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   oldusty | May 17, 2008 12:02am | #1

     Hello Alan ,

               I know they use cloth buffing wheels for Brass and possibly the abrasive wheels used for polishing rocks and stones and granite and such may lead you in the right direction .

           dusty

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   Jimurock | May 17, 2008 01:30am | #2

   Might it be the sanding mop?

   http://www.stockroomsupply.com/The_Sanding_Mop.php

   Jim.

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   alanplanesaw | May 17, 2008 07:02am | #3

   I think you are probably correct.  The one I saw looked a bit different, but I would guess it was another brand of sanding mop.

   Any ideas of various brands?

   Thanks,

   Alan - planesaw

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   Jimurock | May 17, 2008 03:51pm | #4

   I'm in Canada, and the source I gave you is the one that I buy from, usually at wood shows.  As far as I know, sander mops are widely available, and googling should find a US source.  All the ones I've seen use Klingspor abrasives, which you can find on the Klingspor website under Specialty Abrasives, where they're called Sanding Stars.  There's also a smaller version called Flutter sheets which I assume are the same as the mini-mops sold by others.  The kit sold by Stockroom Supply includes an arbor and some plastic discs which seem very similar to what others sell.  Hope this helps,

   Jim

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   alanplanesaw | May 17, 2008 05:15pm | #5

   Thanks again.   And, I think I have found someone locally who has them. 

   Good to know about picking them up at woodworking shows.

   Alan - planesaw

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   mvflaim | May 17, 2008 05:38pm | #7

   I buy my sanding mops from Klingspor. I love them and have been using them for a few years now.

   http://www.woodworkingshop.com/cgi-bin/ADDA487E/mac/qryitems.mac/itemDisplay

     

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   johndl | May 17, 2008 05:31pm | #6

   Check out Sand-Rite, I have two of the sand-rite heads, one with 100g load and the other with a 220g load.

   They have strips of sandpaper backed up by bristle brushes for contour sanding.

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   BillBrennen | May 18, 2008 04:09am | #8

   Alan,

   Sand-Rite is the place with what you want. There are also cheaper Asian versions of the same thing. I have had both, and both are wonderful tools. You can customize a new unit from Sand-Rite with flap heads or pneumatic drums. Each have their strengths. I find the flap heads more versatile.

   Used 3 phase flap sanders can often be had on Craig's List for cheaper than the $1000 for a new Sand-Rite. Typically 2 hp, they are too much machine for the casual user. Here is the URL for Sand-Rite: http://www.sand-rite.com/db-612-dlx.html

   Bill