styrene_engineer Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hi there! #DIY Sanding stick. During building my models I need to sand plastic. Sanding sticks are the best way to do this. I make them myself. For this you will need: -sanding paper(any grit you need) -double side foamed tape -plastic card or any piece of plastic -sharp knife -ruler First cut strip of plastic and sand edges to make them smooth. Then cut a piece of foamed tape and glue to plastic strip. Cut off excess tape. Cut necessary strip of sanding paper and glue it to the stick with tape. If you need double side sanding stick then glue sanding paper from another side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I make my own too. I use 3M tape and I cut one side flush so I can sand tight to an inside 90 degree corner. The other side, I leave the sandpaper Sticking out 1/16”- 3/32” so I can sand an inside radius corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 YUp. Definitely going to try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styrene_engineer Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 5 hours ago, NOBLNG said: I make my own too. I use 3M tape and I cut one side flush so I can sand tight to an inside 90 degree corner. The other side, I leave the sandpaper Sticking out 1/16”- 3/32” so I can sand an inside radius corner. Great idea! I should to try your variant too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Also if you need a radius you can stick the tape to a dowel or plastic bottle that matches the contour you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Very nice clear, concise tutorial. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 This is why I leave the paper wider than the stick. It makes it easy to sand an inside radius like this without leaving any score marks from the edge of the stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I sometimes use either rubber cement or C.A.to adhere paperback sandpaper to make a sanding tool for a special application where there isn't much clearance and there isn't room for double sided foam tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stem Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I make mine out of popcycle sticks cut to whatever width I want. I cut strips of whichever grit of sandpaper I was a little wide & use Testors glue that's in orange/red tube. When dry I trim off excess sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinCoin Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I made my sanding sticks with one of my kit's box (at least everybody has one) and white glue. I made a little video with english translations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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