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Ouchless sanding tool!
Some of the problems in doing production work, especially with things that need sanding, are bloody fingers, and cramping hands. It’s the little things! The things where your fingers get so close to the sandpaper, you sand the skin too.
I tried all sorts of things, tape on my fingers, holding the clay in different ways, etc. Someone once recommended using those suction cups, and while they helped some, I wasn't satisfied. I was still getting cramps in my hands, and the cups let loose all the time.
Last fall while getting ready for a big show, I was frustrated. Therefore, I experimented with a number of different things, trying to get the clay piece to stick to the suction cups. The one I found that worked best was hot glue. Yep, hot glue worked, it held things in place, and did not hurt the clay. This was a big step; more experimenting and I made a sanding tool. One where I don't sand my fingers bloody, and my hands don't get cramps.
Supplies needed:
Some scrap clay
Package suction cup hooks - extra small
Brass tubing about 3/32" diameter (bring your suction cup with, make sure the wire fits into the tube, as snug as possible.)
Hot glue gun or low temp glue gun
Glue sticks
Pliers
Tube cutter (or wire cutter)
Super glue
Updated February 20, 2004
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