helps because different profiles and different woods call for different papers. You can use rolling sanding discs or a sound sanding file to make progress faster. I would suggest using a scrub pad or rolling drive put over the drill to get your work done in less time and with less effort. Final thoughts: The MF.3-S has been developed from the successful MF.3, to provide a machine to sand and seal sawn edges as well as profiled edges, which the MF.3 can process. Micro grits (240-3000) are used either as a sanding in between coats of finishes or paints, or used progressively stepping up the grits to polish wood. Companies with only basic machining facilities can achieve good finishes on MDF edges provided sufficient sanding is carried out to remove any machining marks.

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Whether curved outward or inward, the spinning workpiece presents the spinning surface, and the sanding solution is pressed against the spinning wood. By adjusting the pressure you apply to the sanding solution, you can achieve a smooth surface to any curve.If you choose Goldflex Soft you can start sand with P150, continue applying the base coat and intermediate sand with P320. Medium grit (60-80) are for sanding smooth a surface after it's roughly the shape you want. These grits will remove tooling or abrasion marks from coarser sandpaper grits. But what if your curve is even tighter than the smallest available coin or washer? Use a dowel, those are also cylinders. Just make sure it’s long enough to get a good grip on it. Outside Curves (Convex) If you decide to try your standard sanding gear when sanding irregular surfaces you will find that the sander does not follow the contours of your work piece. This means that you will unintentionally modify the shape of the piece, producing flat spots and/or inconsistent lines running throughout. It might look like a shortcut, but it’s a mistake.