Although I love my corded Dremel and its many attachments for sanding etc I find I do the best job sanding bulkheads and tapering spars (my current build the Bluenose has spars that are tapered on only three “sides” with one straight side so I can’t pop the dowel in my drill and sand it that way) with my trusty old “sanding block” which is a six inch length of a pine 2X4 that wrap sandpaper around one end!
I also use a commercial sanding block with wedge/shaped sides for getting into corners.
I have excellent control when sanding by hand. One slip with a power sander and you’re in trouble.
I also use my wood sanding block as a backstop when drilling or cutting or hand-sawing wood pieces. Full of scars but still works great lol.
I sand with my power tools too, of course. I find power sanding and filing much easier with removing excess solder etc but often use hand files (needle files) for the fine stuff.
I’m not sure about the other brands but I love the Dremel and its many attachments. And it’s true: try to buy higher end tools, they’ll do a better job and last much longer.
I also use a commercial sanding block with wedge/shaped sides for getting into corners.
I have excellent control when sanding by hand. One slip with a power sander and you’re in trouble.
I also use my wood sanding block as a backstop when drilling or cutting or hand-sawing wood pieces. Full of scars but still works great lol.
I sand with my power tools too, of course. I find power sanding and filing much easier with removing excess solder etc but often use hand files (needle files) for the fine stuff.
I’m not sure about the other brands but I love the Dremel and its many attachments. And it’s true: try to buy higher end tools, they’ll do a better job and last much longer.
